Most Affordable 7-Seater Cars In India - One Priced Like An Alto, Two Diesel SUVs Included
Renault Triber: It is priced between Rs 6.15 lakh and Rs 8.98 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Notably, the base variant of the Triber costs nearly the same as the top variant of the Maruti Alto, which is priced at Rs 6.21 lakh (ex-showroom). Powering the Triber is a 1-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 72 PS and 96 Nm.
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