If media reports are to be believed, Datsun is reportedly planning to launch 1.0-litre and AMT variants of the Redi-GO in India. The company hasn't officially commented on any such plans yet.

The Redi-GO was launched in June last year. It is currently available with a 0.8-litre, 3-cylinder engine that churns out 53 BHP and a peak torque of 72 Nm, while being mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It is essentially based on the CMF-A platform that has been jointly developed under the Renault-Nissan alliance. As a result, it shares its powertrain and platform with the Renault Kwid.

Datsun currently sells around 2,000 units of the Redi-GO every month. In order to further boost this sales figure, the company appears to be planning to introduce more variants in the hatchback's line-up to offer customers more choices, and thus expand its target audience. These plans are similar to what Renault has done with the Kwid - introduce a 1.0-litre engine with a 5-speed manual as well as an AMT gearbox.

As a result, the Redi-GO is now expected to borrow the 1.0-litre, three-cylinder SCe petrol engine from the Kwid 1.0. This engine will be available with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while an AMT option is also highly likely to be offered, owing to the increasing demand of automatics in the entry-level segment.

Source: Autocar India

Datsun is reportedly working on two new variants for its entry-level hatchback offering - the redi-GO. While one of these variants is expected to come with a more powerful 1.0-litre engine, the other will get an AMT gearbox to enhance its city-friendly nature. Though the automaker hasn't revealed any official timelines yet, reports suggest that the two variants will be launched in India by June 2017.

The redi-GO is a brand reengineered sibling of the Renault Kwid. Both cars are based on the CMA platform and are offered with a 0.8-litre petrol engine as standard. The Kwid was launched with a bigger 1.0-litre engine in August last year, while it got the AMT gearbox in November. The redi-GO will now borrow these new powertrain options as well. As per speculations, Datsun will likely offer the 1.0-litre and AMT option only on the top-end S trim.

The 1.0-litre engine will be similar to the one found on the Kwid. It is expected to deliver 67 BHP and 91 Nm of torque, and will be offered with two transmission options: a 5-speed MT and an AMT. It remains to be seen whether Datsun offers the AMT gearbox with rotary controls as seen on the Kwid, or equips the car with a conventional-looking gear stick, similar to the setup found on the Alto K10 AMT.

Source: ET Auto

Datsun India has officially announced that production run of the limited edition redi-GO Sport has been increased by 800 units. The redi-GO Sport was launched last month. It was earlier said to be limited to just 1,000 units. However, the company claims to have received overwhelming response for the car, and thus all 1,000 units were sold off within the first month. In order to fulfil the high demand, the company will now be producing 800 additional units of the Sport edition.

The redi-GO Sport is priced at Rs. 3.49 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It is based on the top-end S trim. The Sport gets some cosmetic updates on the outside, that include black racing lines over the bonnet and roof, blacked out wheel covers, black decals on the door panels, and a roof mounted rear spoiler. It is available in three colour options: Ruby, White and Grey.

The redi-GO Sport also gets an all-black dashboard with red inserts, while additional features offered include rear parking sensor, remote keyless entry, and Bluetooth connectivity with the audio system.

After Renault India issued a recall of the Kwid hatchback yesterday, its badge reengineered sibling, the Datsun redi-GO too has been recalled. 932 units of the entry-level hatch have fallen under the batch manufactured before May 18, 2016.

The recall is to fix the same fuel system related fault that has also been noticed in the Kwid. Nissan India will be inspecting all recalled models at authorized service centres, while a fuel hose clip will be replaced, if needed.

All inspection and replacement expenses will be taken care of by the manufacturer. Official Nissan dealers have started contacting affected owners to bring their cars for inspection.

Datsun has launched the special edition redi-GO Sport in India. Based on the top-end S trim, the redi-GO Sport is priced at Rs. 3.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This translates to a premium of around Rs. 15,000 on the regular redi-GO S variant. The Sport edition will be a limited run model, and will only be on sale during this year's festive season.

Cosmetic changes on the outside include black racing lines over the bonnet and roof, blacked out wheel covers, and a roof mounted rear spoiler. The front grille has been given a gunmetal finish along the border and red accents in the middle. The front bumper and the door panels too receive some black decals. The special edition will be offered in three colours - Ruby, White and Grey.

On the inside, the Datsun redi-GO Sport gets an all-black dashboard with red inserts. Additional features on offer include rear parking sensor, remote keyless entry, and Bluetooth connectivity with the audio system.

The redi-GO Sport is powered by the same 799 cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine as the regular redi-GO. This unit develops 53 BHP and 72 Nm of torque and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.

Datsun India has teased a special edition model of the Redi-GO hatchback, christened as the Redi-GO Sport. The teaser image shows certain cosmetic updates on the outside, though nothing is yet known about changes inside the cabin. It is expected to be launched on September 29.

The teaser image shows that the Redi-GO Sport will get black racing stripes on the hood, which will likely continue onto the roof and rear hatch. The wheel covers have also been blacked out. The lower part of the bumper and the front grille bezel have been given a black finish as well. Presence of LED DRLs on the model in the teased image suggest that the Redi-GO Sport edition will be based on the top-end S-trim. There might be some added equipment inside the cabin.

No mechanical changes will be made to the Datsun Redi-GO Sport edition, and it will continue to be powered by the 799 cc, three-cylinder petrol engine that churns out 53 BHP and 72 Nm of torque. This engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

Datsun has finally announced prices of the redi-GO entry-level hatchback, which starts at Rs. 2.39 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The redi-GO will be available in five variants, with the top-end costing Rs. 3.34 lakh. This pricing makes the redi-GO cheaper than the Renault Kwid by Rs. 23,000 for the base variant and Rs. 33,000 for the top-end trim.

The Datsun redi-GO is based on the CMF-A platform developed under the Renault-Nissan alliance. This is the same platform that underpins its chief rival, the Renault Kwid. The redi-GO also uses the same engine as that of the Kwid, which is a 799 cc, inline three-cylinder DOHC petrol engine that develops 53 BHP @ 5678 rpm and a peak torque of 72 Nm @ 4386 rpm. It is mated to a 5-Speed manual gearbox.

Datsun India has recognized the fact that the A-segment is a price-sensitive market. As a result, the company has claimed a 32% lower maintenance cost for the redi-GO as compared to the current market leader (read Alto). Moreover, the redi-GO comes with an unlimited kilometer warranty for first two years along with free Road Side Assistance (RSA), while a 3-year extended warranty is also on offer. Datsun has further partnered with MyTVS to provide road side assistance and mobile service vans to owners of the redi-GO.

Braking duties are carried out by ventilated disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is not offered on any trim of the redi-GO. The top-end redi-GO S variant gets features like LED daytime running lights, front power windows, power steering, music system with radio/CD/USB/AUX input and a driver side airbag.

The company has also provided 50+ accessories to let customers customize the redi-GO.

Variant-wise prices of the Datsun redi-GO (ex-showroom, Delhi) are:
• Datsun redi-GO D – Rs. 2,38,900
• Datsun redi-GO A – Rs. 2,82,649
• Datsun redi-GO T – Rs. 3,09,149
• Datsun redi-GO T(O) – Rs. 3,19,399
• Datsun redi-GO S – Rs. 3,34,399

Ahead of its launch scheduled for June 7, brochure of the Datsun redi-GO has been leaked on the Internet. According to the leaked images, the redi-GO will come in five variants: D, A, T, T(O) and S. Datsun will also be providing 5 styling kits with the redi-GO, named Easy Kit – Sporty, Easy Kit – Premium, Kool Kit, Urban Kit and Style Kit.

According to the leaked redi-GO brochure, variant-wise feature distribution will be as follows:

Datsun redi-Go D
• Black coloured steel wheels
• Driver side ORVM
• Standard fabric seat upholstery
• Integrated front headrests
• Fixed rear seats
• Rear door child lock
• MID on instrument console
• Three point seat belts

Datsun redi-Go A
• Silver coloured steel wheels
• Passenger side ORVM
• Premium fabric upholstery
• Air Conditioner
• Body coloured bumpers
• Glovebox with lid
• Chrome accents on grille
• 12 V power socket
• Engine immobilizer
• Digital tachometer
• Foldable rear seat
• Passenger side sun visor

Datsun redi-Go T
• Power steering
• Body-coloured door handles
• Piano black finish on centre console
• Full wheel covers
• Mobile docking station
• Front two Speakers

Datsun redi-Go T(O)
• Front power windows
• Music system with CD, AUX, AM/FM, and USB support

Datsun redi-Go S
• LED DRLs as foglamps
• Driver airbag

Built on the same CMF-A platform that underpins the Renault Kwid, the redi-GO will get the same engine as well. The 799 cc, three-cylinder engine will develop 53.2 BHP and 72 Nm of max torque. It will be mated to a 5-Speed manual gearbox. The redi-GO is speculated to be launched at a starting price tag of Rs. 2.39 lakh.

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Prices of the upcoming entry-level hatchback, Datsun redi-GO, have reportedly been leaked on the official website of the automaker. The redi-GO prices have been indicated to start from Rs 2.39 lakh. Datsun India will officially reveal prices of the redi-GO hatch on June 7.

This could have been a technical glitch from Datsun. The company seems to have removed the prices from their website after the image went viral on the Internet. If the redi-GO price mentioned in the image does come out to be true, it will make the redi-GO India's third most affordable car, after the Tata Nano and the Maruti Alto 800.

Based on the same CMF-A platform that underpins the Renault Kwid, the Datsun Redi-GO is powered by a 799 cc, three-cylinder engine that pumps out 53.2 BHP and 72 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-Speed manual gearbox. Datsun claims that the Redi-GO would give a fuel economy figure of 25.17 kmpl.

Datsun Redi-GO will make its official entry into the Indian car market on June 7, 2016. The Redi-GO was unveiled in its production-avatar in mid-April. Now, Datsun will finally reveal prices of the Redi-GO hatchback on June 7. It will be placed in the entry-level hatchback segment, and thus the prices range would be Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3.5 lakh.

The Redi-GO hatchback is built on the same CMF-A platform that underpins the Renault Kwid. It is also powered by the same 799 cc, three-cylinder petrol engine, which was jointly developed by Renault and Nissan. This engine is capable of generating 56.2 BHP and a peak torque of 72 Nm. It is coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The company claims that the car offers a fuel economy of 25.17 kmpl.

The Redi-GO is Datsun's third product in the Indian market. Both Go and Go+ were not able to make a mark in their respective segments. Thus, the Redi-GO must be aggressively priced to significantly boost the company’s sales figures. Once launched, the Datsun Redi-GO will compete against Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, Hyundai Eon, and Renault Kwid.

Source: OVERDRIVE