The Datsun Redi-Go is scheduled for a June 2016 launch. It will be the third offering from Datsun in India. The car will be positioned against the Maruti Suzuki Alto, Hyundai Eon and Renault Kwid.

The specifications of the Redi-Go have been revealed. The car measures 3,429 mm in length, 1,560 mm in width and 1,541 mm in height. It has a ground clearance of 185 mm, which is 5 mm more than its cousin Kwid.

The engine specifications confirm that initially, there will be no 1-litre petrol engine available. The car will come with a 0.8-litre, 3-cylinder, petrol engine that can develop 53 BHP @ 5,678 rpm and 72 Nm of torque @ 4,388 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.

According to Datsun, the Redi-Go can return a fuel efficiency figure of 25.17 kpl.

Among other features, the car will have a speed sensitive electric power steering and 13-inch wheels shod with 155/80 section tyres. It will come in five colour options - lime, silver, bronze gray, ruby and white.

Datsun has started accepting bookings for the Redi-Go since May 1, 2016 (Click to read report).

Datsun will be accepting pre-launch bookings for the 'redi-GO' from 1st May, 2016. Interested customers can pre-book the car at Nissan dealerships as well as Snapdeal.com. The booking amount is a fully refundable Rs. 5,000. The redi-GO is scheduled for an official launch in June, with deliveries starting in the same month.

The car is built on the CMF-A platform which is shared with the Renault Kwid. It also uses the same 0.8L, 3 -cylinder petrol engine and 5-speed manual gearbox as the Kwid. Datsun's latest was unveiled on April 14, 2016 (click here to read the report). It will have ground clearance of 185 mm.

The redi-GO would be competing against the likes of the Alto, its cousin Kwid and Hyundai's Eon. Datsun says that it will be priced aggressively between Rs. 2.5 - 3.5 lakh.

Datsun has taken the wraps off the Redi-Go hatchback - its third model in India.

The production version of the car looks similar to the concept that was showcased (Datsun @ Auto Expo 2014) at the 2014 Auto Expo. Datsun calls the Redi-Go an "Urban-Cross" - a compact crossover and urban hatchback fusion. Some of the features seen on the car include sweptback headlamps, a hexagonal front grille, steel wheels, black mirrors, LED daytime running lights, a tailgate with an integrated spoiler and a ground clearance of 185 mm.

On the inside, the Redi-Go gets a grey dashboard and fabric seats. The instrument cluster and air-conditioner controls appear to have been lifted from the Datsun Go. The three-spoke steering wheel gets a silver insert, while the centre console gets a piano black insert and houses an audio system.

Unlike the Go and Go+, the gear lever and handbrake are located between the front seats and the Redi-Go gets a glovebox with a lid. Coming to safety features, the car will be available with a driver airbag.

The Redi-Go uses Renault-Nissan's CMF-A platform, which also underpins the Renault Kwid. The car also uses the Kwid's 800cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine and 5-speed manual gearbox. Power and torque figures have not been revealed.

Datsun is expected to price the Redi-Go lower than the Go. It will compete with the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, Hyundai Eon and Renault Kwid in the A segment.

Pre-bookings for the Redi-Go will open on May 1, 2016. The launch of the car and deliveries are scheduled to take place in June.

Datsun will unveil its third car for India on April 14, 2016. The car was showcased as the Redi-Go concept at the 2014 Auto Expo. The company has decided to retain the same name for the production version.

Datsun has released a few sketches of the Redi-Go. Additionally, test mules of the car have been spotted over the last several months. It appears that the production version will look similar to the concept.

The Redi-Go will use Renault-Nissan's CMF-A platform, which underpins the Renault Kwid. The car is also likely to use the Kwid's 800cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine and 5-speed manual gearbox. A more powerful version of the Kwid with a 1.0-litre engine is expected to hit the markets soon. The Redi-Go could get this engine at a later stage as well.

Datsun is likely to position the Redi-Go below its Go hatchback. It will compete with the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, Hyundai Eon and Renault Kwid in the A segment.

Nissan is reported to have developed a new diesel engine that could be used in the upcoming Datsun Redi-Go hatchback. This new engine is rumoured to be a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder unit that produces around 55 BHP.

The Datsun Redi-Go is scheduled to be unveiled on April 14, 2016. The car is based on the same CMF-A architecture as the Renault Kwid. Initially, it is expected to come with the same 800cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine and 5-speed manual gearbox as the Renault.

The CMF-A platform was not designed to take a diesel engine. However, there have been discussions between Renault and Nissan to modify it accordingly. The Redi-Go could get the diesel engine sometime in 2017.

The Redi-Go will be Datsun's third model in India. It will be built at the Renault-Nissan alliance plant in Chennai.

Source: Autocar Professional

Datsun has been looking to redeem itself in India, where the brand laid the foundation stone for its global revival. The brand launched the Go hatchback and Go+ sub-4 metre MPV in the country, but both products received a weak response. Now, Datsun is gearing up to introduce the Redi-Go hatchback and as per a report by NDTV, the car will be launched on April 14, 2016.

The Kwid proved to be a game changer for Renault and Datsun will be banking on the Redi-Go to be its volume driver in a similar fashion. The Redi-Go uses Renault-Nissan's CMF-A platform, which underpins the Renault Kwid. The car is likely to share a lot of components with the Kwid, including the 800cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine and 5-speed manual gearbox.

The Redi-Go will be Datsun's third model in India. The Renault-Nissan alliance plant in Chennai, where the Redi-Go will be produced, has already started a third production shift to accommodate the Redi-Go, apart from scaling up to meet the strong demand for the Kwid.

Datsun and Nissan are targeting a combined market share of 5% in India by 2020. As of January 2016, their combined market share stands between 1-1.5%.

A 5% market share might seem like an ambitious target, especially after considering the duo's low brand recall and weak dealership network in the country. However, the head honchos at Nissan-Datsun have identified these shortcomings and are confident that by fine-tuning its communication strategy, improving distribution in non-metros and offering captive finance solutions, the brand is likely to achieve its target, with Datsun contributing to half this volume.

Datsun plans to introduce the Redi-Go hatchback and the Go Cross compact crossover, which was showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo.

Renault too had set a target of 5% market share in India by 2017 and going by the Kwid's blockbuster performance, it seems that target is likely to be achieved. Nissan and Datsun are hopeful that their cars drive in the volumes as well, and help them achieve their ambitious target market share by 2020.

Source: ET Auto

The test mule of the upcoming hatchback from Datsun has been spotted once again. The vehicle is based on the Redi-Go concept that was displayed at the 2014 Auto Expo.

The new images show the front end of the car. Just like the rear, the front design is similar to that of the concept. The grille, headlights and other fittings appear to be carried over from the concept, albeit with minor changes. The car has a single wiper for the front windscreen, low-cost ORVMs and a tail gate with an integrated spoiler.

The Redi-Go will use Renault-Nissan's CMF-A platform, which underpins the Renault Kwid. The car is also likely to use the Kwid's 800cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine and 5-speed manual gearbox.

The Redi-Go will be Datsun's third model in India. According to reports, the company is expected to launch the car in the first quarter of 2016. It is likely to be positioned below the Go hatchback.

Source: Indian Autos Blog

Earlier this year, Datsun had disclosed that it will introduce its third product for India in 2016. The new product is believed to be the production version of the Redi-Go concept that was showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo. Now a test mule of the vehicle has been spotted.

While the spy image show the Redi-Go wearing a lot of camouflage, its rear design appears to very close to that of the concept.

The Redi-Go will be Datsun's entry-level hatchback and will be positioned below the Go hatchback. It will compete with the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 and Hyundai Eon in the A segment. It will use Renault-Nissan's CMF-A platform, which is also found in the Renault Kwid.

To power the Redi-Go, Datsun is expected to use the Kwid's 800cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine. It is also likely to get the same 5-speed manual gearbox as the Kwid.

Source: Motor Vikatan

Earlier this year, we had reported that Datsun, the budget brand of Nissan, will launch a third car in India in 2016. The new car will be based on the Redi-Go concept which was displayed at the 2014 Auto Expo. Now, Carlos Ghosn, CEO Renault, Nissan and Renault-Nissan Alliance has revealed that car will be showcased at the next edition of the Auto Expo, which will be held in 2016.

The new model will be Datsun's entry-level hatchback. It will be positioned below the Go and will be aimed squarely at the Maruti Alto 800 and Hyundai Eon. It will use Renault-Nissan's CMF-A platform as the recently unveiled Renault Kwid hatchback. However, according to Renault, the car will not be just a cross-badged version of the Kwid and will look different.

The Redi-Go is expected to be powered by a 3-cylinder petrol engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. An automated manual transmission could be employed as well.

Datsun is expected to launch the Redi-Go in the second half of 2016.

Source: Zigwheels