DATSUN REDI-GO
Datsun the sub-brand of Nissan has launched the all new Datsun Redi-Go Facelift 2020 with a new look and BSVI compliant engines. Datsun Redi-Go competes with Renault Kwid and Maruti Suzuki Alto in the entry level hatchback segment. Last year Renault give a facelift to Kwid and recently gets a BS6 upgrade, while Maruti Suzuki discontinued the Alto K10 and kept Alto 800, so it is the time for Datsun to do something with its Redi-Go. Although Datsun has to give the Redi-Go a BS6 upgrade in order to maintain it in the Indian market, but now the Redi-Go also comes with a new look with the facelift.
Changes in Redi-Go Facelift
The new Datsun Redi-Go Facelift comes with an all new and bigger honeycomb pattern grill with chrome extension on sides. The car features an all new fascia as it gets sharp cut headlamps as well as a redesigned bumper. The bumper consists bigger LED DRLs in "L" shaped as well as LED fog lamps. Yes, the car now features LED fog lamps which was missing in previous models. The new Redi-Go retains the same side profile with 14 inch wheels but now it gets stylish wheel caps /covers which Datsun says " Pentablade wheel cover " which gives the car a sporty side look. The rear doesn't have so much changes, it comes with the same LED signature angular tail lamps and comes with a new roof integrated spoiler.
Datsun Redi-Go Engine Specifications
Datsun Redi-Go comes with two engine option, both of them are petrol. The car comes with a 0.8 L and a 1.0 L petrol engine options.
- 0.8 L Petrol
This engine is a 0.8 L or 799 cc petrol engine which produces power of 58.3 PS @ 5600 RPM and a torque output of 72 Nm @ 4250 RPM. This engine comes with just a 5 speed manual transmission and is not offered with any AMT options. According to Datsun this engine provides a mileage of 20.71 kmpl.
- 1.0 L Petrol
This engine is a 1.0 L or 999 cc petrol engine which produces power of 67.98 PS @ 5550 RPM and a torque output of 91 Nm @ 4250 RPM. This engine comes with a 5 speed manual and automatic transmission options. According to Datsun this engine with the manual transmission will provide a mileage of 21.7 kmpl and with AMT will provide 22 kmpl.
Features offered in Redi-Go
The Datsun Redi-Go is a really priced very low , so you can consider not a supreme quality interior or luxurious features. The car has scored 1 star in Global NCAP test which was done in 2019, which is the reason of many added safety features. But still the car doesn't comes with passenger airbags and immobilizer in the base variant. Here are the safety features available in Redi-Go :-
- ABS
- EBD
- Driver and passenger airbags
- Immobilizer
- Rear door child safety lock
- Driver and passenger seat belt reminder
- Seat belt with pretensioner and load limiter
- Overspeed warning
- Rear parking camera and sensors
The car comes with the following standard convenience and comfort features :-
- Heater and ventilator
- Front console with 1 litre bottle holders
- Storage and utility space
- Internal adjustable ORVMs
- Manual headlamp leveler
- Reading lamp
- Driver side sun visor
- Front seat slide and recline adjuster
- Integrated headrest in all seats
- Lower glove box
- Upper glove box
- High mounted stop lamp
The car now comes with a 8 inch touch screen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple Carplay, voice recognition. The infotainment also support FM, iPod, Bluetooth connectivity. But this 8 inch infotainment system is only available in top of the line T optional variant. Other variants gets integrated 2 DIN audio system with AUX, USB and Bluetooth connectivity.
Variants and Colour options
The Datsun Redi-Go is offered in 4 variants which are D, A, T, and T optional variant. The 1.0 L engine option is only available in the top T option variant only with manual and automatic transmission.
The Datsun Redi-Go is offered in 6 colour options which are Vivid Blue, Ruby Red, Sandstone Brown, Bronze Grey, Crystal Silver and Opal White.
Dimensions and Others
The car comes with the same dimensions except ground clearance which are :-
- Length - 3435 mm
- Width - 1575 mm
- Height - 1546 mm
- Wheelbase - 2348 mm
- Ground Clearance - 187 mm
- Boot space - 222 L / 514 L with 2nd row seat folded
- Fuel Tank - 28 L
- Turning Radius - 4.7 m
The Redi-Go comes with a tyre size of 165/70 R14 tubeless tires with steel wheels. The car comes with monotone wheel caps or dual tone stylish Pentablade wheel covers. The car comes with front disc and rear drum brakes.
Price of Redi-Go
The Redi-Go is priced from Rs 2.83 Lakhs to 4.77 Lakhs. The variants D,A and T comes with just one engine option which is 0.8 L manual petrol and T optional variant gets 0.8 L manual , 1.0 L manual and 1.0 L AMT. All the prices are ex- showroom Delhi
- D - Rs 2.83,000
- A - Rs 3,58,000
- T - Rs 3,80,000
- T(O) 800 cc- Rs 4,16,000
- T(O) 1000 cc manual - Rs 4,44,000
- T(O) 1000 cc AMT - Rs 4,77,000
My thoughts
The Datsun Redi-Go is a decent car with the features and other things which it offers. The Redi-Go is one of the cheapest cars you can buy. But there are other options you can choose for such as Renault Kwid or Alto 800. Renault Kwid is the prime competitor as it offers both 800 cc and 1000 cc options and is closer to the price range while ki Alto 800 is one of the most sold cars and lies in a different league. The Redi-Go has poor sales since it's launch. It also seems difficult for the Redi-Go to shine and rise as the parent company Nissan is struggling in the Indian car market. So my suggestion would be to rather go with Renault Kwid or the Alto 800 if you want a reliable and tension free car. Although if you still want cheap car with decent amount of features and reliability then you can go for Datsun Redi-Go for sure. Tell me what are your thoughts on the Datsun Redi-Go facelift and would you buy if you had 3 Lakhs or will you choose Kwid ?
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