The Datsun redi-Go is a
city car
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produced by
Datsun
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, a brand from
Nissan, initially intended for the Indian market. A
concept
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vehicle was unveiled at 2014
Auto Expo and the production model was unveiled on 14 April 2016. The redi-Go is targeted at a younger market.
Characteristics
![Datsun redi-Go (rear)](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/Datsun_redi-Go_%28rear%29.png)
The redi-Go uses the
CMF-A platform as the
Renault Kwid
The Renault Kwid is a crossover city car produced by the French car manufacturer Renault, initially intended for the Indian market and launched in 2015. In 2017, an improved Brazilian version was introduced for Latin American markets. Its batte ...
, which was launched earlier, with the same 0.8-litre ''
BR08''
three-cylinder petrol
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engine with a power output and of torque, coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission. In addition to the original 0.8-litre engine, a 1.0-litre ''
BR10'' engine option was also added in 2017. It produces and of torque.
The redi-Go is comparably lighter, shorter, and has a larger ground clearance () than the Kwid.
Safety
The redi-Go for India with driver airbag received 1 star for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers from
Global NCAP
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in 2019 (similar to
Latin NCAP
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2013).
[https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fb4ea8933ae6c208c3dac41/t/605de80036252d506d1a0816/1616766977305/DatsunREDIGO.pdf ]
References
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redi-Go
Cars introduced in 2016
2020s cars
City cars
Hatchbacks
Front-wheel-drive vehicles
Global NCAP superminis
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