The Datsun redi-Go is a

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produced by

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, a brand from Nissan, initially intended for the Indian market. A

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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

The redi-Go uses the CMF-A platform as the

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, which was launched earlier, with the same 0.8-litre '' BR08'' three-cylinder

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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

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in 2019 (similar to

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2013).https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fb4ea8933ae6c208c3dac41/t/605de80036252d506d1a0816/1616766977305/DatsunREDIGO.pdf

References

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