Nissan’s low-cost car brand Datsun will launch the entry-level hatchback - the Redi-Go – in India by March 2016. Unveiled as a concept at the 2014 Auto Expo, the Datsun Redi-Go will be pitted against entry-level hatchback cars.
Based on the Renault-Nissan alliance CMF-A platform, the Redi-Go will feature crossover-like stance and high ground clearance. Compared to the Go hatchback, Nissan might offer better safety equipment on the Redi-Go. According to reports, the Datsun Redi-Go will be powered by an all-new 0.8-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine that will also do duty on the upcoming Renault Kwid. This engine is claimed to deliver class-leading fuel efficiency. It is capable to produce a maximum power of 57bhp, while yielding a peak torque of 130Nm.
With high-level of localization (98%), the Datsun Redi-Go is expected to be priced aggressively against its rivals. It is likely to be offered within the price range of Rs. 3 lakh – Rs. 4 lakh (ex-showroom).
Nissan has already sold 17, 000 units (appox.) of Datsun cars in its very first year in India. Aiming to increase its market share from 2% - 5% in the next 3-4 years, the company is now planning to open 60 new Datsun dealerships in tier II and III cities. Just so you know, the company, currently, has 21 exclusive Datsun showrooms.
Source - ET
