UPDATE: The Datsun redi-Go has been launched at a price of Rs. 2,38,900 to Rs. 3,34,399 ex-showroom Delhi
The Datsun redi-Go comes in five variants. D, A, T, T(O) and S
Variant-wise prices of the Datsun redi-GO
Datsun redi-GO D: Rs. 2,38,900
Datsun redi-GO A: Rs. 2,82,649
Datsun redi-GO T: Rs. 3,09,149
Datsun redi-GO T(O): Rs. 3,19,399
Datsun redi-GO S: Rs. 3,34,399
For a detailed review of the Datsun redi-GO see: Datsun redi-Go Detailed Review
From April 14, 2016:
The Datsun redi-GO was unveiled on April 14, 2016 at an event in Delhi. The prices, however, will be announced in June. Bookings for the Datsun redi-GO will commence on May 1, 2016 and Datsun promises to start deliveries by June. There were rumours that prices may start at Rs. 2.39 lakh earlier. See: Prices may start at Rs. 2.38 lakh for Datsun redi-Go according to sources) When launched, the redi-GO will take on the likes of Renault Kwid, Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 and Hyundai Eon in India. Do check out the pre-launch story on the forum. 
From the official sketches that were teased by Datsun, the redi-GO stays more or less, similar to the redi-GO Concept that was showcased at the Delhi Auto Expo 2014. Design elements includes a tall-boy look, a bold shoulder line, high ground clearance and chunky wheel arches, which makes the Datsun redi- GO look like a crossover. The front gets sleek headlamps, Datsun family grille and masculine bumpers. The tall-boy look is likely to translate in to a generous cabin.
The redi-GO is built on the same CMF-A platform seen on the Renault Kwid. This platform is really light-weight, which in turn will help the vehicle to achieve a higher fuel efficiency figure. redi-GO will come with the same (from the Kwid) 0.8 litre (800 cc) engine, which will produce roughly about 53 bhp and 73 Nm of torque. Datsun is reportedly developing a 1.0 litre 3-cylinder diesel motor, which will make its debut in the redi-GO sometime next year. 
Datsun hopes to generate Kwid like sales volumes with the redi-GO, and will have to price the redi-GO somewhere between Rs. 2.75 lakh and Rs. 4 lakh in India. Will redi-GO turn around Datsun's fortunes in India?
What you will like about the Datsun redi-GO
> Funky styling looks fresh and young. It's positioned as an "Urban Cross", so there are hints of crossover styling in this hatchback.
> Decent seating space for four adults. Boot space is more than the Alto offers, but less than the Renault Kwid
> 185 mm of ground clearance gives it good capability to handle bad roads.
> Platform sharing with the Renault Kwid means the redi-Go also gets three-lug, 13-inch wheels with 155/80 R13 tyres that fill up the wheel arches nicely.
> Demo cars had driver's side airbag as standard, which means safety has been given a lot more focus.
> Front doors get pockets for storage, decently sized cupholder and bottle holder in centre console, little shelf above glove box and next to driver to store small items.
> Proper parcel tray in the boot.
> Daytime running LEDs on the demo car could mean this may be a standard feature on the top-end variant.
> All variants get an MID with tachometer, fuel gauge, average consumption, instant consumption, trip and odometer - competition such as the Alto and Eon do not have such comprehensive instrumentation.
> Top-end variant (the one displayed) gets a CD player with FM, Aux and USB. This is better than even the Datsun Go's system, which comes only with a mobile dock.
What you won't like about the Datsun redi-GO
> Non retractable rear seat belts in this car too (like the Go and Kwid). Competition like the Maruti Alto has the inertia reel type.
> Non adjustable steering.
> Thin sheet metal for doors and bonnet. Feels tinny. Doors are quite light and close with a thwack, not a thunk.
Who should consider the Datsun redi-GO
> Pricing is likely to be very aggressive, so expect the top-end model to be priced at about Rs. 3.5 lakh to Rs. 3.75 lakh
> Young buyers looking for a differently styled city runabout that looks sporty with a fairly decent amount of boot space.
> Those looking at a second car in the family for city commutes. It's likely to be highly fuel efficient too. Demo car showed 29 kmpl on the MID, so expect real world fuel efficiency to be around 25-26 kmpl. We still don't have official figures for this.
We'll do a detailed spec comparison with its rivals when Datsun releases them
Follow this thread for more updates. Lots of photos in the posts below. Do check out this launch video by Datsun.
The Datsun redi-Go comes in five variants. D, A, T, T(O) and S
Variant-wise prices of the Datsun redi-GO
Datsun redi-GO D: Rs. 2,38,900
Datsun redi-GO A: Rs. 2,82,649
Datsun redi-GO T: Rs. 3,09,149
Datsun redi-GO T(O): Rs. 3,19,399
Datsun redi-GO S: Rs. 3,34,399
For a detailed review of the Datsun redi-GO see: Datsun redi-Go Detailed Review
From April 14, 2016:
The Datsun redi-GO was unveiled on April 14, 2016 at an event in Delhi. The prices, however, will be announced in June. Bookings for the Datsun redi-GO will commence on May 1, 2016 and Datsun promises to start deliveries by June. There were rumours that prices may start at Rs. 2.39 lakh earlier. See: Prices may start at Rs. 2.38 lakh for Datsun redi-Go according to sources) When launched, the redi-GO will take on the likes of Renault Kwid, Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 and Hyundai Eon in India. Do check out the pre-launch story on the forum.
The redi-GO is built on the same CMF-A platform seen on the Renault Kwid. This platform is really light-weight, which in turn will help the vehicle to achieve a higher fuel efficiency figure. redi-GO will come with the same (from the Kwid) 0.8 litre (800 cc) engine, which will produce roughly about 53 bhp and 73 Nm of torque. Datsun is reportedly developing a 1.0 litre 3-cylinder diesel motor, which will make its debut in the redi-GO sometime next year.
What you will like about the Datsun redi-GO
> Funky styling looks fresh and young. It's positioned as an "Urban Cross", so there are hints of crossover styling in this hatchback.
> Decent seating space for four adults. Boot space is more than the Alto offers, but less than the Renault Kwid
> 185 mm of ground clearance gives it good capability to handle bad roads.
> Platform sharing with the Renault Kwid means the redi-Go also gets three-lug, 13-inch wheels with 155/80 R13 tyres that fill up the wheel arches nicely.
> Demo cars had driver's side airbag as standard, which means safety has been given a lot more focus.
> Front doors get pockets for storage, decently sized cupholder and bottle holder in centre console, little shelf above glove box and next to driver to store small items.
> Proper parcel tray in the boot.
> Daytime running LEDs on the demo car could mean this may be a standard feature on the top-end variant.
> All variants get an MID with tachometer, fuel gauge, average consumption, instant consumption, trip and odometer - competition such as the Alto and Eon do not have such comprehensive instrumentation.
> Top-end variant (the one displayed) gets a CD player with FM, Aux and USB. This is better than even the Datsun Go's system, which comes only with a mobile dock.
What you won't like about the Datsun redi-GO
> Non retractable rear seat belts in this car too (like the Go and Kwid). Competition like the Maruti Alto has the inertia reel type.
> Non adjustable steering.
> Thin sheet metal for doors and bonnet. Feels tinny. Doors are quite light and close with a thwack, not a thunk.
Who should consider the Datsun redi-GO
> Pricing is likely to be very aggressive, so expect the top-end model to be priced at about Rs. 3.5 lakh to Rs. 3.75 lakh
> Young buyers looking for a differently styled city runabout that looks sporty with a fairly decent amount of boot space.
> Those looking at a second car in the family for city commutes. It's likely to be highly fuel efficient too. Demo car showed 29 kmpl on the MID, so expect real world fuel efficiency to be around 25-26 kmpl. We still don't have official figures for this.
We'll do a detailed spec comparison with its rivals when Datsun releases them
Follow this thread for more updates. Lots of photos in the posts below. Do check out this launch video by Datsun.
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