Datsun redi-GO: The Most Affordable, Value For Money Hatchback You Can Buy In India

With an attractive price, high mileage and best-in-class warranty package, the Datsun redi-GO makes for a perfect car for the budget conscious

The launch of the Datsun redi-GO has been nothing less than a boon for those looking for affordable hatchbacks in India. Prior to its introduction, budget car buyers have always had to make certain compromises, be it in terms of looks, space, quality or features. Thankfully, the redi-GO has come as a breath of fresh air in a segment that’s devoid of stylish options. The smart-looking urban hatch also offers dollops of space, packs segment-first features and is available at an unbelievably affordable starting price of Rs 2.50 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). That makes it the most affordable hatchback in the segment too! Here’s how the base-spec redi-GO's prices compare against its rivals’.

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Despite its affordable pricing, the Datsun redi-GO offers exceptional value. It comes loaded with tech such as a detailed drive computer, even in the base variant! The drive computer displays useful information like distance to empty, instantaneous and average fuel efficiency and a tripmeter.

The list of useful features doesn’t end there. As you move towards the higher variants, the redi-GO offers various features that you get in more expensive cars. Some of the highlights here include daytime running lamps (DRLs), digital tachometer and gear shift-up indicator.

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Powered by an 800cc petrol engine, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, the Datsun redi-GO generates 54PS of max power and 72Nm of peak torque. For those who crave performance, there is also a more powerful redi-GO with a 1.0-litre engine that produces 68PS/91Nm. This version can be had in an AMT avatar as well, apart from the manual one. What enhances the redi-GO’s value for money proposition even more is its mileage of 22.7kmpl (ARAI tested).

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The redi-GO is a smart-looking city car which comes with trendy colour options like Lime, Ruby, Silver, Grey and White. This, coupled with the tallboy stance, makes it an ideal car for those who wish to stand out from the crowd. By the way, it also has the highest ground clearance in the segment – 185mm. Speed breakers and potholed roads are something you need not worry about in the redi-GO.

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The Datsun redi-GO's black interiors make the cabin look sporty and premium. The high seating position not only offers great all-round visibility but gives one the feel of driving a bigger car. As mentioned earlier, the cabin is spacious and offers ample leg and shoulder room even for rear passengers. Numerous storage spaces and cubbyholes add to the cabin’s practicality. There are also smart storage spaces right above the glovebox, in the centre panel below the AC controls, and on the right side of the dashboard to keep coins or toll tickets. The boot space of 222 litres is also significantly more than the 177 litres offered by its nearest rival.

If you wish to buy the redi-GO in all its glory, you can extend your budget slightly and go for the top-end variant. It offers some unique features such as LED DRLs, illumination on door sill, distance to empty display and mileage display. For a hassle-free ownership experience, the Datsun redi-GO comes with best-in-class 5 years/unlimited kilometers warranty as well.

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So, if you are looking for a smart city car which combines style, comfort, space and practicality, the Datsun redi-GO certainly deserves a place on your checklist.

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