Come June 7 and the Indian roads will see one of the best
creations of the Japanese giant Nissan’s ‘redi-GO’ hit the Indian roads. The
sneak peek of the car was available from April onwards aligned with the just
concluded IPL cricket event. The car is designed for the Indian road conditions,
for the large young aspiring population,
raring to “GO’ and take on the world. It is a brilliant design which blends crossover of a comfortable and sleek urban hatchback and ruggedness of a SUV. Keeping in mind the prime minister
Narender Modi’s promise of ‘Make in India’, the car has 98% localized components
and leads on technology front using many first, of its kind features. It
provides the roominess and comfort for the dusty terrain in most parts of the
country. It also ensures a ground clearance of 185mm, which is best in the
class for any kind of road.
The car has caught my imagination for the three factors which
are listed as follows:
1. Comfort
and Style: The car has a sleek design and finish. The
D cut honey comb pattern grille goes beautifully with the brand logo of ‘Datsun’.
The interior is very roomy and comfortable, and has clearance enough for even
the tallest . It has a superior air conditioning unit , with a 89cc compressor
capable of delivering 50% of cooling to the passengers sitting in rear. The
Opti-view system ensures much better visibility to the driver. A daytime
running LED lights provides additional safety to indicate the presence on the
road, besides making the car standout in the crowd. The sporty fabric used gives
the energetic and youthful feel. The Audio System built in is capable of
playing Radio,CD, MP3, and USB devices besides AUX-In
2. Superior
Technology:The car is powered by a 3
cylnder engine with a five speed manual transmission( 799cc-capacity). It has a
very high fuel efficiency and can give 25.17 km/litre under the test conditions.
The Intelligent Spark Automated technology(I-SAT) adjusts the spark timing in
response to the fuel quality and power requirements to ensure a knock free
smooth ride. An onboard Drive Computer can provide information of instantaneous
average miles, distance to empty, fuel remaining details thus reducing the tension
while taking long rides. The small turning radius of 4.7m for a full turn
around is a boon for the congested city roads. Additional features like a
Modern Dashboard with tachometer, Adaptive Electric Power steering, Force
Absorbing Bolster Support and Shift Indicator showing ideal time to shift for
maximum efficiency and performance add to the performance list of this beauty.
3. Safety:Datsun cars are made with safety , security
and reliability embedded in their DNA. A short braking distance is ensured by
Performance Augmented Brakes. A Reinforced Protection shell is used on the
exterior body to ensure passenger safety and protection in the event of an
accident. The car meets the highest safety standards set by UN94 Crash performance
Compliance. The Energy absorbing steering and airbags provide additional safety.
I would love to test drive this car in the
crowded streets of Delhi. It has cars lined bumper to bumper in pea hours. The maneuverability
and turning effortlessly with very small turning radius will help assess hatchback
capabilities. In order to test for ruggedness I would like to test on roads
leading from Manali to Leh. This will gauge the performance of its powerful engine
and inbuilt safety features.
In a market with fierce competition from
the likes of Hyundai Eon, Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, and Nissan /Renault Kwid, the
new comer is expected to beat the rivals. It will exceed the customer
expectations when it comes to pricing! The wait is over, so go and book one if
you have not done this yet!
PS:1. "Urban Cross" ( https://www.datsun.co.in/redi-GO.html )
2. Image Source://www.datsun.co.in/
The number of car makes in India makes me dizzy....So.many !!
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