The highly awaited Datsun Redi GO AMT has been launched in India. Coming in the market priced at Rs 3.8 lakh, it is in direct competition to Renault Kwid and Maruti Suzuki K10. There is going to be competition between these in terms of features on offer. The features that set it apart are the smart tall boy roofline and outside the box design. It offers Bluetooth audio streaming with hands-free calling, which is offered on the T (O) and S variants. The cabin gets all-black interiors along with central locking system with remote key. The car also features a best-in-class ground clearance of 185 mm. The Redi GO is available in five colour options - Ruby Red, Lime Green, White, Grey and Silver.

Commenting on the launch, Nissan Motor India Managing Director Jerome Saigot said, "Datsun Redi GO Smart Drive Auto combines the convenience and flexibility of dual-driving mode with best-in-class ground clearance, cabin space, boot space and head room".

The Redi GO smart drive shares its motor with standard 1.0 litre Redi GO. The car is powered by a 1 liter-3 cylinder petrol engine that puts out 67 Bhp of peak power and 91 Nm of peak torque. The gearbox is a five speed automated manual transmission (AMT). This also means that the manual gearbox is retained but with the gear shifting getting automated through an electromechanical device. This gives the Redi GO AMT its automatic appeal.

The Redi GO comes with a 5 speed AMT which it shares with the Renault Kwid. But the contrasting feature here is that unlike the Kwid, the Redi GO gets a conventional shift stick in place of the dashboard mounted motor on the Kwid 1 litre. This makes it a lot easier to use. It has got a manual drive option as well. It has missed out on 'Park' mode on the gearbox like the Nano, K 10 and Kwid. There is a 'Creep' mode that allows the car to keep moving in even bumper to bumper traffic when we lift off the brake pedal.

The car is meant for city buyers who want the convenience of an automatic but with the fuel efficiency of a manual. While Datsun hasn’t released the ARAI certified mileage figure for the Redi GO AMT, it’s expected to be similar to that of the manual variant, at 22.5 Kmpl. Since AMTs are cheaper than torque converter automatics, it has allowed Datsun to price the car very competitively.