Datsun Redigo production version spied

This is the first spy shot of the upcoming Datsun Redigo hatchback. This new model will take on the Maruti Alto 800 when it hits Indian showrooms next year. The Datsun Redigo was shown earlier in concept form at the Auto Expo 2014 in Delhi.

This new model will use the same Renault-Nissan CMF-A platform that underpins the recently launched Renault Kwid. As seen from the spy photo, the Redigo like the Kwid, will get crossover-like styling but will look different and will receive Datsun family styling touches. The doors, however, look like the ones seen on the Kwid.

The production version of the Redigo will come with the same three-cylinder 800cc engine mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. Like the Kwid, the Redigo may get an AMT gearbox in the future. It will also carry forward the same wheel and tyre size as on the Kwid – this means it will come with three lug-nut set-up as well.  Going by the lower position of Datsun in the Renault-Nissan alliance, it is safe to assume that the production Redigo will be more aggressively priced than the Kwid.

Datsun is also readying a Go Cross which is essentially a crossover based on the Go+ mini-MPV.