Rumour: Datsun Redi-GO AMT to be launched in January 2018

It has been reported that Datsun will launch an automated manual transmission (AMT) variant of the Redi-GO by the end of January 2018. A 5-speed AMT is expected to be offered on select variants of the Redi-GO equipped with the 1.0-litre engine.

The Redi-GO in T(O) and S trims get the 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder engine which produces 67 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and churns out 91 Nm of torque @ 4,250 rpm. It will come equipped with the same 5-speed AMT from the Renault Kwid AMT. That said, it needs to be seen whether Datsun will offer the rotary gear selector as the Kwid AMT. Moreover, the list of features and equipment are likely to remain unchanged.

Now, the Redi-GO AMT will be priced at a slight premium over the manual version. At present, the Red-GO T(O) with a 1.0-litre engine and 5-speed manual gearbox is priced at Rs. 3.57 lakh, while the S variant costs Rs. 3.72 lakh.

Source: Autocar India