Rumour: Datsun Redi-Go India launch on April 14

Datsun has been looking to redeem itself in India, where the brand laid the foundation stone for its global revival. The brand launched the Go hatchback and Go+ sub-4 metre MPV in the country, but both products received a weak response. Now, Datsun is gearing up to introduce the Redi-Go hatchback and as per a report by NDTV, the car will be launched on April 14, 2016.

The Kwid proved to be a game changer for Renault and Datsun will be banking on the Redi-Go to be its volume driver in a similar fashion. The Redi-Go uses Renault-Nissan's CMF-A platform, which underpins the Renault Kwid. The car is likely to share a lot of components with the Kwid, including the 800cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine and 5-speed manual gearbox.

The Redi-Go will be Datsun's third model in India. The Renault-Nissan alliance plant in Chennai, where the Redi-Go will be produced, has already started a third production shift to accommodate the Redi-Go, apart from scaling up to meet the strong demand for the Kwid.