Renault Kwid VS Datsun Redigo | Comparison Test | Autocar India
To date Datsun had a torrid race in what is essentially a market that is tailor made for the brand Datsun s always been to give you the maximum bang for your buck that we Indians love with his first Datsun product, GO offered just that as well as having a spacious cabin, was also a powerful engine and an aggressive price but there were some elements of the GO that didn t go down too well with us His stripped cabin and nature unrefined was a big turn-off for most of the crash test controversy where GO has been labeled dangerous didn t help matters is the fact is the Datsun brand has a good equity as an affordable brand globally and put things the second time Datsun promises to provide interior and exterior more upscale with new Redigo.
Regarding the design of the Datsun adopted a modern approach and it looks angular and urban At the front, the bumper and snipped the Datsun hexagonal grid signature that goes well with the angular headlights do seem striking View profile the sharp crease that runs along the bottom that narrows and melt into the tail lamps give a sporty look and helps to mask the tallboy design taillights boomerang shaped and bulging complete tail-gate well detailed look good the Redigo looks quite modern, it has no stand-out character who Kwid has in spades in the form of the mini-SUV stance.
As Kwid the Redigo is based on the same fact for India CMF-A platform and shares the engine, gearbox, suspension and other bits But with Renault to differentiate Redigo like a car completely different from the Kwid, Datsun went to great lengths and both inside and outside, there is no similarities whether the body is new and different dimensions as the Redigo is much more compact compared to the Kwid is 150mm shorter and nearly 20 mm narrower for most small footprint, Datsun tried to use vertical space therefore it is much larger 73mm to be exact the Renault.
Once inside, you are greeted by a modern dashboard watching is finished in matt gray bird's The design is pretty and well defined center console with integrated music system seems ripe The central rectangular vent is quite unique because it is not adjustable and the flow is always directed to the rear passengers Although this helps you to cooling can t close which is quite irritating especially for front passengers this car was built with a price in mind and shows the metal surface exposed inside door pockets front pillars and other places seems crude and lets you know that you are sitting in a fiscal trap quality, fit and finish is decent though not as good as the kwid either.
Thank you to the high-mounted seats, and out of the Datsun Redigo easy The perched riding position and low dashboard gives you a fantastic view and which further help is the first line window tapering that you feel at home in the worst traffic conditions but great drivers find the seats placed too high and too low management and the two are not adjustable simply getting used to HeadRoom is as rare and anyone over six feet will head brushing the roof What makes things worse is the short travel seat, so for a great driver, knee room is difficult to obtain and the faults of the center console housing with your left knee as thin seats but are quite comfortable with a good record but it is not on a lot to keep you building up in the corners behind the Datsun claims to have a space e first-class level, but our measurement scale, it proved otherwise we had less than 40 mm kneeroom compared to the Renault id Kw Space is good enough compared to the class standards and the raised bed offers good under thigh support and backrest upright felt comfortable as the much larger cabin that Kwid is still a little narrow making it best for two at the rear in terms of practicality you get up to nine initial storage spaces that includes the tiny glove box, two large bottle holder and wafer thin door, but rear passengers will feel cheated because there is absolutely no storage space except for the rear parcel tray.
As Redigo is significantly shorter than the Kwid, Datsun was compromising the boot space too and 222litres volume is well below 300litres offered by Renault Apart from the small high loading lip boot further compromising ease 'use.
The Redigo is sold in five variants While the basic version is without basis as air conditioning or power steering, the S variant top-spec we tested featured an audio system with USB capability and auxiliary input, power windows front and air conditioning system Equipment Unfortunately, tilt steering, height adjustable driver seat, central locking and keyless entry have been well received on the security front, you can not get the high-end S model with driver side airbag Redigo the lack of ABS altogether, even as an option.
The Redigo uses the same 53bhp 799cc engine three pot Kwid therefore they drive and feel very similar Refinement levels are not as good as the Kwid and there is more load engine and road noise seep as the cabin Sá three cylinder engine, idling, you can feel vibrations filter through particular through if things direction and the shift lever not improve as you pick up the pace but it never feels atmosphere free but not when pressed, Redigo has enough verve to satisfy most of the first -time buyers because it accelerates smoothly for such a small engine, but go above the average city speeds and you realize that the engine doesn t feel very peppy and low engine speed responses are poor, so this engine has to be revved a little to gain this also means on the motor road doesn t feel well suited for narrow two-lane roads where the grunt overtaking is difficult to obtain it gets when thrummy worked hard too and engine torque shortage relative means you must demote more ofte n you want the gear lever is too rubbery in especially during the transition from the second to third.
In our performance test of time surprisingly Redigo displayed slower than the Renault Kwid In the sprint 100kmph rest, the Datsun clocked 19 01 seconds in the Redigo returned figures of 17 for 98sec 20-80kmph test in third gear sprint speed and quiet 57sec 30 for the fourth gear 40-100kmph function as acceleration FIGS its upper figure speed 138kmph is too poor.
When a top car does not roll bars, the result will always be a car that is not too clever to attack the corners Accordingly, when cornered Redigo drive too hard and narrow tires tend to lose grip quite easily Even the management amount of play outside center and openly using light tends to make the car a little unnerving in fast direction changes but when quietly led the Redigo feels safe and predictable to use the city its perfect thanks to the compact dimensions, high visibility, tight turning circle and light clutch.
The ride at reduced speed Redigo us really impressed long suspension travel and high tire profile help Redigo engulf the largest potholes with ease and suspended doesn t melts easily, either at higher speeds, the trip does bouncing off corrugated surfaces, but you Don t get thrown around too brakes are however disappointing and you have to press really hard for them to bite at that time, they also locked trend in the raised position this is where we feel ABS is so important, as a weed 155 section tires of the car ran out of grip easily.
Here is the Datsun trump card price for Redigo starts at an incredible Rs lakh February 38 ex-showroom, Delhi This makes not only cheaper than the Renault Kwid but also undermines the Maruti Alto 800 per Rs 7000 This high S version will cost you Rs 3 lakh per 34 making it superb value.
Energy efficiency is impressive too and he retuned January 14 kmpl in the city and 18 on the highway so 3kmpl despite a small fuel tank of 28 liters, the Redigo has a good range of 390 kilometers before having to redo full.
The Redigo, then, a little above the offers young buyer who is on a budget The modern exterior is attractive, the cabin has enough space, low speed race is excellent and the engine feels refined in the city also Add the best in 185mm class ground clearance and short turning radius 9 46m, then you get tiny car that is tailor made for our urban environment but where it has its strengths, the Redigo also has its defects head list here are exposed metal parts in the cabin which seem too budget, driving ergonomics are not perfect and it is down some essential equipment too, but where Datsun pulled an ace is in terms pricing the Redigo is the most affordable hatch in its segment and that alone should get more takers this also allows Datsun play the value card perfectly and hopefully bring the brand Dat Sun back on the radar of Indian people.
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