I’ve owned a two-wheeler (scooter) for long now. Though I use
it less often than before, a two-wheeler has limitations over a four-wheeler.
Limitations include: seating only two passengers, inconvenience riding in the
monsoons, luggage space constraints, to name a few. One of the main reasons why
my loved ones constantly caution me when I ride a bike is for the safety.
A two-wheeler may not provide the safety to the driver from a head-on
collision or an accident. Not to sound pessimistic here, but having lived in a
metropolis where for road rage incidents and road accidents are on the rise,
women are recommended to purchase a hatchback meant for the city to drive safe.
The other reason is for traffic. It cannot be stressed enough how the levels of
traffic in a locale of a city plays a crucial role in the decision making process
of taking the car for a spin or not.
And whilst contemplating the many options available in
four-wheelers, particularly cars, I chanced upon this brand new car that
symbolises Fun. Freedom.
Confidence. The ultimate Urban Cross - Datsun redi-GO - the capability of a crossover with the convenience
of a hatchback.
Datsun
India has launched India’s first-ever urban cross car to cater to the current
generation who are ‘always on the go’. Using the best of Japanese technology,
Datsun has designed redi-GO car with a host of features; three of the following
appeal to me the most to take this car for a spin:
1. Best-in-class
Ground Clearance:
A
much needed feature when you’re wading driving through water-logged streets
full of puddles the size of Moon carters. With 185 mm ground clearance,
smoothly sail over the craters like a moon rover.
2. Small Turning
Radius:
If
I have not stressed on the craziness of Mumbai’s traffic, let me highlight it
more. There is barely any space for manoeuvring a car in neck-deep traffic.
Moreover, this feature will be gold for parking in a tight spot. Datsun redi-GO
promises to make a full turn-around with just a 4.7-metre turning radius.
3. Superior
Air-Conditioning:
This
may be seen as a trivial point to many, but with humidity levels that touch close
to 90%, Mumbai certainly becomes hot during the peak summer months – April and
May. Datsun redi-GO has air-conditioning that is optimized for the Indian
weather conditions – which can be totally unpredictable.
Testing The Datsun
redi-GO
The
ultimate test of the Datsun redi-GO would undoubtedly be at the bustling
metropolis of Mumbai. And that too in the upcoming monsoon season. Any
Mumbaikar driving a car in Mumbai would know how traffic-clogged streets can
become in the monsoon. I wish to test driving this car out in Andheri suburbs
of Mumbai with a sole intention to check whether it is ideal for traffic city
drive. I want to know whether a novice driver like me can safely reach home
after being met with puddles, cacophony of the traffic-clogged streets with no
or little room for manoeuvring.
For
a city-slicker like me, if the Datsun redi-Go promises to get me out of the
peak rush hour traffic with smooth manoeuvring abilities; get me in and out of
a tight parking spot and help me be safe and secure at all times, it will
certainly help me beat the urban driving blues.
