Redi-GO has changed the fortunes of Datsun in the month of June. The newly launched hatch has topped the sales charts in the second month since its launch.

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Redi-GO has seen a 407.81% growth in sales, according to data from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The model sold 2,925 units during June from just 576 units a month ago.

This has helped Datsun increase its overall sales significantly from 2,360 units in May 2016 to 4,267 units in June 2016. Its market share has also increased to 1.95% in June from 1.03% in May.

Apart from this, the two other models in its portfolio, ie Go and Go+ saw their sales decline 29.2% and 17.3%, respectively. Go sales declined to 791 units in June from 1118 units in May. While Go+ sales declined to 551 units in June from 666 units in May.

Redi-GO is one of the most affordable hatch priced at Rs 2.38 lakh upto Rs 3.34 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It is pitted to compete with cars such as Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, Renault Kwid and Hyundai EON.