The Datsun Redigo stands out for its funky design and ‘tall boy’ proportions. The Redigo’s smaller 54hp, 799cc petrol engine feels crude and underpowered. The larger 68hp, 1.0-litre engine is far livelier but isn’t particularly quiet. Gearshifts on the AMT auto are smooth in average driving scenarios but drive in a hurried manner and you’ll get the head nod this type of transmission is notorious for.