Datsun is back with the all-new Datsun GO

Datsun unveiled the first new Datsun car for the 21st century, the all-new Datsun GO which will be on sale in India in early 2014. Datsun is the third brand for the Nissan Motor Company along with Nissan and Infiti brands. Carlos Ghosn, Nissan Motor President and CEO, when unveiling the car said “This is a historic day for Nissan Motor Company and for our customers and partners in some of the world's fastest-growing markets. It's also an exciting moment for many women and men here in India who – today – come one step closer to realizing the dream of purchasing a car."

OneShift Editorial Team

16 Jul 2013

The five-door, front-wheel drive hatchback will come with a 1.2-liter engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission that offers optimal response time and agility in congested traffic. With comparatively compact body dimensions (width – 1635mm; height – 1485mm; length– 3785mm), the car is spacious inside thanks to a wide stance and large wheelbase (2450mm), and offers ample headroom and an expanded front seating configuration. It will be a reliable partner for families, providing comfort to five occupants and agility in congested traffic.

This all-new car has been built to meet the needs of recent rising group of optimistic customers in high growth markets who seek better value propositions. These are people who want transportation that supports their everyday needs, but that also fulfills their dreams and ambitions for a better tomorrow. They are literally “on the move." They want to go further, so the name of the car reflects this aspiration.

The name of the new car is inspired by the first Datsun, the DAT-GO, launched almost a century ago in Japan. The reignited Datsun brand and the Datsun GO will bring a similar combination of aspiration and trustworthiness.

Datsun GO is high quality, stylish and modern, delivering an engaging driving experience. The overall Datsun customer offer will include a worry-free ownership experience, competitive total cost, accessible services, with transparent pricing, and dealership proximity.

Datsun models will be individually developed for different markets, but the concept will follow a common inspiration. Datsun GO will be the first of several Datsun models that will be launched later in 2014 in Indonesia, Russia and South Africa.

Credits: Oneshift News Team