Datsun launches GO+ Panca in Indonesia

Datsun, a brand of Nissan Motor Corporation, launched its first Datsun car for the Indonesian market, the Datsun GO+, at its new plant in Purwakarta, West Java, Indonesia. The new 60,000m2 plant – with engine assembly, body, paint, trim and chassis – will be dedicated to the production of Datsun cars for Indonesia. “Today we celebrate the launch of Datsun GO+ Panca in Indonesia. Datsun is a brand with a special place in the hearts of Indonesia's car enthusiasts. Many Datsun owners' clubs have remained active since their heyday of the 1970s," said Vincent Cobee, Global Head of Datsun. “We look forward to welcoming those passionate Datsun owners alongside a new generation of drivers looking for a durable family car that incorporates what you would expect from Datsun: engaging driving and worry-free ownership experience, competitive total cost, accessible services with transparent pricing and dealership proximity."

OneShift Editorial Team

12 May 2014

At the inauguration of the new plant, Nissan Motor Indonesia also announced its participation in the Low Cost Green Car has been authorized by the government. Following the requirements of the initiative, the official name of the Datsun brand will be Datsun Nusantara, with Datsun GO+ Panca as the new model's official name.

The word “Panca" is derived from global naming of Datsun GO – GO may be translated as “five" in Japanese and Panca also meaning “five" in Bahasa Indonesia. The “+" in the name Datsun GO+ is reflective of the extra space in the third row for either passengers or luggage which allows the 5+2 MPV to accommodate two extra occupants.

Datsun GO+ Panca is the first of its kind in terms of price and value in the Indonesian family car market, and in the LCGC. Indonesian customers can start placing orders today for the new car, with first deliveries scheduled from June.

The five-door, 5+2 MPV Datsun GO+ Panca is powered by a 1.2-liter, 68-horsepower engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Starting at 85 million IDR on the road Jakarta, Datsun GO+ Panca will revolutionize the segment with best-in-class roominess, being the only model to offer a spacious and flexible three-row interior at this price.

“This is a proud moment for us at Nissan Motor Indonesia, with the approval of the LCGC license and the launch of Datsun GO+ in Indonesia," said Toru Hasegawa, corporate vice president, Nissan Motor Corporation and president director, PT. Nissan Motor Indonesia. “This is another step to show our commitment to this country, and I am confident the new Datsun GO+ Panca will grab the hearts of our customers here."

Credits: Oneshift News Team