Datsun Go | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Datsun (Nissan) |
Also called | Datsun Go (and Go+) Panca (Indonesia only) |
Production | 2014–present |
Assembly |
Chennai, India (Nissan) Purwakarta, Indonesia |
Body and chassis | |
Class |
City car (Go) Mini MPV (Go+) |
Body style | 5-door hatchback (Go) 5-door MPV (Go+) |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Related | Nissan Micra |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.2 L I3 (Gasoline) |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,450 mm (96.5 in) |
Length | 3,785 mm (149.0 in) (Go) 3,995 mm (157.3 in) (Go+) |
Width | 1,635 mm (64.4 in) |
Height | 1,485 mm (58.5 in) |
The Datsun Go is the first car released by the Japanese automaker Nissan under the Datsun brand, since it was discontinued in 1986. Named after the "Dat-Go", Datsun's first car launched in the early 20th century, the Go is available in developing markets such as India, South Africa and Indonesia. It is based on the same Nissan V platform as the Micra/March.
The Go was launched in India on March 2014 and in Indonesia on September 2014.
Datsun Go is available in total 4 trims: D, D1, A and T. All share the same 1.2-litre engine, and 5-speed gearbox, ventilated front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, 13-inch wheels,
Equipment levels improve through the range, with the T including features such as speed sensitive power steering, electric front window, central locking, mobile docking station and front speakers and full wheel covers.
In Indonesia, as Go Panca, is available in 3 trims : T ( Rp 96.000.000), T Option ( Rp 96.500.000) and T Active ( Rp 99.900.000). As the top model, T Active came with all equipment T and T Option has, plus : Aero Kits, Body Side Moulding, Silver Painted Cluster, Fin and Shift Base.
The Datsun Go+ is a MPV version of the Go. In Indonesia (as Go+ Panca) is available in 3 trims : Basic D ( Rp 85.250.000), A ( Rp 92.800.000), and Top of The Line T ( Rp 100.300.000). T is equipped with Electric power steering, 155/70 R13 steel wheel with cover, Central door lock, Keyless alarm, Immobilizer, Power window (front only). The Go+ uses the same platform with the Go. The Go+ also uses the same engine with the Go. The Go+ uses the 5+2 seat arrangement. The length of the Go+ is 3,995 mm (157.3 in) and its width is 1,635 mm (64.4 in). Its height is 1,485 mm (58.5 in) and its wheelbase is 2,450 mm (96.5 in).
Nissan has launched Datsun Go+ MPV in the Indian car market in 2015. Available in four trim levels, the entry level variant of the compact MPV is priced at Rs. 3.79 lakh While the top-spec model is tagged at Rs. 4.61, ex-showroom New Delhi. The Datsun Go+ MPV is offered in petrol version only. Under the bonnet is a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol unit. This engine is capable of producing a maximum power output of 67bhp at 5,000rpm and a peak torque of 104Nm at 4,000rpm. Power is transmitted to front wheels of the car via a five-speed manual transmission gearbox. The company claims that the engine returns an impressive ARAI certified fuel economy of 20.62 km/l.