Datsun Go/Go+ | |
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Manufacturer | Datsun ( Nissan) |
Model code | AD0 |
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Designer | Hiroshi Oda and Choi Jinwook (pre-facelift) [2] [3] |
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Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | Nissan V platform |
Related | Nissan Micra/March (K13) |
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Power output | 50–57 kW (67–76 hp; 68–77 PS) |
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Wheelbase | 2,450 mm (96.5 in) |
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Chronology | |
Successor | Nissan Magnite (Indonesia) [4] |
The Datsun Go/Go+ is a city car and mini MPV with "5+2" seating capacity that was produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan under the Datsun brand (which was revived in 2013) between 2014 and 2022. Named after the "Dat-Go", Datsun's first car launched in the early 20th century, [5] the Go was available in developing markets such as India, South Africa and Indonesia. It is built on the same V platform as the K13 Nissan Micra/March, from which it has inherited much of its components. [6] In 2018, Nissan introduced a crossover derivative called the Datsun Cross, which was previewed as the Datsun Go-cross Concept in 2015. The Cross was only available in Indonesia.
The Go was unveiled globally in Delhi, India on 15 July 2013, [7] and went on sale in India in early 2014. [8] [9] It was unveiled in Jakarta, Indonesia on 17 September 2013 [10] and went on sale in mid-2014 under Indonesian government's Low Cost Green Car (LCGC) program.
The Go is powered by a 1.2-litre (1,198 cc) three-cylinder DOHC engine with electronic fuel injection, which is the same unit used in the Micra. It produces 68 hp (51 kW; 69 PS) [11] and 104 N⋅m (77 lbf⋅ft) of torque.
The Indonesian-market Go series was officially succeeded by the Nissan Magnite crossover SUV in early 2021 after Nissan ceased production of the Go series in 2020. [4]
The Go series stopped production globally in 2022 as the Datsun brand discontinued for the second time. [12]
In Indonesia, the Go+ (marketed as Go+ Panca) [13] was launched prior to the Go in May 2014 under the LCGC program. Initial trim levels were: D, A, A Option, T, and T Option. On 6 August 2014, the T Style trim (placed above T Option) was introduced. [14]
In August 2014, the Go hatchback (marketed as Go Panca) [15] was launched following the Go+. As of 2015 [update], it was available in three trims: T, T Option and T Active. Both T Style and T Active trims were equipped with body kits as standard.
The facelifted Go and Go+ with automatic transmission ( CVT) were launched in Indonesia on 7 May 2018. [16] Both shared the same dashboard as the Cross (the Go+ variant with crossover-inspired styling) that was launched earlier. The CVT-equipped model was briefly not included in the Low Cost Green Car incentive programme due to lower local parts content, which incurs luxury tax for the variant. [17]
On 2 August 2018, the Go Live special version equipped with aerokits was introduced. [18] Later in 2019, it became equipped with Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC).
The Go+ was launched in India in 2015. At that time, it was available in four trim levels. The company claims that the engine returns an ARAI-certified fuel economy of 20.62 km/L (58.2 mpg‑imp; 48.5 mpg‑US). [19]
The Datsun Cross is the crossover-inspired variant of the Go+. It was launched in Indonesia on 18 January 2018, [20] after being previewed as a concept car called the Datsun Go-cross Concept at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show in October, 2016 Auto Expo in India in February and 2016 Indonesia International Auto Show in August. [21] [22] [23] The model is not included in the Low Cost Green Car incentive programme due to its price tag exceeding the required bracket.
During a crash test in India, the Go with no airbags and no ABS received a zero-star rating from Global NCAP in 2014, prompting NCAP's chairman Max Mosley to request that the car be withdrawn from the market in a letter to Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn as it was completely wrecked during the test. [24]
The African version of the Datsun Go+ with driver airbag and no ABS received 1 star for adult occupants and 2 stars for infants from Global NCAP in 2017 (similar to Latin NCAP 2013). [25]
In the 2016 Frost & Sullivan Automotive Awards, the Go+ received "Indonesia Value-For-Money Car of the Year Award" for its market share, product innovation and also marketing and business development strategies. [26]
From its launch in 2014 up to May 2015, both the Go and Go+ sold for almost 30,000 units in Indonesia, which 70 percent of it came from the Go+. [27]
Year | Indonesia[ citation needed] | ||
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Go | Go+ | Cross | |
2014 | 2,733 | 17,787 | |
2015 | 9,462 | 19,896 | |
2016 | 8,833 | 16,650 | |
2017 | 4,303 | 6,181 | |
2018 | 4,782 | 3,263 | 2,293 |
2019 | 3,013 | 1,612 | 1,862 |
2020 | 215 | 85 |