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.
| Datsun Go/Go+ | |
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 2015 Datsun Go Panca T Active (pre-facelift, Indonesia) | |
| Overview | |
| 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) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Power output | 50–57 kW (67–76 hp; 68–77 PS) |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm (96.5 in) |
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| Successor | Nissan Magnite (Indonesia)[4] |
Overview
editThe 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 67 hp (50 kW; 68 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]
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2015 Go Panca T Active (pre-facelift, Indonesia)
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2019 Go Panca A (facelift, Indonesia)
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Go+ Panca T (pre-facelift, Indonesia)
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Go+ Panca T (pre-facelift, Indonesia)
Markets
editIndonesia
editIn 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).
India
editThe 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]
Datsun Cross
editThe 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.
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2018 Datsun Cross 1.2 CVT (Indonesia)
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2018 Cross 1.2 CVT (Indonesia)
Safety
editDuring 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]
Awards
editIn 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]
Sales
editFrom 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 | |
References
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- ^ a b Media, Kompas Cyber (22 December 2020). "Kesempatan Kedua Datsun Lewat Nissan Magnite" [Datsun's second chance with the Nissan Magnite]. KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 4 January 2021.
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- ^ "Nissan revives Datsun brand with Go hatchback". Automotive News. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ "Datsun is Back with All-New Datsun GO for the New Risers". Nissan Global. 15 July 2013.
- ^ "Nissan on the GO with Datsun". The Hindu. 15 July 2013.
- ^ Ashish K Mishra (8 July 2013). "Nissan's Indian Gamble with Datsun". Forbes.
- ^ "Datsun Go Bakal Saingi Agya-Ayla". Tribun News. 18 September 2013.
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- ^ "Datsun Is Officially Dead For The Second Time Around". Carscoops. 22 April 2022.
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- ^ "MPV Murah Datsun GO+ Buka Kelas Baru". 17 September 2013. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
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- ^ Ari Wibowo, Eko (8 May 2018). "Facelift Datsun Go Diluncurkan, Harga Mulai Rp 102,9 Juta". Tempo. Indonesia. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ OtoDriver. "Datsun Go CVT Sudah Bukan LCGC. Ini Alasannya Lengkapnya". Oto Driver (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Maulana, Aditya (3 September 2018). "Terbatas, Datsun GO-Live Diproduksi Berapa Unit?". Kompas.com. Indonesia. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Chatterjee, Aditya (15 January 2015). "Datsun Go+ MPV launched; priced at Rs. 3.79 lakh". Car Trade. India. Archived from the original on 29 November 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ "GALERI FOTO: Datsun Cross 2018 (24 Foto)".
- ^ "Datsun Go-Cross concept revealed in Tokyo: light SUV hints at market expansion". Drive. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Datsun Go Cross Concept Gallery: Have a look! | CarDekho.com". CarDekho. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Mukti, Hafizd. "Mobil Konsep Datsun Go-Cross Tampil di GIIAS 2016". otomotif (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Confino, Jo (6 November 2014). "Nissan called on to withdraw dangerous car model from Indian market". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
- ^ "Datsun GO+ - 1 Airbag" (PDF). Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Choirul Arifin (30 January 2016). "Datsun Go+ Panca, Mobil Paling 'Value For Money' Versi Frost & Sullivan".
- ^ Praga Utama (14 May 2015). "Datsun Hits Record High in RI in First Year".