Datsun Go

The Datsun Go/Go+ is a city car/5+2 mini MPV 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,[3] 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 interior parts.[4]

Datsun Go/Go+ (AD0)
2015 Datsun Go Panca T Active (pre-facelift, Indonesia)
Overview
ManufacturerDatsun (Nissan)
Production
  • 2014–2022 (India)
  • 2014–2020 (Indonesia)
Assembly
Designer
  • Koichiro Okamoto, Koji Nagano, and Kazuyuki Yamaguchi (pre-facelift)
  • Yoshihisa Okuno and Inyeok Chung (Go T Active)
Body and chassis
Class
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformNissan V platform
RelatedNissan Micra/March (K13)
Powertrain
Engine
Power output50–57 kW (67–76 hp; 68–77 PS)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,450 mm (96.5 in)
Length
  • 3,785 mm (149.0 in) (Go)
  • 3,995 mm (157.3 in) (Go+/Cross)
Width
  • 1,635 mm (64.4 in) (Go/Go+)
  • 1,670 mm (65.7 in) (Cross)
Height
  • 1,485 mm (58.5 in) (Go)
  • 1,490 mm (58.7 in) (Go+)
  • 1,560 mm (61.4 in) (Cross)
Kerb weight
  • 785 kg (1,731 lb) (Go)
  • 812 kg (1,790 lb) (Go+)
Chronology
SuccessorNissan Magnite (Indonesia)[2]

Overview

The Go was unveiled globally in Delhi, India on 15 July 2013,[5] and went on sale in India in early 2014.[6][7] It was unveiled in Jakarta, Indonesia on 17 September 2013[8] 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 engine which is the same unit used in the Micra. It produces 68 hp (51 kW; 69 PS)[9] 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.[2]

The Go series stopped production globally in 2022 as the Datsun brand discontinued for the second time.[10]

Markets

Indonesia

In Indonesia, the Go+ (marketed as Go+ Panca)[11] 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.[12]

In August 2014, the Go hatchback (marketed as Go Panca)[13] was launched following the Go+. As of 2015, 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.[14] Both shared the same dashboard as the Cross (the Go+ variant with crossover-inspired styling) that was launched earlier. On 2 August 2018, the Go Live special version was introduced.[15] Later in 2019, it became equipped with Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC).

India

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).[16]

Go
  • 2015 Go Panca T Active (pre-facelift, Indonesia)
  • 2019 Go Panca A (facelift, Indonesia)
Go+
  • 2015 Datsun Go+ Panca T Option (pre-facelift, Indonesia)
  • 2014 Go+ Panca T (pre-facelift, Indonesia)

Datsun Cross

The Datsun Cross is the crossover-inspired variant of the Go+. It was launched in Indonesia on 18 January 2018.[17]

  • 2018 Datsun Cross 1.2 CVT (Indonesia)
  • 2018 Cross 1.2 CVT (Indonesia)

Safety

During a crash test in India, the Go received a zero-star rating from Global NCAP, 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.[18]

Awards

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.[19]

Sales

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+.[20]

Year Indonesia
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
  1. "Datsun 2014 Go - First look: Datsun is Go!". GoAuto. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  2. 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.
  3. "New Datsun Car Is All Go". Top Gear Philippines. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  4. "Nissan revives Datsun brand with Go hatchback". Automotive News. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  5. "Datsun is Back with All-New Datsun GO for the New Risers". Nissan Global. 15 July 2013.
  6. "Nissan on the GO with Datsun". The Hindu. 15 July 2013.
  7. Ashish K Mishra (8 July 2013). "Nissan's Indian Gamble with Datsun". Forbes.
  8. "Datsun Go Bakal Saingi Agya-Ayla". Tribun News. 18 September 2013.
  9. "Datsun is Back! Meet the Datsun Go". Automoblog.net. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  10. https://www.carscoops.com/2022/04/datsun-is-officially-dead-for-the-second-time-around/
  11. Datsun Indonesia. "Datsun Go-plus". Datsun Indonesia. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
  12. "MPV Murah Datsun GO+ Buka Kelas Baru". 17 September 2013. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  13. Datsun Indonesia. "Datsun Go". Datsun Indonesia. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
  14. Ari Wibowo, Eko (8 May 2018). "Facelift Datsun Go Diluncurkan, Harga Mulai Rp 102,9 Juta". Tempo. Indonesia. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  15. Maulana, Aditya (3 September 2018). "Terbatas, Datsun GO-Live Diproduksi Berapa Unit?". Kompas.com. Indonesia. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  16. Chatterjee, Aditya (15 January 2015). "Datsun Go+ MPV launched; priced at Rs. 3.79 lakh". Car Trade. India. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  17. "GALERI FOTO: Datsun Cross 2018 (24 Foto)".
  18. Confino, Jo (6 November 2014). "Nissan called on to withdraw dangerous car model from Indian market". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
  19. Choirul Arifin (30 January 2016). "Datsun Go+ Panca, Mobil Paling 'Value For Money' Versi Frost & Sullivan".
  20. Praga Utama (14 May 2015). "Datsun Hits Record High in RI in First Year".
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