Datsun GO Plus

` 5.0 Lac*

*Ex-showroom Price New Delhi

Highlights

October 17, 2014: Datsun has began the production of its seven seater GO+ MPV at Renault-Nissan Oragadam facility in Chennai. The MPV is expected to be launched in the month of January 2014 though the vast dealership network of Nissan. The MPV shares designing cues from hatchback Go and also embraces same interior design and features such as Audio system with mobile docking, bench-like front seats, follow-me-home headlamps, smart wipers, etc. The Datsun Go+ sports a 1.2 litre engine with a five speed manual transmission which develops a healthy 68bhp, with a 104 Nm of peak torque. The MPV is also expected to carry a 1.5-litre K9K diesel engine from Nissan Micra.

Acceleration & Pick-Up

This yet to be launched vehicle is expected to be perkier in terms of acceleration and pick. It comes equipped with a 1198cc engine that comes with 3-cylinders, each of which have 4-valves. Considering its body weight and stature, it is expected to breach the 100 Kmph speed mark in about 15 to 16 seconds. At the same time, it is expected to reach a top speed in the range of 140 to 150 Kmph, which is quite good.

Stereo & Accessories

This yet to be launched vehicle is expected to come with basic audio system with a mobile docking station. This system comes with anamplifier, universal mobile holder, AUX-In socket, and a USB port (for charging only), which enables the occupants to connect their mobile for playing music. Also this vehicle is expected to get four high quality speakers, which delivers surround quality sound and keeps the occupants entertained. Apart from these, customers can opt for personalizing this vehicle with several aspects like leather seats, tweeters, floor carpets and so on.

Overview

Datsun India, the fully owned subsidiary of the Japanese automaker has officially unveiled a compact MPV model for the country. This vehicle is christened as Datsun Go Plus and it is expected to arrive in the last quarter of 2015, which is still a long way to go. At present, the company has only one hatch model in its India portfolio, which will go up to two after the launch of this MPV. According to the details revealed by the company, this upcoming vehicle will come with a total length of just 3995mm, which helps it to receive excise duty benefits. This sub 4-meter MPV has been unveiled with a 1.2-litre petrol engine under the hood, which is currently doing its duties in the GO hatchback. This 1198cc engine is expected to produce the 67bhp in combination with a maximum torque of about 104Nm. It is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, which will help the vehicle to produce a mileage in the range of 17 to 19 Kmpl. This created a buzz in the Indian automobile market, which forced other automakers to come up with new compact models. This is perhaps the first ever compact MPV model in the automobile market with a capacity to host at least seven passengers. The company had designed this vehicle on the Datsun Go hatch body platform, which makes it look quite identical to the hatch. Its front profile carries similar design aspects of GO hatch, but its side and rear profiles have a distinct look.