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New Datsun GO and GO+ Gets Vehicle Dynamic Control Technology

The VDC system monitors wheel speed, steering wheel position, and lateral acceleration via onboard sensors to provide electronic stability control. Datsun India has announced safety feature, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) technology, in the 2019 Datsun GO and GO+. The new system monitors wheel speed, steering wheel position, and lateral acceleration via onboard sensors to provide electronic stability control. Responding to car oversteering and understeering, the system facilitates a safer driving experience. The new models also come with anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA) and traction control system (TCS).  Hardeep Singh Brar, Director Sales and Commercial, Nissan India said, “Datsun is committed to transforming customer experience with new and innovative products. Underscoring our focus on progressive mobility backed by safety, technology, style and convenience, the 2019 Datsun GO and GO+ now comes with VDC so that the D

Datsun Go Lux: A lot better – and a lot dearer too

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The upgraded Datsun Go  addresses many of the concerns raised on the economy hatchback's original debut. But it’s also become a lot pricier. Still, strong demand suggests that Datsun is on the right track. Right now, the cheapest manual-transmission new car you can buy will cost you R130,900 – still, a heap of money in a country where poverty is rife and almost 30% of the workforce is unemployed. That car happens to be the Renault Kwid, an Indian-built runabout that’s come under fire for its lack of safety features. And yet, the car has been selling up a storm, proving that there’s a real market for new, affordable cars. The Kwid’s closest rival is the Datsun Go – an Indian-built runabout. It too has found a steady stream of willing buyers, further emphasising that at this end of the market, affordability counts for everything. It’s a question of priorities: most entry-level buyers are seeking a reliable and affordable motoring solution. A lack of safety items such as airbags and