Because Car Because Datsun

  Since October 2014, Datsun styling, reliability and economy have been the preserve of fans of the Datsun GO in South Africa . Now Datsun brings these hallmarks to young entrepreneurs looking for a business vehicle that reflects their fresh approach to commerce and life. The vehicle that answers this call is the Datsun GO+ Panel Van – the latest offering in the Datsun family to reach our shores. Formally announcing the introduction of the Datsun GO+ Panel Van in Johannesburg on 31 August 2016, Vincent Cobee , Global Head of Datsun, said the new panel van, although a work-horse, has enough style to double as an after-hours leisure vehicle for the young business person investing all they have in a business venture. “Since we re-introduced the Datsun brand into South Africa in late 2014, we have stayed true to our mission of bringing reliable, attractively priced vehicles to the market to primarily meet the needs of motorists looking for value in difficult economic times. ...

It was not too long ago when Datsun launched both the Datsun Go hatchback and Go Plus MPV in India. The refreshed offerings have been given a styling revision that has made it more appealing than before. Additionally, the cabin design, which had a more functional approach, has been given a bump in terms of features. The 1.2l powertrain, however, remains unchanged. We have already driven the new Datsun twins in India. Here are the top five facts about the Datsun Go sold in South Africa . 1) Made in India: Both the Datsun Go and the Go Plus that are sold in South Africa are made in India at the Renault Nissan plant in Chennai. Most importantly, in both these cars, the quality of plastics and trims is identical to the one sold in India unlike in some other brands where the export models offer comparatively superior quality than the ones sold in the domestic markets. 2.) Pricing: The updated Datsun Go and Go Plus are priced at R144500 and go all the way to R175900. 3) Riv...

IT’S not very often that we see a new automotive manufacturer enter our market, let alone one that revives itself. I was recently at the launch of Datsun’s Go, a new model from the Nissan stable, aimed straight at the younger generation. The Datsun brand is well-known locally but this more youthful revival compared with the conservative products of the 60s and 70s, certainly means the brand has a new consumer base in mind. Unique selling proposition It’s difficult to bring up the Go without mentioning the price. You can set off to one of the brand’s 44 dealerships across the country and leave with a brand-new Datsun GO price d very nicely and in these trying times, this is quite astonishing. Even the better-equipped Lux model comes with a reasonable pricetag, which includes power steering. This opens the brand up to a whole new segment of young, first-time buyers The pitfalls There are some problems with the car though, as the low price of the Datsun GO is great , but it doe...

Nissan has been struggling to sell cars in India since its inception here. Then came the management's decision to launch a new low-cost car brand - Datsun - and honestly, it was quite surprising. Nissan intended to cater to entry-level buyers with Datsun; the ones who are either buying a car for the first time, or are daily commuters. The one thing true for such buyers is that they always prefer a brand with an established service network and strong presence across the country, and that, definitely isn't the case with Nissan. That sums up why I was sceptical about its chances of success and also why Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai dominate the entry-level market in India. Nissan, however, looks at it differently and believes that Datsun - with the promise of better build quality in the budget segment - has the potential to become a good alternative to traditional strong players in that space. The company started its journey with the GO hatchback, which is the most spacious ...

The limited-edition “Flash” has only just been added to the local Datsun GO range, but now the Nissan-backed brand has revealed a facelifted version of the budget hatchback in Indonesia. The mid-cycle update has been applied to both the standard Go hatchback and the seven-seater Go+ model, which slot in below the Go Cross that was unveiled at the start of 2018 (but still has not been confirmed for South Africa). The updated model gains fresh front (now with integrated LED daytime running lights rather than fog lamps) and rear bumpers as well as redesigned headlamps. The side-mirrors, meanwhile, gain integrated indicators. No word yet on whether the updated model will gain ABS (or additional airbags over the standard driver-side item). Interestingly, the Datsun Go hatchback in the press images above appears to be wearing a body kit that adds more aggressive bumpers and a rear spoiler. Inside, the Indonesian-spec Go gains a new 6,75-inch touchscreen infotainment system as wel...

Now available as a versatile panel van & 7-seater Since the introduction of the Datsun GO to the South African market back in October 2014, the Datsun GO’s styling, economical value and reliability have made Datsun a household favourite amongst the young and young at heart looking for a new vehicle that is affordable for both. To add to the compact hatchback that we’ve come to love, is the new-look Datsun GO+ which boasts a combination 7 seater or panel van option, depending on your personal, business or fleet needs. Datsun GO+ (Plus) is Personal and Professional The new Datsun GO+ has the hallmarks of the Datsun styling with the added advantage of additional seating (in the passenger model) and a solid cargo area with a commercial partition (in the panel van model). Whether you’re looking for your first family-friendly commuter or you’re a young entrepreneur looking to get your business fleet off the ground with this light commercial – then the new Datsun Go+ has ...