Datsun Go deliveries to begin from March 15, ahead of its launch on 19th

Datsun will launch the Go on the 19th of March and this will be the first product from this new brand, not just in India but globally too. However, as per reliable sources the deliveries will begin from 15, a couple of days ahead of its launch. Based on the Micra platform, the Go is an entry-level hatchback that will target first-time car buyers in the price bracket of under Rs 4 lakhs. The main competition to the Datsun Go will be the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and the Hyundai Eon.

The Datsun Go comes with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces 64bhp of power and comes mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The Go will be available only in petrol and shall be sold through the existing Nissan dealerships. The Go will come with three variant options, the top of the line will get features like mobile docking station, front power windows and dual-tone fabric. Even this model is likely to cost under Rs 4 lakhs, atleast the ex-showroom pricing.

Datsun Go will be available in four colours, White, silver, red and blue. The interior trims will be basic beige or a dual-tone beige and brown. The dual-tone will be available on the experience variants. The biggest USP of the Go, will be its space, powertrain and the design. This is the first vehicle to have a mobile docking station, which comes as a factory-fit in it. The top-of-the-line doesn’t even get ABS. If you need safety features, then possibly Nissan Micra Active will have to be your choice. The Eon is being offered with a driver airbag as an optional feature. The Alto K10 misses out on safety features too.

The Datsun Go is the most spacious in its segment and the 1.2-litre engine returns a fuel efficiency of in excess of 20 km/l as per the ARAI driving cycle. The Go also has a driver information system that tells you about the fuel efficiency, the trip etc. Datsun states this is also a segment-first feature in the Go. For detailed analysis, read the expert review of the Datsun Go.