Datsun GO Likely To Get 1.0L Engine Of The Upcoming Kwid

Datsun is mulling to introduce the 1.0-litre engine of the upcoming Kwid in its GO hatch. Currently, a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine is deployed in the GO, producing 69PS of power and 104Nm of peak torque. 

The 1.2-litre motor at times feels overpowered in the Datsun GO considering the light weight (788kg) of the vehicle. However, existing owners of the GO do like the fact that it offers a peppy ride. Still, peppiness is not the only thing Datsun wants the GO to be associated with, as it was launched to cater to a broader, price sensitive family audience in the entry level segment.  

If the Japanese auto firm is able to incorporate the less powerful 1.0-litre engine in the GO hatch it will be able to price it more aggressively as 99 per cent of this engine’s parts are produced in India. On the other hand, the existing 1.2-litre mill is a derivative of the Micra’s engine and most of its parts are sourced from foreign lands, thereby making it costlier. 

It is expected that the Kwid’s 1.0-litre engine will generate 65PS of power, which seems to be ideal for a car like the GO. A compromise of 3PS is by no mean a big deal if one gets a considerable cut in the GO prices which currently start at Rs 3.3lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). 

However, to get the less powerful engine installed, Datsun needs to make certain changes in the GO as presently the 1.0-litre engine only supports the CMF-A platform of the Kwid. 

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Source: Autocar

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