Datsun Go launching soon; Details inside
The Datsun Go is currently the most awaited car in the market, and is expected to arrive in the market by first week of march. The company has already started taking bookings for the car at the initial price money of Rs. 11,000. The entry level hatchback bounds several attributes that makes it stand apart from rest models available in the segment. Well with the launch of the Go in the market, how the company penetrates the extremely competitive car segment will certainly be a matter of concern for them as well as other rival brands. In India, the most populated and considerably the most saturated segment is the hatchback category of cars, where market leaders like Maruti and Hyundai have already gained strong hold with their countable years of presence. In terms of competition, Datsun Go is directly pitched against the likes of Hyundai Eon and Maruti Suzuki Alto.
Talking about the features added to Datsun Go, the basic ones of the lot are there that includes, front power windows, power steering, air conditioning and a mobile docking station. What can be the deciding factor is the amount of space available inside the car, Datsun Go certainly win a point in this case. Consider both front and rear seats, both have been built providing appropriate comfort levels. It is basically based on old Micra platform, which builds the car with dimensions of 3785mm length, 1635mm of width and 1485mm is the overall height. The legroom and elbowroom is way apt for five passengers to sit comfortably.
At its heart, the Go is powered with a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing max power of 74bhp and top torque of 104Nm. The engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission gearbox, and most importantly is it returns a fuel economy of 20.6kmpl. To attract more buyers, the company will also offer a comprehensive two-year/unlimited km warranty with Go.
When it comes to safety features, the hatch gets engine immobilizer, seat belts with both front and rear seats, manual central locking and child lock. Although lacks ABS and driver side airbags.