Datsun is back (in India)

[Capt Worley PE]

Datsun officially reborn with Go model for India [w/video]
By Brandon Turkus
Posted Jul 15th 2013

In March of 2012, Nissan announced the return of its historic Datsun brand. Datsun used to represent the Nissan brand in a number of markets, but its badge hasn't been worn on a new model since 1981. In 2013, though, it has been relaunched as the Japanese manufacturer's budget offering in the emerging markets of India and Russia.

The model that will lead that charge, at least in India, is the Go, a car that pays tribute to the very first Datsun, the DAT-GO.

The operative term with the Datsun brand is: "budget offering." Don't step inside the Go and expect beautiful hides or brushed metals (it's being sold in India, after all). The instrument cluster features a simple speedometer, while the five-speed manual and the center stack above it are rather barren. It's not without luxuries, though, as iPod-style connectivity is available through a Mobile Docking Station.

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[snickerd3]

wow that looks like something my inlaws would order...basic to nothing in offerings

 

[YMZ PE]

Looks like no airbag. Since this is India, I'm guessing no seat belts in the back, either.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Looks like no airbag.

Not every driver has a mother-in-law...

 

[mudpuppy]

The placement of the gearshift looks really awkward.

 

[blybrook PE]

That thing looks trail ready; when can I go test one on the back woods?

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

The placement of the gearshift looks really awkward.

I've seen this type of placement on several newer Lexus, Hondas, Nissans, and Toyotas. I'm not a fan.

 

[wilheldp_PE]

It looks a lot like a Nissan Versa, actually.

 

[Master slacker]

That has more amenities than my current whip. I'd pimp it.