Datsun GO launched at Rs. 3.12 lakh

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Datsun, the budget brand of Japanese carmaker, Nissan, has launched its first offering in India, the GO at prices starting from Rs. 3.12 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The GO is a 5-door hatchback, which is available in 4 body colours - white, silver, sky (blue) and ruby (red). The car has 5 seats and a 265 litre boot.

The GO is available in three variants - D, A and T, which have been priced at Rs. 3,12,270, Rs. 3,46,482 and Rs. 3,69,999 respectively.

The entry level D variant gets features like silver-finish front radiator grille, follow-me-home headlamps, speed sensitive wipers, digital tachometer, drive computer that displays instantaneous fuel economy, average fuel economy and distance to empty. The mid-level A variant adds a chrome front grille, body coloured bumpers, air conditioner and Jacquard seat upholstery to the list. The T variant gets speed sensitive electric power steering, front power windows, mobile docking station with amplifier, universal mobile holder, aux-in and USB charger, front speakers and full wheel covers.

Datsun also sells a D1 variant, which gets all the features of the D variant with the addition of a passenger side ORVM, front door map pocket and front bottle holder. It is priced at Rs. 3,14,770 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The GO is be powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, petrol engine, which produces 67 bhp @ 5000rpm and 104 Nm of torque @ 4000 rpm, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Datsun claims that the car can return a fuel efficiency figure of 20.63 km/l.

The GO comes with a 2 years / unlimited kilometres manufacturer warranty, which can be extended for an additional 2 years, valid for unlimited kilometres.

The GO will compete with the Maruti Alto and Hyundai Eon in India.