Datsun Go! Thoughts

eg2505 said:
just because its cheap to fix and repair does not make it good.

coke cans are cheap to buy, but I wouldn't necessarily want my car to be made of them.

I take it NCAP rating stays the same? even with the addition of a (useless) airbag?
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Very understandable yes, because you care about your car you are probably actually interested in driving. Most of the populace does not give a rats arse they just want to go to where they need to be as cheaply and with as few issues as possible, its this that make very simplistic and cheap vehicles so successful. Think of the Honda Super Cub, what an awful slow and ugly way to remove all the flesh from the front of your face around a corner, but they sold more than 100 Million of them, because people just want a thing to take them to places, that's it.
 
gamer16 said:
Very understandable yes, because you care about your car you are probably actually interested in driving. Most of the populace does not give a rats arse they just want to go to where they need to be as cheaply and with as few issues as possible, its this that make very simplistic and cheap vehicles so successful. Think of the Honda Super Cub, what an awful slow and ugly way to remove all the flesh from the front of your face around a corner, but they sold more than 100 Million of them, because people just want a thing to take them to places, that's it.
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well skateboards and roller-blades are also popular ,
guess adding an electric motor and riding around that way can also work.
 
2018 Datsun Go facelift with CVT spied - Autocar India

New spy images of the Datsun Go hatchback have surfaced online, the highlight of which is the fact that the model for Indonesian markets will get the option of a CVT automatic transmission, along with the standard five-speed manual.

As seen in the spy images revealed earlier, the facelift gets a new-look front and rear bumper, tweaked front fog lamp mounts, a wider grille, new headlamps (from the Cross), new alloy wheels and indicators integrated in the outside mirrors.

However, the model spotted now wears a body kit that adds sportier front and rear bumpers, side skirts and a large rear spoiler.

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In the cabin, little has changed, but the new model gets the Cross’ instrument panel and circular AC vents. However, the touchscreen infotainment system offered on the crossover is not expected to make it to the Go.

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Powering the facelift will be the same 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine that makes 68hp and 104Nm of torque.

The Japanese brand is expected to launch the refreshed Go in Indonesia early next month and bring the model to India later this year. The CVT automatic, however, is unlikely to make it to the India-spec model.

https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/2018-datsun-go-facelift-with-cvt-spied-408219
 
2018 Datsun Go and Go+ facelifts to launch in India this September - The Mobile Indian


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Nissan owned automotive brand, Datsun is all geared up to launch its 2018 Datsun Go hatchback and the Datsun Go+ 7-seater MPV in India. The vehicles were recently unveiled in the month of May for the Indonesian market, which will now be introduced this festive season across the nation.

The Datsun Go and Go+ are powered by the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, which are claimed to chunk the power of 68 bhp and 104 Nm.

Mated to a speed manual transmission, the machines are also available in an option of CVT gearbox.

https://www.themobileindian.com/new...lifts-to-launch-in-india-this-september-22705
 
6 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa (2019)

Are you shopping for a new car on a tight budget of less than R160k? These are the 6 cheapest new cars currently available in South Africa…

We all know that buying a new car can be an expensive exercise but if your budget is below R160k, what are your options? Yes, you may have to compromise somewhat in terms of quality and features in the low-end of the new car market but if these 5 cheapest cars don’t quite meet your needs then it's worthwhile exploring the used car market right here on Cars.co.za.

Also, if you need car buying advice, feel free to engage with us on Facebook or Twitter and we will gladly assist you.

Let’s take a closer look at 6 of the cheapest new passenger cars money can buy in South Africa.

Pricing is accurate as of September 2019.

Renault Kwid - From R137 900

Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1.2 G80 K2+ - From R137 999

Suzuki Celerio - From R141 400

BAIC D20 - From R149 990

Datsun Go - From R132 900

Kia Picanto - From R158 995

www.cars.co.za

5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2023

We all know that buying a new car can be an expensive exercise but this article highlights the 5 cheapest new cars currently available in SA.
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Datsun GO, GO+ CVT Review - carandbike

Datsun India launched the facelift of the GO and GO+ in 2018 and now it has brought in an automatic transmission on both the cars.

The company promises that this transmission will make it the most affordable of CVT cars in the country.

We drive both the cars to see if they deliver on performance and also the company’s promise of stress free driving.

 
Datsun Go Automatic Review - CVT among the AMTs | First Drive | Autocar India

Datsun's maiden offerings, the Go and Go Plus may have had a lukewarm debut back in 2014, but the Japanese brand has been updating them to be more modern and desirable over the years.

The latest effort is the introduction of an automatic gearbox, and as an added feather in its cap, this is a CVT, not an AMT as its rivals offer.

This appears to be superior on paper, but is it so in practice? Gavin D'Souza drives the Go and Go+ automatic to find out.

 
Ivan Leon said:
Ciro's choice is the Suzuki Celerio - but he suggests you go for the higher GL spec instead of the base GA model - the GL is still cheaper than the entry-level Picanto.
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Based on hired cars I've driven for a week or so at a time, I can safely say the Kwid is the worst car I've ever had the misfortune to drive (unfortunately twice), it feels like the whole car is held together with old rubber bands - it seems to wobble and flex as you drive around, the wheels feel like they are fighting each other as you turn a corner, the gear box is vague and wobbly - it's just not a nice car to drive at all IMO. It does not inspire confidence in any aspect of the car.

The Datsun Go is next worse. Not as bad as the Kwid, but not good. The car I had was new, with only a few k's on the clock, but the back seat did not fit, you could not lock the folding back up because the slot where the latch was did not align with the catch, the whole thing clanged and banged and shifted continuously as you drove. It was ok'ish to drive. Not terrible, but sluggish and vague.

The car I actually quite liked was the Suzuki Celerio, in fact, I enjoyed my week driving it around Cape Town. It was simple and nothing special, but its engine was crisp and lively, easy to drive around the city, could hold a decent speed on the highway. Handling was nothing special, but I never found myself disliking it. It's a cheap and cheerful car that just gets on with it. Plus the fuel consumption was really good. Every thing worked as well as I expected it to given that it's a small entry car. I think this is an ideal small cheap city car that will not cost much to own, but not be a pain either.
 
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