Datsun Go! Thoughts

[ChrisThomas]

I would like to see a Go+ around a track being push hard by a pro racing driver. Body roll & all.

+1

 

[Nuke]

Not sure how many pro racing drivers would be willing to put their lives on the line by driving a Go+.

 

[FiestaST]

Remix spotted

 

[HAL 9000]

Remix spotted

All that extra 'gilding of the turd' (An aero kit for the front, sides and rear of the vehicle, Rear roof spoiler, 15" alloy rims with Go centre caps, Front fog lights, Remote side mirrors with indicator lights, Datsun Remix special version name plate), and it STILL doesn't have BASIC SAFETY or COMFORT features fitted!

Here is a quick specification comparison between the Datsun Go (Exclamation Mark) Remix and the Tata Bolt XMS :

Datsun Go (Exclamation Mark) 'Remix' Price: R 159,900 (rrp)


Engine: 1.2 NA Petrol with 50 Kw @ 5,000 rpm & 104 Nm torque @ 4,000 rpm

ABS / EBD / CSC - No
Dual air-bags - No
Seat-belt Pre-Tensioners & Load Limiters - No
Front & Rear Electric Windows - No
Multi-Function Infotainment System - No
Speakers / Tweeters: 2 / 0
Steering Mounted Audio / Phone Controls - No
Speed-dependent Central Locking - No
Rear Wipe & Wash - No
Tilt-Adjust Steering Wheel - No
Adjustable front head-rests - No
Multi-Drive Modes - No



Sources:

http://www.cars.co.za/newcars/Datsun/Go/1.2-Remix/

http://www.carmag.co.za/car/duoporta_DatsGo_1h4/


Then compare the POS Datsun Go (Exclamation Mark) Remix to the Tata Bolt XMS, currently on special at R 157,995 and see just how many EXTRA safety & comfort features you get as STANDARD equipment:

TATA Bolt XMS 'Hatch' Price: R 157,995 (rrp)

Engine: 1.2 Turbo Petrol with 66 Kw @ 5,500 rpm & 140 Nm torque @ 4,000 rpm

ABS / EBD / CSC - Yes
Dual air-bags - Yes
Seat-belt Pre-Tensioners & Load Limiters - Yes
Front & Rear Electric Windows - Yes
Multi-Function Infotainment System - Yes
Speakers / Tweeters : 4 / 4
Steering Mounted Audio / Phone Controls - Yes
Speed-dependent Central Locking - Yes
Rear Wipe & Wash - Yes
Tilt-Adjust Steering Wheel - Yes
Adjustable front head-rests - Yes
Multi-Drive Modes - Yes


Sources:

http://www.cars.co.za/newcars/Tata/Bolt/hatch-1.2T-XMS/

http://www.carmag.co.za/car/duoporta_TataBolt1s1/

http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/driven-tata-bolt/


NB: If you hire a Tata Bolt XMS or XT from Tempest Car Hire before the end of July 2017, you will also receive a R 10,000 discount voucher from TATA, redeemable on the purchase of a new Bolt XMS Hatch.

 

[FiestaST]

Rolled off the tongue better. "Datsun 2000".

 

[FiestaST]

New deal:

 

[Fox1]

The balloon payment plus interest and admin fees are insane.

 

[FiestaST]

 

[pinball wizard]

But mine has an airbag at least.

Anyone know how to make the rear seatbelts work in one of these death traps?

I'm on day two of driving one, just checked my life cover is up to date. Fortunately I got an update from the panel beater today that my car is in repair. Whatever that means, something good I hope.

Anyway, I'll post something pithy daily about the datsun as I go.

 

[pinball wizard]

Oh, and the seats are the most uncomfortable things ever.




Still dunno how those seat belts work.

 

[FiestaST]

I like your new wheels! Lol

Anyhow the seatbelts are *not* inertia reel seatbelts.

They don't "go back" after you unbuckle them. Super duper old school!

 

[pinball wizard]

I like your new wheels! Lol

Anyhow the seatbelts are *not* inertia reel seatbelts.

They don't "go back" after you unbuckle them. Super duper old school!

Yeah, try getting them to work with a baby seat.

Oh, and after a near mishap yesterday, I can confirm it does not have abs.

 

[KleinBoontjie]

That safety belt looks like a noose.......if you own this car, you might need one

 

[FiestaST]

Still waiting for news of the locally developed GO++ (9-seater).

 

[FiestaST]

 

[Gtx Gaming]

Also the most dangerous lol

 

[FiestaST]

Lol....no questioning that

 

[Lupus]

Lol....no questioning that

Weeeelll to be fair, cars didn't have any safety features before and they still functioned... But yeah in this day and age.

 

[Ockie]

For like R300.00 more per month my Tata Bolt has got airbags, ABS, automatic climate control, full colour infotainment system with Harman Kardon sound. That Datsun GO deal looks disgusting in comparison.

 

[Lupus]

For like R300.00 more per month my Tata Bolt has got airbags, ABS, automatic climate control, full colour infotainment system with Harman Kardon sound. That Datsun GO deal looks disgusting in comparison.

What's your residual?