Datsun Go! Thoughts

hj2k_x said:
What about the comment about airbags and ABS being useless if it's still made out of Coke cans. Is it still made out of Coke cans?
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Body structure & integrity is exactly the same as the pre-facelift so yes if you have one & try & avoid getting into an accident
 
hj2k_x said:
What about the comment about airbags and ABS being useless if it's still made out of Coke cans. Is it still made out of Coke cans?
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It's the same old Datsun Go, I don't remember it getting any better safety rstings,safe to say they did not bother.
 
I have an idea.

Hear me out:

The Datsun Go SSS.

- bespoke bodykit
- low profile 16" rims
- 20mm drop
- the 1.2L gets breathed upon to unleash another 15-20kw
- custom free flow exhaust
- tinted windows
- leather seats
- unique SSS branding
 
hj2k_x said:
What about the comment about airbags and ABS being useless if it's still made out of Coke cans. Is it still made out of Coke cans?
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You insulting the quality of coke cans, a coke can going at speed is probably more solid than a Go.
 
DRIVEN: 2018 Datsun GO LUX

When I think of Datsun the only picture my brain conjures up is that of boxed shaped 510 and Y-body coupes of the 60's and a similarly aged gentleman posing with wife.

That was the Brand's heyday.

Datsun pulled out of South Africa about 20 years ago and returned to the local market in 2014 with targeting the compact city car market with its Go hatchback.

Going forward

I had the opportunity to test the LUX specification during the holidays and I was pretty excited to have a go at the 'new school' Datsun seeing as the last one I drove was the Stanza SSS. Safe to say, a lot has changed since then.

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GALLERY: 2018 Datsun Go and Go+

Seat and side-mirrors adjusted, I was on my merry way. Its first test was 4pm peak Cape Town traffic on a sweltering day.

I had experienced the GO before and I wasn't a big fan of the massive seat that almost serves as a barrier between the front and back. It reminds me of an old Hi-ace taxi so I was relieved that it wasn't present in this updated model.

While the GO is not a rocket on wheels, its tiny 50kW 1.2 litre engine combined with a weight of just 820kg makes for surprisingly nippy little car. It does the job of accelerating when you need it without a huge amount of lag.

It took some getting used to at first but the elevated ergonomically-located gear shift lever is actually very cool. Shifting is made easier and gives you a more controlled driving experience whether its a quick trip to the shops or just cruising about.

On a few occasions, I often found myself turning the aircon switch, forgetting that it has to be done via the cool 7" touchscreen infotainment screen.

Connectivity features such as Bluetooth and Apple Carplay is available at the touch of a button, a real big tick in the box for someone like me who likes convenience while driving. Another neat touch was the 'Welcome' and 'Goodbye' message that displays on screen when you start and switch off the car.

Suffice to say, it was a beauty to drive in traffic.

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The long road is no problem for this little budget hatch as I took a leisurely drive to the Table View and Milnerton areas attempting to find a nice spot to do some skateboarding.

I drove around for a good part of 2 hours in 30 degree plus heat with the aircon on and not once did I have to look at the fuel gauge. Its 5.2l /100km economy had me very impressed and all I wanted to do was drive it longer.

It really looks the part wherever you drive it. I wasn't at all surprised to find a bystander staring at the car and commenting that it looks "fresh and funky on a hot summers day'. I strongly agree with him.

The blue decals on its white base coat and 14" wheels bode well with one another and the daytime running lights is another awesome feature that ticks the box for me in terms of modernity.

A well packaged deal

While it is blatantly obvious that the Go isn't made for tall people such as myself, it suits the those of average height and frame just fine.

While the car is packaged well overall, I have a few pet peeves. One of them was that buttons that don't automatically lock after driving for about 20km/h, this is crucial given SA's horrendous hijacking scourge.

The AUX and USB points isn't immediately visible from the drivers seat as its placed awkwardly below the gear console.

What you see is what you get and what you get is value for money with pricing starting from R144 500.

The GO has strong competition in its segment with the likes of the Renault Kwid, Suzuki Swift and Hyundai Grand i10 all popular choices.

The significant changes made over the last few years has noticeably improved its standing in the market.

Servicing takes place every 15 000km with a 3-year/100 000km warranty as standard while there are optional service and maintenance plan packages for you to choose from.

Pricing and Spec
Trim level - Price
GO Mid Spec - R144 500
GO Lux Spec - R165 500
GO+ 7-seater Mid - R154 200
GO+ 7-seater Lux - R175 900
GO+ Panel Van - R155 200

https://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/driven-2018-datsun-go-lux-20190128
 
Ivan Leon said:
DRIVEN: 2018 Datsun GO LUX

When I think of Datsun the only picture my brain conjures up is that of boxed shaped 510 and Y-body coupes of the 60's and a similarly aged gentleman posing with wife.

That was the Brand's heyday.

Datsun pulled out of South Africa about 20 years ago and returned to the local market in 2014 with targeting the compact city car market with its Go hatchback.

Going forward

I had the opportunity to test the LUX specification during the holidays and I was pretty excited to have a go at the 'new school' Datsun seeing as the last one I drove was the Stanza SSS. Safe to say, a lot has changed since then.

054fe9bc2c28441cbcae12c03fdda731.png


GALLERY: 2018 Datsun Go and Go+

Seat and side-mirrors adjusted, I was on my merry way. Its first test was 4pm peak Cape Town traffic on a sweltering day.

I had experienced the GO before and I wasn't a big fan of the massive seat that almost serves as a barrier between the front and back. It reminds me of an old Hi-ace taxi so I was relieved that it wasn't present in this updated model.

While the GO is not a rocket on wheels, its tiny 50kW 1.2 litre engine combined with a weight of just 820kg makes for surprisingly nippy little car. It does the job of accelerating when you need it without a huge amount of lag.

It took some getting used to at first but the elevated ergonomically-located gear shift lever is actually very cool. Shifting is made easier and gives you a more controlled driving experience whether its a quick trip to the shops or just cruising about.

On a few occasions, I often found myself turning the aircon switch, forgetting that it has to be done via the cool 7" touchscreen infotainment screen.

Connectivity features such as Bluetooth and Apple Carplay is available at the touch of a button, a real big tick in the box for someone like me who likes convenience while driving. Another neat touch was the 'Welcome' and 'Goodbye' message that displays on screen when you start and switch off the car.

Suffice to say, it was a beauty to drive in traffic.

3167cfa6d71142cbbd719ef50740bbc5.png


The long road is no problem for this little budget hatch as I took a leisurely drive to the Table View and Milnerton areas attempting to find a nice spot to do some skateboarding.

I drove around for a good part of 2 hours in 30 degree plus heat with the aircon on and not once did I have to look at the fuel gauge. Its 5.2l /100km economy had me very impressed and all I wanted to do was drive it longer.

It really looks the part wherever you drive it. I wasn't at all surprised to find a bystander staring at the car and commenting that it looks "fresh and funky on a hot summers day'. I strongly agree with him.

The blue decals on its white base coat and 14" wheels bode well with one another and the daytime running lights is another awesome feature that ticks the box for me in terms of modernity.

A well packaged deal

While it is blatantly obvious that the Go isn't made for tall people such as myself, it suits the those of average height and frame just fine.

While the car is packaged well overall, I have a few pet peeves. One of them was that buttons that don't automatically lock after driving for about 20km/h, this is crucial given SA's horrendous hijacking scourge.

The AUX and USB points isn't immediately visible from the drivers seat as its placed awkwardly below the gear console.

What you see is what you get and what you get is value for money with pricing starting from R144 500.

The GO has strong competition in its segment with the likes of the Renault Kwid, Suzuki Swift and Hyundai Grand i10 all popular choices.

The significant changes made over the last few years has noticeably improved its standing in the market.

Servicing takes place every 15 000km with a 3-year/100 000km warranty as standard while there are optional service and maintenance plan packages for you to choose from.

Pricing and Spec
Trim level - Price
GO Mid Spec - R144 500
GO Lux Spec - R165 500
GO+ 7-seater Mid - R154 200
GO+ 7-seater Lux - R175 900
GO+ Panel Van - R155 200

https://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/driven-2018-datsun-go-lux-20190128
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That reads like a puff piece!

Belongs here:

https://mybroadband.co.za/forum/threads/biased-motoring-journalists-authors.958897/
 
Ivan Leon said:
DRIVEN: 2018 Datsun GO LUX

When I think of Datsun the only picture my brain conjures up is that of boxed shaped 510 and Y-body coupes of the 60's and a similarly aged gentleman posing with wife.

That was the Brand's heyday.

Datsun pulled out of South Africa about 20 years ago and returned to the local market in 2014 with targeting the compact city car market with its Go hatchback.

Going forward

I had the opportunity to test the LUX specification during the holidays and I was pretty excited to have a go at the 'new school' Datsun seeing as the last one I drove was the Stanza SSS. Safe to say, a lot has changed since then.

054fe9bc2c28441cbcae12c03fdda731.png


GALLERY: 2018 Datsun Go and Go+

Seat and side-mirrors adjusted, I was on my merry way. Its first test was 4pm peak Cape Town traffic on a sweltering day.

I had experienced the GO before and I wasn't a big fan of the massive seat that almost serves as a barrier between the front and back. It reminds me of an old Hi-ace taxi so I was relieved that it wasn't present in this updated model.

While the GO is not a rocket on wheels, its tiny 50kW 1.2 litre engine combined with a weight of just 820kg makes for surprisingly nippy little car. It does the job of accelerating when you need it without a huge amount of lag.

It took some getting used to at first but the elevated ergonomically-located gear shift lever is actually very cool. Shifting is made easier and gives you a more controlled driving experience whether its a quick trip to the shops or just cruising about.

On a few occasions, I often found myself turning the aircon switch, forgetting that it has to be done via the cool 7" touchscreen infotainment screen.

Connectivity features such as Bluetooth and Apple Carplay is available at the touch of a button, a real big tick in the box for someone like me who likes convenience while driving. Another neat touch was the 'Welcome' and 'Goodbye' message that displays on screen when you start and switch off the car.

Suffice to say, it was a beauty to drive in traffic.

3167cfa6d71142cbbd719ef50740bbc5.png


The long road is no problem for this little budget hatch as I took a leisurely drive to the Table View and Milnerton areas attempting to find a nice spot to do some skateboarding.

I drove around for a good part of 2 hours in 30 degree plus heat with the aircon on and not once did I have to look at the fuel gauge. Its 5.2l /100km economy had me very impressed and all I wanted to do was drive it longer.

It really looks the part wherever you drive it. I wasn't at all surprised to find a bystander staring at the car and commenting that it looks "fresh and funky on a hot summers day'. I strongly agree with him.

The blue decals on its white base coat and 14" wheels bode well with one another and the daytime running lights is another awesome feature that ticks the box for me in terms of modernity.

A well packaged deal

While it is blatantly obvious that the Go isn't made for tall people such as myself, it suits the those of average height and frame just fine.

While the car is packaged well overall, I have a few pet peeves. One of them was that buttons that don't automatically lock after driving for about 20km/h, this is crucial given SA's horrendous hijacking scourge.

The AUX and USB points isn't immediately visible from the drivers seat as its placed awkwardly below the gear console.

What you see is what you get and what you get is value for money with pricing starting from R144 500.

The GO has strong competition in its segment with the likes of the Renault Kwid, Suzuki Swift and Hyundai Grand i10 all popular choices.

The significant changes made over the last few years has noticeably improved its standing in the market.

Servicing takes place every 15 000km with a 3-year/100 000km warranty as standard while there are optional service and maintenance plan packages for you to choose from.

Pricing and Spec
Trim level - Price
GO Mid Spec - R144 500
GO Lux Spec - R165 500
GO+ 7-seater Mid - R154 200
GO+ 7-seater Lux - R175 900
GO+ Panel Van - R155 200

https://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/driven-2018-datsun-go-lux-20190128
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What does the 7-seater look like?

Nice detailed review btw
 
Owning a new car is no longer a costly indulgence reserved only for those with deep pockets. By foregoing small daily treats or saving the money you would normally use for public transport, you could be the proud owner of a brand-new Datsun GO for as little as R75 a day.

The Datsun GO was launched late last year and the Mid Spec model costs a total of R144 500. This means over a period of six years with 0% deposit, R75 a day would pay off this zippy car as well as cover the costs of interest.

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A good place to start

There are a number of ways you could scrounge together R75 every day. Start looking at your daily spending habits and think of creative ways you could cut back a little. For example, skipping your morning latte and croissant from the local coffee shop is a good place to start.

Preparing lunches at home is another great way to save ZAR - not to mention healthier than the toasted tramezzini and cooldrink from the office canteen.

And when was the last time you looked over your subscription services and cleared out the ones you are not using anymore? Do you really need three video-on-demand services?

Only R75 a day

Commuting back and forth to work each day on public transport or private taxies can easily exceed R75, especially if you live far from the office. And people often subject themselves to this way of getting around because owning a car seems unattainable.

Not only can it be easy to pull together R75 a day, owning a Datsun GO will get you places faster than public transport. In addition, the impressive fuel efficiency of the 1.2-litre engine, which has a combined consumption of 5.2 litres per 100km will save you money on fuel costs.

Smart city slicker

The Datsun GO and GO+ models come with a standard 3-year/100,000km warranty and an optional service plan. Consumers will also receive one-year insurance with the purchase of a GO or GO+, so for the first year, your new car will truly only cost you R75 a day.

The beauty about the GO is that when driving it you won’t feel like you are driving a car that only costs you R75 a day.

The new models have an upmarket style that will stand out in the crowd and smart features that are usually found in more expensive vehicles. The GO and GO+ now have redesigned front grille and bumpers (front and rear) and 14" wheels.

The New GO and GO+ models are powered by the energetic petrol engine that produces 50kW at 5 000rpm and 104Nm at 4 000rpm paired with a smooth 5-speed manual transmission.

It also comes with a long list of safety features which will ensure that you are not skimping on what is really important.

Standard specification includes reverse parking sensors, intermittent wipers, central locking, an immobiliser, ABS, driver and passenger airbags, and retractable seat-belts.

So, have you figured out where that R75 is coming from yet?

https://www.wheels24.co.za/News/Gui...nd-new-datsun-go-by-saving-r75-a-day-20190129
 
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