Datsun Go
In 2012, Nissan announced that it would revive the Datsun marque as a low-cost brand in certain territories including South Africa. The brand had an existing reputation for value and reliability in this country, so a budget car would be well-received.
2014: Enter the Datsun Go. The Go is based on the same platform as the Nissan Micra. The Datsun Go is available in three variants. All three are powered by a naturally aspirated, three-cylinder 12v DOHC petrol engine featuring electronic fuel injection. Check out the differences:
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GO A (O) Mid |
GO T (O) Lux |
GO T (O) CVT Lux |
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Max Power (kW/rpm) |
50 @ 5 000 rpm |
50 @ 5 000 rpm |
57 @ 6 000 |
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Max Torque (Nm/rpm) |
104 @ 4 000 rpm |
104 @ 4 000 rpm |
104 @ 4 400 rpm |
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Transmission |
5-Speed Manual |
5-Speed Manual |
5-Speed CVT* |
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Fuel Consumption (l/100km) |
5.0 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
*CVT stands for continuous variable transmission. There are no gears. A belt drives power to the wheels giving you power as you accelerate, slow down or brake. This precision results in the great fuel-efficiency for an automatic vehicle.
The Datsun Go is a superb value proposition that has enough power to give you an enjoyable driving experience with 1-100km acceleration of just 13.3 seconds. Maintenance and parts are affordable and easy to find, making this an all-round good choice for a city run-around.