Datsun GO Plus [2015-2018] Style Edition

Specifications

• Engine & Transmission
  Engine

  1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

  Timely services will keep a motor efficient and in top shape.

  Engine Type

  DOHC 12Valve3 Cylinders

  The official title given by the manufacturer in terms of the name of the engine, the displacement and the number of cylinders.

  A bigger displacement and more than four-cylinders generally indicate a performance-oriented engine.

  Fuel Type

  Petrol

  All cars in India either run on petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG or electric power.

  Max Power (bhp@rpm)

  67 bhp @ 5000 rpm

  Gives a good idea of the performance of the vehicle under full thrust. A higher figure here usually means a higher top speed as well.

  Higher the power, the peppier the engine but it can also affect fuel economy.

  Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

  104 Nm @ 4000 rpm

  Relates to in-gear acceleration. A higher figure here means better roll-on acceleration, fewer gear shifts, and possibly better fuel efficiency.

  The more torque at low RPM range makes the engine feel more responsive. It also allows the engine to run smoothly without too many gear changes.

  Mileage (ARAI)

  20.6200008392334 kmpl

  This is the maximum fuel efficiency that an engine gives. All numbers are provided by the manufacturer based on tests conducted and specified by the standards of the ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India)

  Such fuel efficiency attained while driving in special conditions makes it unlikely to get it in real-world conditions

  Drivetrain

  FWD

  Cars come with different drivetrain configurations depending on the segment.

  Front-wheel drive (FWD) is most common in mainstream cars while expensive cars or SUVs come with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).

  Transmission

  Manual - 5 Gears

  Type of transmission used to transfer power from the engine to the wheels

  A manually operated transmission is the most popular type, thanks to its simplicity and low cost. Varied types of automatic transmissions are also available.

• Dimensions & Weight
  Length

  3995 mm

  The length of the car decides its segment. In India, cars that are less than 4 metres in length enjoy reduced excise duties.

  

  • Length: 3995

  Longer length results in more cabin space. It also adds to straight line stability.

  Width

  1635 mm

  A car's width is defined as its widest point without its mirrors.

  

  • Width: 1635

  Although more width gives you more lateral space inside the cabin, it makes the car more difficult to park in narrow spots.

  Height

  1490 mm

  The height of the car denotes the highest point of the vehicle from the ground.

  

  • Height: 1490

  Taller the car, the more headroom there is on offer inside the cabin. However, a tall boy stance also affect the car’s centre of gravity which can cause more body roll.

  Wheelbase

  2450 mm

  The space between the center of the front and rear wheels.

  

  • Wheelbase: 2450

  The longer the wheelbase, the more space there is inside the cabin.

  Ground Clearance

  170 mm

  It’s the space between the lowest point of the car and the ground.

  

  • Ground Clearance: 170

  If the car has a good amount of clearance, it’s easier for it to clear big speed breakers and overall, deal with bad roads.

• Capacity
  Doors
  5 Doors
  The number of doors define the category of car. For example – four door means sedan, two-door means coupe while five-doors usually refer to a hatchback, MPV or an SUV.
  
  • Doors: 5
  Seating Capacity

  7 Person

  The number of people that can be seated comfortably in the car, which has also been mandated by the car manufacturer.

  No of Rows

  3 Rows

  Smaller cars usually have two rows which can seat five, but some SUVs and MPVs have three rows and can seat around 7-8 passengers.

  Bootspace

  347 litres

  Boot space defines how practical the car is with respect to how much luggage it can carry.

  

  • Bootspace: 347

  A boot with a large and wide opening is ideal for loading heavy items. Additionally, a lower loading height also makes it easy to put in luggage.

  Fuel Tank Capacity

  35 litres

  The official volume of the fuel tank of a car, usually denoted in litres.

  If a car has a large fuel tank, it can cover long distances without refuelling.

• Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres
  Front Suspension

  MacPherson Strut with Double Pivot Lower Arm

  Almost all cars in India use an independent front suspension which is usually the MacPherson Strut type.

  Rear Suspension

  H-type Torsion Beam

  The rear suspension can either be non-independent or independent.

  Most of the budget cars have non-independent suspension while the more expensive ones get independent rear suspension which offers better bump absorption.

  Front Brake Type

  Disc

  Most of the vehicles sold in India get ventilated or non-ventilated disc brakes upfront.

  - The ventilated discs are more popular thanks to them providing better stopping power and it also works well in hot conditions.

  Rear Brake Type

  Drum

  In affordable cars, drums brakes are fitted at the rear as they are cost effective.

  Disc setup at the rear is now getting more popular as cars are getting faster in the real world.

  Minimum Turning Radius

  4.6 metres

  The official kerb-to-kerb minimum radius a car takes to complete a 180-degree turn.

  Shorter the turning radius, the lesser space you need to make a tight turn or to take a U-turn.

  Steering Type

  Power assisted (Electric)

  Almost all steering systems in cars today have an assist to help park them better at low speeds - these can be hydraulic, electro-hydraulic or electric.

  Wheels

  Steel Rims

  The wheels used on cars are either steel rims with plastic wheel cover hub or alloy wheels on higher spec models or expensive cars.

  Razor cut, or diamond cut alloy wheel design are not getting more popular. Manufacturers usually offer these in top-end trim of their car models.

  Spare Wheel

  Steel

  Important in a country with varying quality of roads, spare wheels ensure one doesn’t get stranded when one of the main tyres gets damaged.

  Select premium car models feature space savers (smaller than the stock wheels) to save on boot space.

  Front Tyres

  155 / 70 R13

  The profile/dimension of rubber tyre that fits on the front wheels.

  Rear Tyres

  155 / 70 R13

  The profile/dimension of rubber tyre that fits on the rear wheels.

• Locks & Security
  Engine Immobiliser

  Yes

  A security device that prevents the engine from being started unless the key is present

  Central Locking

  With Key

  This feature let's one unlock all the doors remotely or with a key

  Child Safety Lock

  Yes

  Such locks are built into the rear doors to prevent rear seat occupants from opening the doors

• Comfort & Convenience
  Air Conditioner

  Yes (Manual)

  The different types of air-conditioning systems used to cool the cabin

  Maintaining the lowest temperature and first blower speed offers the best results.

  Heater

  Yes

  This feature allows warm air to pass through the air-con vents for heating the cabin

  Anti-glare Mirrors

  Manual - Internal Only

  These mirrors negate the glare from headlight beams of cars behind you

  Since a large chunk of people love driving around in their high beam, these mirrors come in handy

  Parking Sensors

  No

  Sensors that are usually located on the bumpers of a car to assist/alert the driver while parking

  It takes the stress out of manoeuvring in confined spaces

  12V Power Outlets

  Yes

  This socket provides current to a cigarette lighter style 12 volt plug

  It helps charge smartphones, tablets, laptops, rechargeable batteries and other USB chargers. It also powers a compressor that inflates tyres and the humble cigarette lighter!

• Seats & Upholstery
  Seat Upholstery

  Fabric

  When it's time to replace, use a fabric that grips and are inherently cool to the touch

  • Rear Passenger Seat Type
    Bench
  Third Row Seat Type

  Bench

  This row could either be a bench or a pair of jump/captain seats

  When the need arises, the last row can double up as space for luggage.

  Interiors

  Single Tone

  Depicts if the cabin comes with a single or dual-tone colour scheme

  Interior Colours

  Beige

  The various color shades used within the cabin

  Front Seatback Pockets

  Yes

  The pockets behind the front seats which help rear seat occupants store their stuff

  Headrests

  Front

  The portion extending from or fixed to the seat that supports the head

• Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
  ORVM Colour

  Black

  Mirrors that are placed on the car's exterior, around the door, to aid the driver see behind the vehicle

  Placing/sticking wide-angle mirrors on the ORVMs can enhance the rear view tremendously.

  Power Windows

  Front Only

  When the car's windows can be raised/lowered by pressing a button/switch

  In emergencies where the power window electronics have jammed, exit the vehicle by kicking out the windscreen

  One Touch Down

  Driver

  This feature allows a user to roll down the windows with a single press of a button

  This feature reduces the time your hand is away from the steering wheel

  Adjustable ORVMs

  Externally Adjustable

  Different ways of adjusting the door mirror to suit the driver's requirement

  Tremendously aids driving judgement in a variety of tight situations.

  • Exterior Door Handles
    Body Coloured
  • Interior Door Handles
    Black
  • Door Pockets
    Front
  Bootlid Opener

  Internal

  The various methods of opening the boot lid

• Exterior
  Body-coloured Bumpers

  Yes

  Having parking sensors will save your bumper paint if it brushes by obstacles

  Body Kit

  No

  Functional or purely aesthetic parts added to the car's body such as side skirts and roof/bonnet scoops

• Lighting
  • Headlights
    Halogen
  Follow Me Home Headlamps

  Yes

  The headlamps remain lit for sometime when the car is locked/unlocked to aid user visibility in dark surroundings

  Taillights

  Halogen

  Inspect tail lamp bulbs at periodic intervals for optimum safety.

  • Cabin Lamps
    Front
  Headlight Height Adjuster

  Yes

  Allows adjustment to the height of the headlight beams via a switch on the dashboard

• Instrumentation
  Instrument Cluster

  Analogue

  A screen situated mostly behind the steering wheel displaying information and warning lights regarding the car's various vitals

  • Trip Meter
    Electronic 2 Trips
  Average Fuel Consumption

  Yes

  The amount of fuel consumed by the engine (kmpl) is displayed on the instrument cluster in real time

  A glance will help you maintain better fuel efficiency and save money

  Distance to Empty

  Yes

  The approximate distance a car will run with the amount of fuel remaining in the tank

  • Clock
    Digital
  Low Fuel Level Warning

  Yes

  This alert should be taken as a final warning to head straight to the fuel pump

  Tachometer

  Analogue

  An instrument that measures engine speed in revolutions-per-minute (rpm)

  Ideally, the tachometer helps a driver know when to shift gears in a manual gearbox.

• Entertainment, Information & Communication
  Integrated (in-dash) Music System

  Yes

  The music player that comes factory fitted

  Speakers

  2

  Number of speaker units as part of a car’s surround-sound system

  Steering-mounted controls

  Yes

  The widely-used controls are placed on the steering wheel to ease driver usage

  AUX Compatibility

  Yes

  The car's music player can play tracks off a portable device via an aux cable

  Bluetooth can make AUX cables look ancient, but unlike the former, there's hardly any loss in sound quality

  USB Compatibility

  Yes

  When tracks can be played from a USB/pen drive

  Head Unit Size

  1 Din

  The size of the music system fitted to a car. Traditionally 1-DIN or 2-DIN, are being replaced by touchscreen units of varying sizes.

• Manufacturer Warranty
  Warranty (In Years)

  2

  The automaker can void the vehicle's warranty if the owner has fitted aftermarket components.

  Warranty (In Kilometres)

  Unlimited Warranty

  The automaker can void the vehicle's warranty if the owner has fitted aftermarket components.