Live: Datsun GO launch in India

Having made its world debut in July last year, the Datsun GO has enjoyed a fair bit of interest since then. The launch, which is scheduled to get underway soon, is an important one as the GO is better known as Datsun’s comeback model after the brand shut shop in mid 1980s.

Designed and developed for emerging markets like India where majority of small car buyers opt for something which is affordable and practical above all else, the GO seems to fit the bill perfectly. The car is the first of the models to lead Datsun’s future lineup of well-engineered yet affordable entry-level cars.

The GO is powered by a 3-cylinder, 12 valve 1198cc engine producing 70bhp and 104Nm of torque. This is the same engine that Nissan puts in its small offering, the Micra. Datsun, however, has tweaked the engine for enhanced efficiency plus drivability and going by the ARAI certified fuel economy of 20.6 kmpl, the tweaks seem to have worked just fine.

With the official launch ceremony just minutes away, Datsun is all set to introduce the GO here in the Indian market. Meanwhile, you can browse through our comprehensive first drive review here.

Live updates:

- The launch event is underway.

- An early reveal for the cars. All the four color options now on stage.

- Screens playing audio visuals of the whole development process for the Datsun GO.

- Ashwani Gupta, Programme Director of Datsun, now on stage.

- Indian small car industry is amongst the highest growing markets in the global automotive industry, says Mr Gupta.

- First production Go will be delivered today, 100 years after the launch of the first Datsun product.

- Datsun design values include a modern and distinctive looks. The brand says it represents the dynamic nature of the customer who drives their cars

- The GO is powered by a 1198cc petrol engine. The 12 valve, 3-cylinder unit produces 70bhp at 5,000 rpm and 104Nm of torque at 4,000rpm.

- Datsun says the GO has an ARAI certified fuel economy of 20.63kmpl.

- The boot space is capable of hauling nearly 265 litres of luggage, while the fuel tank is rated at 35 litres.

- First in class features include mobile docking station, extended front passenger seat.

- Standard features include a smart meter, speed sensitive wipers, power steering, two-tone interiors and much more.

- The GO will be offered in four different colors and two interior combinations.

- TV commercial for Datsun GO now playing on the screens.

- 'Big on power, space and mileage' exudes Datsun with the short commercial.

- Kenichiro Yomura, President of Nissan India Operations now on stage.

- Year 2015 will mark a decade of existence for Nissan in India, announces Mr. Yomura.

- Datsun will eventually contribute to 1/2-1/3 of Nissan India's sales in India.

- Three new models to be launched in the country by 2016.

- GO+ compact MPV announced as Datsun's second product for the Indian market.

- The GO will be offered with extended warranty and complimentary road-side assistance, confirms Datsun.

- One of the very first Datsun GO customers now called on stage for a photo op with Nissan and Datsun India head honchos.

- Existing Nissan service network to take charge of after-sales service for Datsun Go in India.

- Datsun Go Price list is out (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Datsun GO D – Rs 3.12 lakh

Datsun GO A – Rs 3.46 lakh

Datsun GO T – Rs 3.69 lakh

- For full details on the Datsun GO, read our post-launch story here.

Datsun GO [2014-2018]

City	On-Road Prices
Mumbai	Rs. 3.92 Lakh
Bangalore	Rs. 4.00 Lakh
Delhi	Rs. 3.68 Lakh
Pune	Rs. 3.87 Lakh
Hyderabad	Rs. 3.92 Lakh
Ahmedabad	Rs. 3.72 Lakh
Chennai	Rs. 3.85 Lakh
Kolkata	Rs. 3.83 Lakh
Chandigarh	Rs. 3.67 Lakh

City

On-Road Prices

Rs. 3.92 Lakh

Rs. 4.00 Lakh

Rs. 3.68 Lakh

Rs. 3.87 Lakh

Rs. 3.92 Lakh