Budget car redefined..!

Exterior The Datsun Go T is a well designed and cute looking car from all exterior angles. It looks best when viewed from a higher vantage point! The Body coloured bumpers and matt finish on the  windows sils add beauty. Datsun looks as big or even bigger than other larger cars like Ford Figo, VW Polo or Swift.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The Datsun Go offers plenty of space on the inside to comfortably seat five passengers and also ensures that their large luggage fits in too. We are a family of five and travel quite comfortably..! The plastics are of good quality and although not too fancy meet my utilitarian requirements. I don't really miss the dashboard from my old car..!

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The engine is smooth and delivers power in a linear fashion, most likely because of the electronic gas pedal. Although a bit noisy initially, once in motion the engine gets into a steady tone. The large engine has lots of reserve power. I haven't yet run in the engine, so keeping it slow and smooth for now. I hope the mileage improves over the days, I get 15 Km/litre with 80% of the total 300 km covered in city traffic.

Ride Quality & Handling The car is well controlled and has a small turning radius, thus enabling city folks to twist and turn with the traffic. At speeds up to 80 KM the car is perfectly poised and the ride quality is really good. I havent yet crossed the 80 km mark since the engine is new; but I don't think there should be anything wrong with the handling even beyond 110 Km/hr. Having said that, during quick acceleration, the front tyres tend to squeal from lack of sufficient traction. This could be because of the car's low overall weight.

Final Words I bought the Datsun having remembered the brand name from my Africa days decades ago. I trust the Datsun name and this is a good car that offers great value for money. For those with family, it is a wiser choice than other car brands within the same price segment. The Datsun offers you more space, comfort, and a powerful engine without compromising on fuel consumption.

Areas of improvement The doors could be made to sound a little stronger and the steel thicker. The datsun company can do something to ensure a duller and heavier thud on the sheet metal thus giving more confidence to the owner and passengers. Could also include a day/night rearview mirror. Improve the suspension so that the whole car doesn't vibrate and bounce around when hitting rough roads.

Price, Fuel Economy, Powerful Engine, Steering and Control, Space and Comfort, Boot SpaceInsecure sounding sheet metal, weak sounding doors, no night drive rearview mirror, noisy engine