Here are the first live images of the Indian-spec
2018 Datsun GO in the new Amber Orange colour, courtesy IAB reader Mo Tron. The
facelifted hatchback and its MPV version (2018 Datsun GO+) are available in the
just-announced Sunstone Brown colour as well.
The 2018 Datsun GO and 2018 Datsun GO+ feature some
cosmetic enhancements aimed at making them look more visually appealing and
more technologically advanced. Outside, they feature new front bumper
with pronounced ends for aggressive styling and LED DRLs, new radiator grille
pattern, sharper lower air intake, body coloured ORVMs, 14-inch alloy wheels
and rear wiper.
Inside, the redesigned dashboard has closable
glovebox for storing items safely. Rectangular air vents have replaced circular
units in the centre, and there’s a 6.75-inch touchscreen infotainment system
with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support in place of the single-DIN audio
system. The instrument panel sees the addition of a tachometer to keep the revs
in check.
The front seats are now conventionally designed, and
the parking brake, also new, is now positioned between them. While the old
models feature only front power windows, the new models have rear power windows
as well. On the safety front, the new models offer not only driver airbag but
also front passenger airbag.
The 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine standard
in both old models should have no changes. In the current form, it develops 68
PS at 5,000 rpm and 104 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. A 5-speed manual
transmission is standard, but Datsun may offer an AMT option in the facelifted
models. The old hatchback and MPV deliver a fuel economy of 20.1 km/l
and 19.44 km/l respectively.
The 2018 Datsun GO and 2018 Datsun GO+’s launch will
take place on 9 October, and deliveries will commence the very next day.
Pre-bookings are now officially open, for an amount of INR 11,000.
