Datsun has launched the updated GO and GO+ for the Indian market. The
2018 Datsun GO (facelift) is available with prices starting from INR 3.29 lakhs
while the GO+ can be purchased for INR 3.83 lakh (both ex-showroom Delhi). The
hatchback will compete against the likes of the new Hyundai Santro, and the
Tata Tiago to name a few.
The 2018 Datsun GO receives exterior and interior
upgrades. This is a facelift and thus the hatchback continues to
feature the same mechanical specifications as its predecessor. Therefore, under
the hood is the same 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine that is tuned to
deliver 68 PS of maximum power at 5,000 rpm and 104 Nm of peak torque at 4,000
rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission while an AMT gearbox
is not available at the moment.
Visual upgrades to the exterior include revised
fascia with updated headlamps, new radiator grille, body coloured ORVMs and
redesigned front bumper. The daytime-running LEDs have been integrated into the
new bumper and are surrounded by black garnishing. Sides reveal the new 14-inch
diamond cut alloy wheels.
A significant change is seen on the inside. The
hatchback now gets a first-in-segment 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Connectivity. The new dashboard also
features revised air-con vents. Apart from the addition of the new infotainment
system, the Datsun GO also gets driver-side airbag and ABS as standard. The
passenger side airbag is only available in the top-spec variant.
The new Datsun GO also gets new colour options.
Thus, over and above the earlier five colour choices – Blue, Ruby, White,
Silver and Grey – the hatchback can be purchased in Amber Orange and Sun Stone
Brown.
|
Variant
|
GO
|
GO+
|
|
D
|
INR 3.29 lakh
|
INR 3.83 lakh
|
|
A
|
INR 3.99 lakh
|
INR 4.53 lakh
|
|
A (O)
|
INR 4.29 lakh
|
INR 5.05 lakh
|
|
T
|
INR 4.49 lakh
|
INR 5.30 lakh
|
|
T (O)
|
INR 4.89 lakh
|
INR 5.69 lakh
|
Please note that the prices are introductory. As
reported in October 2018, bookings for the Datsun GO had started for a token
amount of INR 11,000.
