Vehicle model
Datsun Go
The Datsun GO is a small five-door city car launched in India on March 19, 2014, the first model badged Datsun after nearly three decades, as part of the brand's revival for emerging markets. Economical and lightweight (about 788 kg), built on a base derived from the older Nissan Micra, it targeted first-time buyers with a spacious cabin and a very low price. Its career was nonetheless marred by a zero-star Global NCAP rating, as its structure was judged unstable and the car was criticized for its lack of airbags, which hurt its image. For lack of success, it disappeared when the brand was discontinued in 2022. Never sold in North America, it has no direct relevance to the Quebec market; its fitments were small, economical sizes of 13 to 14 inches.
History
History of the Datsun Go
The Datsun GO is a small five-door city car launched in India on March 19, 2014, the first model badged Datsun after nearly three decades, as part of the brand's revival for emerging markets. Economical and lightweight (about 788 kg), built on a base derived from the older Nissan Micra, it targeted first-time buyers with a spacious cabin and a very low price. Its career was nonetheless marred by a zero-star Global NCAP rating, as its structure was judged unstable and the car was criticized for its lack of airbags, which hurt its image. For lack of success, it disappeared when the brand was discontinued in 2022. Never sold in North America, it has no direct relevance to the Quebec market; its fitments were small, economical sizes of 13 to 14 inches.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
Front-wheel drive, a small 1.2 L three-cylinder HR12DE gasoline engine (about 67-68 hp), with a five-speed manual transmission. A design oriented toward low cost and frugality (high claimed fuel economy), with no hybridization, electrification or advanced safety equipment.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Pour les Datsun classiques nord-américaines (240Z, 510), l'entraxe emblématique est le 4x114,3 mm (4x4,5 po), longtemps signature de la marque, avec des jantes d'origine de 14 pouces (14x4,5J à 14x5J) chaussées en dimensions étroites du type 165/175 R14. Les propriétaires montent souvent des jantes alliage de 14 à 15 pouces et des pneus plus larges. Au Québec, ces voitures de collection roulent rarement l'hiver, mais tout véhicule circulant de décembre à mars doit être équipé de pneus d'hiver conformes. Faute de chiffres exacts par millésime, vérifier l'entraxe, le déport et le diamètre réels avant tout achat de pneus ou de jantes.
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