Datsun brand is back after almost three decades and will stage the world premiere of its hatchback Datsun Go at Auto Expo 2014. The hatchback would be manufactured in India under the Nissan-Renault jointly created production plant at Chennai. Nissan plans to manufacture approx 10 models by 2016 including this Datsun's hatchback in its Chennai plant. Reports suggest that the Datsun Go will be based on the Nissan V platform like the Nissan Micra. The armed engine in this hatchback would be a 1200cc, 1.2 liter, straight-three petrol engine by developing the max power of 68bhp and peak torque of 140Nm. The equipment of diesel fuel in this Datsun Go is still not confirmed yet. The gear lever is dashboard-mounted and Datsun have also provided a mobile dock holder. The engine would be mated with 5-speed manual transmission gearbox. The dimensions of this new five seater hatchback are 3785mm x 1635mm x 1485mm along with the expected wheelbase of 2450mm. The model is likely to be priced under Rs 4 lakh.
