Competition is bound to reach new heights when two cars born from the same production line face each other in the market. The Datsun brand which had been inactive for nearly 3 decades has now sprung to life with the 'Go' hatchback launch by Nissan recently in the Indian market. The Datsun Go has been priced at 3.12 lakh for the entry level model, while the top spec model costs Rs. 3.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Nissan Micra has been present in the Indian market for quite sometime now and has gained quite a lot of popularity in the hatchback segment.
Nissan Micra has won the prestigious “2010 Small Car of the Year” award for the petrol variant. This hatchback is powered by 1.2 litre HR12 engine, dual over head camshaft. The 3-cylinder 12 valve in-line petrol mill has the capacity to displace close to 1198cc. Nissan Micra XV CVT features a unique power train churn out a maximum power output of 74.48Bhp at 6000 Rpm in combination with a peak torque output of 104Nm at 4000 Rpm. The engine has been mated to a 5-Speed manual transmission gear box and has been designed to deliver simplified gear shifts. For safety, the car features antilock braking system with EBD and brake assist. Furthermore, the front occupants in the car are secured with airbags.
The 5 door Datson Go hatchback is powered by a 1.2 litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine. The fairly powered engine is mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox and delivers a fuel efficiency of around 20.6 kmpl. As per sources, the diesel version is anticipated to be launched at a later unreleased date. Series production of the first Datsun model in India, the Datsun Go, has begun on the 4th of February at the Renault-Nissan joint venture Oragadam plant in Chennai. The front seats in the Datsun Go has been designed keeping in mind the natural curve of the spine to support the pelvis and chest, thereby relieving pressure off your back. The interior is spacious and noise free. Amongst a list of hatchback cars in India, the Datsun brand may face the stiffest competition from the Maruti Suzuki Celerio.
