Smooth transition with new Datsun GO
The Datsun Go has been a revelation for the Nissan marque from a South African perspective, securing the revived Datsun brand an enviable portion of the passenger car market and stabling it as one of the top choices for consumers within the bustling budget segment.
Progression
In the past five years, we have seen the introduction of the Go with a driver’s side airbag, ABS brakes and an improved safety structure and the latest model now features a passenger-side airbag, bringing the total count to two. The Go CVT models also get a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, electric windows all-round, 14-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors and follow-me-home headlights.
The CVT
In a segment where most products are sold with manual gearboxes at this stage, the introduction of a CVT by Datsun is a great move. The question though is how the CVT performs, and the short answer is relatively well for a car in this segment, thanks in part to a higher power output of 57 kW and the same 104 N.m of torque from the 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine. In typical CVT fashion, when pushing on with a more staid approach to throttle inputs, the car can make fuss-free progress, particularly in an urban scenario. Datsun claims a combined fuel consumption figure for the Go CVT of 5.0-litres/100km.
Verdict
For first-time car buyers who insist on purchasing a new car, the CVT variants of the Go provide a cost-effective and convenient answer.
Service plan and warranty
Datsun Go models come with a six-year/150 000km warranty and one year’s worth of subsidized insurance while a service plan is optional.
Pricing
Go MID R159 100
Go LUX R170 200
Go CVT R184 200
Go+ MID R169 500
Go+ LUX R180 800
Go CVT R194 800
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