Auto Expo preview report 1 (Nissan & Datsun)

Auto Expo preview report 1(Nissan & Datsun)

Nissan will exhibit two models of its economy brand Datsun,including an MPV at the Delhi Auto Expo next month.

The Japanese auto major has revived the Datsun brand after 32 years to provide what the company says'an economical and stylish alternative'.

Carlos Ghosn Nissan motor presiden and CEO said the company wanted to introduce a slew of low cost cars under the Datsun brand.Ghosn said,”We will introduce low cost cars priced below Rs.3 lakh under the Datsun brand.”

Nissan will showcase the Go hatchback and Go+ MPV.The company had unveiled the Go hatchback last year during the relaunch of the Datsun brand.A formal launch is scheduled for the expo.The company might start taking orders from march at a price less than Rs.4 lakh($6,380,£3,880).

The hatchback will compete with the upcoming Maruti Celerio and the Hyundai i10.Nissan expects to sell around 2,50,000 units of the datsun cars by the end of 2016.

the Go+ MPV is likely to compete with the Maruti

Ertiga and the Chevrolet Enjoy but Nissan wants to project it as a better option by offering similar specs but at a more competetive price.Sources within the company say that the pocket pinch for the Go+ would be around Rs.6.5 lakh($10,400 ,£ 6,300).Nissan will also showcase a variety of body kits for the two cars giving an idea to customers about the different ways the cars can be customised.

Datsun will also unveil a concept car at the Auto Expo and they are trying not to let the cat out of the bag.Though the company is keeping the design and specs of the car aunder wraps industry insiders say the car will show styles to be incorporated in the future.Created to appeal to the youngsters the new concept would be distinctive and stylish.

Nissan would also showcased its brand new 2014 Sunny sedan in the Expo.