Datsun redi-GO Concept στο Ν. Δελχί [w/video]

18:01 5/2/2014 - Πηγή: AutoBlog

Η Datsun στην έκθεση του Δελχί παρουσίασε το redi-GO Concept. Η εταιρία το χαρακτηρίζει ως ένα κομψό και διακριτικό όχημα το οποίο αποτελεί ένα “βήμα μπροστά σε ότι αφορά τη γοητεία της κατηγορίας“ και ανήκει στη mini κατηγορία, δείχνοντας μας ένα πιθανό μοντέλο παραγωγής το οποίο θα απευθύνεται σε ένα αισιόδοξο και νεανικό κοινό της Ινδίας και άλλων αναδυόμενων αγορών.

To redi-GO Concept διαθέτει τη σχεδιαστική γλώσσα της Datsun, συνδυάζοντας την πρακτικότητα ενός πεντάθυρου hatchback και την άνεση ενός SUV.

Φορά ζάντες 15″, με τους προφυλακτήρες του να είναι ενσωματωμένοι πάνω στο σώμα του πρωτότυπου. Είναι βαμμένο σε έντονο πράσινο χρώμα, με LED φωτιστικά σώματα, διαθέτοντας 2.350 mm μεταξόνιο, προσφέροντας έτσι αρκετό χώρο για τους πέντε επιβάτες του.

Περαιτέρω λεπτομέρειες δεν έγιναν γνωστές αλλά πληροφορίες αναφέρουν ότι έχει εσωτερική ονομασία Ι2 και βασίζεται πάνω στην Common Module Architecture (CMA) πλατφόρμα, που έχει εξελιχθεί από κοινού Renault και Nissan.

Επίσης, ακούγεται ότι η Γαλλική εταιρία θα αποκτήσει και δικιά της έκδοση του μοντέλου που θα μοιράζεται την ίδια πλατφόρμα και μηχανικά σύνολα αλλά διαφορετικό σχεδιασμό, ώστε να είναι εμφανή η διαφορά με το ιαπωνικό αυτοκίνητο.

Τέλος, στην ίδια έκθεση η εταιρία παρουσιάζει τόσο το Go, όσο και το G0+, μαζί με δύο εξοπλισμένες εκδόσεις του Go.

[Πηγή: Datsun]

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New Delhi, India – Datsun revealed the Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT at the 12th Delhi Auto Expo 2014, hinting at the direction of the brand’s possible future.

The name reflects the car’s character and expresses the excitement of “ready to go” before people start their day’s journey, giving customers the ability to explore a new day, to challenge new things and to build a way ahead.

Shiro Nakamura, SVP and Chief Creative Officer, said: “Although Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT is just that – a concept – it shows clearly the way we are thinking. It’s an ambitious styling exploration but, being a Datsun, it is a logical design, too”.

Builds on Datsun’s design language and hints at an exciting future direction

Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT builds on Datsun’s design language, being modern and distinctive, clear and robust, vigorous and positive. Combining five-door hatchback practicality with a rugged SUV stance, the Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT previews a potential small crossover for the Indian market.

“We wanted a modern and characteristic design that, at the same time, appeared long-lasting and substantial. We feel we have managed to combine these apparent contradictions in the concept,” said Koji Nagano, Executive Design Director, who leads the entire Datsun design project.

Fully integrated front and rear bumpers

The lime green contrasts with matte aluminium-look grey finish for the sills, wheels arches, and bumper inserts reinforcing its crossover concept aspects. With a wheelbase of 2,350 mm and high ground clearance Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT offers ample interior space.

Distinctive tessellated formation on the roof of the Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT

Although the concept remains a styling study at this stage, were it to be put into production it would be priced to target established compact hatchbacks delivering a compelling mix of modernity, quality and innovation.

“If we were to make a car like Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT it would be a segment creator in India, an aspirational car that at the same time is attainable, a car that would be within reach of the first time buyer. This concept shows how serious we are about reinvigorating the market by catering for the needs of a growing class of Indians who have the chance to own a family car that will enable them to enjoy a new sense of independence,” said Vincent Cobee, Global Head of Datsun.

The Datsun redi-GO concept will be on display at the Datsun stand at the Delhi Auto Expo 2014 from February 7th till the 11th.

Datsun Stand Debuts at Delhi Auto Expo

Feb.5 – New Delhi, India – Datsun participated at the 12th Delhi Auto Expo for the first time in India, displaying a full launch line-up of its models for up-and-coming customers in India. The Delhi Auto Expo marks another milestone for the brand, which first announced its return in March 2012. Watch how the brand has progressed over the past two years in the video above.

Datsun GO

The Datsun GO, unveiled in July 2013, will take dominant place at the Datsun stand in a full line-up of body colours that will be available at the start of sales – blue, white, silver and red.

Production of the car has begun at the Renault Nissan Alliance plant at Oragadam, near Chennai, with first deliveries to customers planned in March 2014.Datsun will offer a wide variety of accessories for the model: from spoilers, body side moldings and alloy wheels, to fog lamps, exhaust finishers, LED kick plate, glowing logo emblem and many more. Customers will also be able to personalise the interior of their car, including seat covers, floor carpet mats and mood lights to create their preferred ambience while driving.

The model is the result of a joint effort between teams in Japan and India. With styling by the Global Nissan Design Center in Japan, while R&D and engineering development for the project were entrusted to local engineering resources and suppliers to ensure the product would suit local market conditions, preferences and needs. Watch how the Datsun GO was developed in the video above.

Datsun GO+

Also, on the stand is the Datsun GO+ seven-seater, which was announced as the second model for India, with production and sales in India slated to begin in the second half of 2014.

Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT

Finally, Datsun showcased the brand new Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT which gave visitors a glimpse of Datsun’s potential future and model line-up expansion.

The Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT brings the crossover’s values into a new market segment and is designed to appeal to the new generation of young and optimistic people, “risers”. For more on the concept, click here.Datsun will be showcasing its full launch line-up at the Delhi Auto Expo 2014 from February 7th till the 11th.

Datsun Gives Hints of Possible Way Ahead with Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT

Datsun’s new concept hints at an exciting futureDatsun redi-GO CONCEPT designed to capture the imagination of India’s rising generationRefreshing crossover of hatchback bodystyle and SUV cues in a concept that imagines a new style of vehicle for IndiaDatsun redi-GO CONCEPT reflects Datsun’s key values of modernity, quality and inventive-thinking

DELHI, India, 05 February 2014 – A look into Datsun’s possible future is revealed by a dramatic new concept being given its world premiere at the 12th Delhi Auto Expo 2014 – the Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT.

The name reflects the car’s character. It is ready to support potential customers to explore a new day, to challenge new things and to build a way ahead. It also expresses the excitement of “ready to go” before people start their day’s journey.

“When we were creating redi-GO CONCEPT we had a few keywords in mind. We wanted a modern and characteristic design that, at the same time, appeared long-lasting and substantial. We feel we have managed to combine these apparent contradictions in the concept,” said Koji Nagano, Executive Design Director, who leads the entire Datsun design project.

With its short overhangs and crossover-style raised body, the compact concept has dynamic rising twin character lines running from front to rear which create the solid and strong boned side profile to the car, emphasizing its agility and robustness.

The modern headlights incorporate distinctive, narrow daytime running lights while the rear LED taillights feature an idiosyncratic twist of light to give Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT a unique visual signature when on the move. LED fog lights strips are fully integrated into the front bumper.

The dynamic movement, strong shoulder line, the shapes of the side windows and the grille with gently curving corners framing a large central area echo the style to be introduced at all Datsun models, namely ‘D-cut grille’.

Fully integrated bumpers front and rear underscore Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT’s robust design which is accentuated by large wheel arches filled by stylish dark chrome 15-inch alloy wheels. The body is finished in a flamboyant lime green, an active and bold colour reflecting the freshness. The lime green contrasts with matte aluminium-look grey finish for the sills, wheels arches, and bumper inserts reinforcing its crossover concept aspects.

The roof is finished in matt black, patterned with a distinctive tessellated formation, showcasing a future personalization opportunity, and giving the impression that the windscreen extends over the cabin and finishes in an extended spoiler.

With a wheelbase of 2,350 mm and high ground clearance Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT offers ample interior space. Aimed at young risers the Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT is seen as the perfect partner for people with an active lifestyle: stylish, smart and comfortable.

There are practical benefits of the crossover styling, too. The raised body and large wheel arches offer greater ground clearance allowing the car to cope better with challenging road surfaces, while the commanding driving position gives drivers an enhanced – and therefore safer – view over the traffic ahead.

“The Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT represents a statement about our ambitions for the future. We are taking our first steps on a long road that will lead Datsun to a significant presence in this fast-moving market. Datsun will meet the needs of Indian’s rising generation thanks to its modern thinking, dedication to quality and outstanding products. It’s an exciting time for India and also for Datsun. The Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT reflects that excitement.”

About DatsunNissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the return of the Datsun brand, Nissan’s third global brand, alongside Nissan and Infiniti, in March 2012. Datsun will provide a sustainable motoring experience to optimistic up-and-coming customers in high-growth markets. Datsun represents 80 years of accumulated Japanese car-making expertise and is an important part of Nissan’s DNA. Datsun vehicles will start sales in India, Indonesia, Russia and South Africa from 2014.

Datsun HistoryDatsun originated in Japan as DAT-GO (the DAT-car) almost a century ago in 1914. The word DAT means ‘lightning-fast’ in Japanese but is also a reference to the first letters of family names of the three financiers who supported the business at the time: Den, Aoyama and Takeuchi. Using the same logic, it was promoted as Durable, Attractive and Trustworthy, or DAT for short.

In 1933, Nissan’s founding father Yoshisuke Aikawa took over the business with a vision of “mobility for all”. The introduction of a light-weight, economical yet resilient car to meet the aspirations of young Japanese people in the early 1930s was named the ‘son of DAT’ – Datson – which later changed to Datsun. Local engineering and mass-production made the founder’s dream a reality.

About Nissan and Datsun in IndiaNissan Motor India Private Ltd. (NMIPL) is a 100% subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. Japan. The company was incorporated in 2005 and offers innovative and exciting products across hatchback, MUV, SUV and sedan segments in India. Nissan together with its global alliance partner Renault set up a manufacturing plant and a Research & Development Centre near Chennai.Nissan in India has a portfolio of two brands, NISSAN and DATSUN. Nissan has partnered Hover Automotive India Pvt. Ltd for the distribution, sales and service of vehicles under NISSAN brand. While Nissan Motor in India will be responsible for distribution, sales and service of vehicle under the DATSUN brand. NMIPL registered sales of 36,975 units in FY 2012. For more information, visit: www.nissan.in, www.datsun.co.in

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Delhi, India (February 05, 2014) – For the first time in the brand’s history, Datsun is participating at the 12th Delhi Auto Expo 2014 displaying its full launch line-up for up-and-coming customers in India. In addition to the Datsun GO hatchback unveiled in July 2013, the seven-seater Datsun GO+ is announced as a second model for the Indian market.

Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT- a possible future direction for the brandUnderlining the importance of the Indian market for the company, Datsun showcases the brand new Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT which will give visitors a glimpse of Datsun’s potential future. The name of the new concept reflects the idea behind it – the car pushes the boundaries of tomorrow, ready to go anywhere and explore the unchallenged.

Although just a concept, it is undoubtedly functional with a high seating position and high eye-point, translating into good visibility, giving easy command of the traffic situation and confidence. Its body-type and high ground clearance make the car ready for tough road conditions providing peace of mind in any type of journeys.

The Datsun redi-GO CONCEPT represents independence and a clear mark of success for the new generation of young customers. Its modern crossover style and bright lime body-colour give it a head-turning presence on the road.

Datsun GO+ is confirmed as a second model in the Datsun range for IndiaTo expand the variety of choice for the customers, Datsun announced the Datsun GO+ seven-seater as the second model for India. The Datsun GO+ is a move-able cozy family lounge able to accommodate all family members in one car for the journey. The light-weight car is equipped with a 1.2L engine and 5-speed manual transmission, tuned for fuel efficiency and good acceleration, whilst delivering agility on congested roads. The car will be produced at the Alliance factory in Oragadam, Chennai with production and sales to begin in the second half of 2014.

Datsun GO – a new modern choice for up-and-coming aspirational customers in IndiaThe Datsun GO, unveiled in July 2013, will take the dominant place at Delhi Auto Expo and will be presented in its full line-up of body colours that will be available at the start of sales – blue, white, silver and red. The Datsun GO is powered by a lightweight, lively 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine providing class leading fuel efficiency. Earlier this week production of the car started at the Renault Nissan Alliance plant at Oragadam, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, with first deliveries to customers planned in March 2014.

To make the choice wider and provide an opportunity for customers to personalize their cars, Datsun will offer a wide variety of accessories: from spoilers, body side moldings and alloy wheels, to fog lamps, exhaust finishers, LED kick plate, glowing logo emblem and many more. Customers will also be able to choose a variety of interior personalization items (including seat covers, floor carpet mats and mood lights) to create their preferred ambience inside the car.