Datsun Go Plus (Launched On: 15-Jan-2015)
The Datsun Go+ looks like a stretched version of the Go hatchback and shares many of its design cues including the front fascia and the overall shape. It is 1.6 meters wide, 1.4-meters high and more importantly 3.95 (wheelbase of 2450mm) meters long qualifying it for the concessions available under the sub four-metre rule when it is launched in India. The rear end too is the same as the Go hatchback but looks proportionately larger due to this being a bigger vehicle.
In a bid to keep costs down and follow what is now an accepted practice among manufacturers to maintain economies of scale, the Datsun Go+ gets exactly the same interior features as the Go hatchback. Everything is exactly the same including the accessories like the mobile phone charging dock.
However, since this an MPV, we expect that on higher spec variants Datsun will offer features like AC vents for the second row and foldable third row seats to increase boot space and unlike the industry trend of captain seats in the second row on the highest spec variant, the Datsun Go+ will continue to have split bench design. From the looks of the pictures, the third row does not get openable windows and passengers will be sitting higher up so as to get breeze from the second row windows and front AC vents.
The engine and underpinnings are the same as the Go hatchback. It makes use of the 1.2-litre three- cylinder petrol engine that produces 67bhp and 104Nm of torque. However since this is the larger vehicle, we expect that Nissan may increase the power. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. In India, we expect that they will also offer the Go+ with the 1.5-litre diesel engine.
Tata Bolt (Launched On: 22-Jan-2015)
Price: - 4.45 - 7 lakh Ex-showroom, New Delhi
The Bolt is based on the same Vista platform and the similarity is visible. The first thing you notice is the paint quality that looks premium and has metal flakes to add the touch of classiness. The front grille is made from a black mesh grille and the crowned hood has prominent stakes. This is a part of Tata’s new design DNA, which will be seeing on all the passenger cars in the near future. The headlights of the Bolt also meld well with the new grille, and styling does look like an upgrade on the existing Vista/Manza styling.
The side profile is where there is a lot of resemblance to the Vista. The Zest rides on 195/55 R16 tyres. The pillars on the Bolt are blacked-out to make it look like the floating-roof. The C-pillar too gets some blacked out areaThe Bolt retains only blacked-out B-pillar and DLO (day-light opening) The Bolt gets projector lamps, however there is no LEDs like we saw in the Zest. It also gets projector lamps, but not xenons. They have the conventional 55/60W bulb and that’s about it.
The biggest USP of the Bolt just like the Zest is its interior styling. The flowing centre console also looks stylish and trendy. The instrument panel flows horizontally than vertically. This is very much-like wrap around, focusing more on the driver. What remains same from the Vista/Manza are the air-con knobs and side vents, power window switches and the door latch. It has a new smaller multi-functional three-spoke steering wheel, which is good to grip. The instrument panel is sloping from right to the left and a new Harman touchscreen infotainment has been developed. This system has Bluetooth, USB, SD and aux connectivity. The Harman system has been developed in India and it has voice command buttons too, on the steering wheel. So, we can expect it to have voice commands.
There is no difference in the interior dimensions of the Vista and the Bolt, hence the space on offer is just sufficient. There is no problem with the headroom or legroom for tall occupants in the first row. The first row seats too, are a lot more supportive than before. Hope something similar makes it to the production models as well. There is sufficient thigh and back support in the first row, however the second row is just fine. The leather on both does feel plush and premium. The Bolt targets the trendy, hence they get beige and black interiors respectively.Tata Motors has plonked in a 1.2-litre Revotron turbo petrol and 1.3-litre Quadrajet diesel engines on the new Bolt. The old 1.4-litre petrol has been discontinued. The Vista will continue to sell along, even once Bolt is launched. The 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine is the new Revotron series of engines from Tata. This petrol engine will produce 84bhp of power and 140Nm of torque. At the moment, only the Polo gets turbo petrol, with a seven-speed dual clutch transmission. The Indian automaker also claims that this new mill will improve the drivability and make it easier to drive without frequent gearshifts as this engine has a good low-end torque. There will be different driving modes on this engine; viz. Eco, City and Sport. The Eco mode is for better economy, sport for outright performance and city for regular driving. On press of a button, the ECU mapping changes to match with the driving style and give the output accordingly.
Price: - 3.79 - 4.76 lakh Ex-showroom, New Delhi
The Datsun Go+ looks like a stretched version of the Go hatchback and shares many of its design cues including the front fascia and the overall shape. It is 1.6 meters wide, 1.4-meters high and more importantly 3.95 (wheelbase of 2450mm) meters long qualifying it for the concessions available under the sub four-metre rule when it is launched in India. The rear end too is the same as the Go hatchback but looks proportionately larger due to this being a bigger vehicle.
In a bid to keep costs down and follow what is now an accepted practice among manufacturers to maintain economies of scale, the Datsun Go+ gets exactly the same interior features as the Go hatchback. Everything is exactly the same including the accessories like the mobile phone charging dock.
However, since this an MPV, we expect that on higher spec variants Datsun will offer features like AC vents for the second row and foldable third row seats to increase boot space and unlike the industry trend of captain seats in the second row on the highest spec variant, the Datsun Go+ will continue to have split bench design. From the looks of the pictures, the third row does not get openable windows and passengers will be sitting higher up so as to get breeze from the second row windows and front AC vents.
The engine and underpinnings are the same as the Go hatchback. It makes use of the 1.2-litre three- cylinder petrol engine that produces 67bhp and 104Nm of torque. However since this is the larger vehicle, we expect that Nissan may increase the power. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. In India, we expect that they will also offer the Go+ with the 1.5-litre diesel engine.
Price: - 4.45 - 7 lakh Ex-showroom, New Delhi
The Bolt is based on the same Vista platform and the similarity is visible. The first thing you notice is the paint quality that looks premium and has metal flakes to add the touch of classiness. The front grille is made from a black mesh grille and the crowned hood has prominent stakes. This is a part of Tata’s new design DNA, which will be seeing on all the passenger cars in the near future. The headlights of the Bolt also meld well with the new grille, and styling does look like an upgrade on the existing Vista/Manza styling.
The side profile is where there is a lot of resemblance to the Vista. The Zest rides on 195/55 R16 tyres. The pillars on the Bolt are blacked-out to make it look like the floating-roof. The C-pillar too gets some blacked out areaThe Bolt retains only blacked-out B-pillar and DLO (day-light opening) The Bolt gets projector lamps, however there is no LEDs like we saw in the Zest. It also gets projector lamps, but not xenons. They have the conventional 55/60W bulb and that’s about it.
The biggest USP of the Bolt just like the Zest is its interior styling. The flowing centre console also looks stylish and trendy. The instrument panel flows horizontally than vertically. This is very much-like wrap around, focusing more on the driver. What remains same from the Vista/Manza are the air-con knobs and side vents, power window switches and the door latch. It has a new smaller multi-functional three-spoke steering wheel, which is good to grip. The instrument panel is sloping from right to the left and a new Harman touchscreen infotainment has been developed. This system has Bluetooth, USB, SD and aux connectivity. The Harman system has been developed in India and it has voice command buttons too, on the steering wheel. So, we can expect it to have voice commands.
There is no difference in the interior dimensions of the Vista and the Bolt, hence the space on offer is just sufficient. There is no problem with the headroom or legroom for tall occupants in the first row. The first row seats too, are a lot more supportive than before. Hope something similar makes it to the production models as well. There is sufficient thigh and back support in the first row, however the second row is just fine. The leather on both does feel plush and premium. The Bolt targets the trendy, hence they get beige and black interiors respectively.Tata Motors has plonked in a 1.2-litre Revotron turbo petrol and 1.3-litre Quadrajet diesel engines on the new Bolt. The old 1.4-litre petrol has been discontinued. The Vista will continue to sell along, even once Bolt is launched. The 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine is the new Revotron series of engines from Tata. This petrol engine will produce 84bhp of power and 140Nm of torque. At the moment, only the Polo gets turbo petrol, with a seven-speed dual clutch transmission. The Indian automaker also claims that this new mill will improve the drivability and make it easier to drive without frequent gearshifts as this engine has a good low-end torque. There will be different driving modes on this engine; viz. Eco, City and Sport. The Eco mode is for better economy, sport for outright performance and city for regular driving. On press of a button, the ECU mapping changes to match with the driving style and give the output accordingly.
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