Datsun Go : 2014

2014 Datsun Go.

Datsun is back, but only in India (at first) with more vehicles and markets planned in Indonesia, Russia and South Africa by the end of next year. The first vehicle is this butt-ugly GO five door hatchback that will sell for under $6,700.

2014 Datsun Go.

Datsun Sunny 1000 Deluxe : 1966

1966 Datsun Sunny 1000 Deluxe B10.

Datsun asked the public to name this vehicle and “Sunny” was chosen out of 8.5 million entries. It was launched in April of 1966 and had 56 horsepower. (image source: Nissan)

1966 Datsun Sunny 1000 Deluxe B10.

Datsun 510 : 1978

1978 Datsun 510

The 1978 Datsun 510 hatchback was sporty and compact and had rare features like side-window defoggers. It was equipped with MacPherson strut front suspension for a nimble ride, a 5-speed stick for agile performance and achieved 35mpg on the highway and 25mpg in the city.

1978 Datsun 510

1978 Datsun 510 details

Datsun Cherry 120A Coupe : 1973

1973 Datsun Cherry 120A Coupe

This 1973 Datsun Cherry 120A Coupe (hatchback) has got to have the best “car ass” ever. The rear vent (which I have to assume is fake) looks like the ones people now buy at the K-Mart auto parts section and stick them on their cars, often in triplicate. (image source: John Lloyd)

1973 Datsun Cherry 120A Coupe

Datsun Cherry Estate : 1973

1973 Datsun Cherry Estate

For as attractive as I find this 1973 Datsun Cherry Estate, there is nothing “estate” about it. It’s just a very cool hatch that looks very much like the original Honda Civics. (image source: John Lloyd)

1973 Datsun Cherry Estate

Datsun Cherry F-II : 1976

1976 Datsun Cherry F-II

Offcially, this 1976 Datsun Cherry F-II was called a coupe, but as you can clearly see, the rear opens like a hatch, which makes it a hatchback in my book. The 1977 Datsun Cherry FII Hatchback looked very different, but I like them both. (image source: John Lloyd)

1976 Datsun Cherry F-II

1976 Datsun Cherry F-II

 

Datsun B210 Hatchback : 1976

1976 Datsun B210 Hatchback

The 1976 Datsun B210 Hatchback got 41 mpg highway and 29 city. It had a 1400cc high cam engine, matched to a durable 4-speed manual transmission, with an optional 3-speed automatic also available. It had standard fully reclining bucket seats and power assist front disc brakes.

1976 Datsun B210 Hatchback

1976 Datsun B210 Hatchback

 

Datsun B210 : 1977

1977 Datsun B210

The 1977 Datsun B210 hatchback achieved 50 mpg. It’s value included features like a 5-speed, steel belted radials, sporty stripes, fully reclining bucket seats, carpeting, tinted glass, electric rear window defogger and power-assist front disc brakes. All included in the B-210 “Plus”.

1977 Datsun B210

 

1977 Datsun B210

Datsun Cherry FII Hatchback : 1977

1977 Datsun Cherry FII Hatchback

The 1977 Datsun Cherry FII Hatchback was part of a lineup that included a coupe, an estate, a two door or four door saloon and two hatchbacks. Both hatchbacks had a fold down seat. There were front wheel drive with a transverse 1171cc engine (988cc for the other models). They came with power-assisted dual circuit brakes. This car helped make Datsun one of Britain’s leading car importer for three years.

1977 Datsun Cherry FII Hatchback