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Datsun GO Live makes its global debut in Indonesia, might come to India

The design elements on the Datsun’s new GO Live concept car are inspired by today’s millennials, the camouflage-style paint scheme is based on colors and patterns found on many of today’s trendy clothes, shoes and accessories.

Datsun GO Live makes its global debut in Indonesia, might come to India
Datsun GO Live Concept

Based on the Datsun GO, the Japanese auto-maker has now unveiled a new concept in the form of Datsun GO live at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show on Thursday. Datsun GO Live looks completely different from the entry level GO hatchback and the company has tried to bring in exterior lines to give the aggressive look. Many might argue that the GO Live concept looks like Suzuki Swift on steroids but Datsun’s new design on the car is indeed refreshing and if executed on the production version might just give the brand a boost in sales that it has been looking for since the brand was reintroduced in July 2013. As the name suggests, the Datsun GO live is based on the popular Datsun GO, the new design on the car would appeal to the young buyers especially to those who like to customize their cars.”If the GO live could be summed up in a single word, it would be ‘freestyle,’” said Kei Kyu, Datsun’s executive design director. “The car reflects the fun, expressive and liberating attitude that Indonesian car enthusiasts have toward their vehicles. Jakarta is such an exciting place, and we wanted to capture the power and passion of the city with this car.”

The design elements on the Datsun’s new GO Live concept car are inspired by today’s millennials, the camouflage-style paint scheme is based on colors and patterns found on many of today’s trendy clothes, shoes and accessories. The bright yellow accents throughout the body make the concept car attractive. However, Datsun has carried elements from its family design concept as well but the concept does carry a different personality from the Datsunn GO hatchback.

The front fascia of the concept car is hosts a large, bold hexagonal grille and slim, canted headlights. Bulging fender flares, inspired by Datsun’s design heritage, give the car a wide, muscular stance. Datsun GO Live’s silhouette is tall and has a very unconventional design. Datsun says that “its main intention is to provide a fun, personalized mode of transportation.” The car comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, featuring yellow spokes to match the body accents.

Many might see the sporty side skirts a bit overdone but certainly adds to the aggressive design stance. The rear too sits high, giving the impression that its different from Datsun GO. The rear is also highlighted by large, square tail lights, a thick rear bumper and a flamboyant, roof-mounted rear wing.”We didn’t want to just have a sporty execution of the design – like having it sit low to the ground and extra wide – because that’s so typical and predictable in today’s world,” said Kyu. “Instead, we wanted to show that this car makes a strong design statement to our customers, who express themselves through their vehicles and help them celebrate their passions.”

“While this exciting vehicle is mainly a styling exercise – something that hints at the design language of future Datsun models – it’s really something that serves as a valuable partner for the owners and celebrates their individual tastes and lifestyle,” added Kyu.

Datsun India has not confirmed on brining the production version of Datsun GO Live Sport to India yet, but for all practical and affordability purposes this car does make a lot of sense and should come to India. However, if Nissan – Datsun decides to bring this and also to take part at the 2018 auto expo then we might see this GO Live concept at the next year’s auto expo in Delhi.

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First published on: 11-08-2017 at 10:29 IST
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