Nissan Planning The Relaunch Of Datsun?

[iwanta34gtr]

Stumbled across this, an interesting read.

http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/for-sale-2014-datto-2900-call-nissan/story-fnda1bsz-1226486930607

"The absence of rigorous safety standards that would be applied to models aimed at the US or European markets will also help keep the price down"

Love it.

[wedge_r34gtr]

Read that yesterday. That line was pretty funny.

And with the lack of safety in mnd, i doubt we will see a new Datsun in Oz anytime soon.

[Plattsy]

itll still be better build quality than holden or ford......

[Ph@t-G]

I remember reading an article before about the Datsun brand be revived so that Nissan can start targeting developing markets like Africa. But the brand will only be sold in those markets and not developed ones like Australia.

[Stinky Rooster]

itll still be better build quality than holden or ford......

Yeah, because russian made gear is SO much better........

[Plattsy]

ive gotta say everything russian ive ever used batters the aussie equiv.

[Stinky Rooster]

your lack of examples speak volume.

ever ridden a ural? or driven a lada?

[Plattsy]

certainly have my grandad had a lada. couldnt make it up hills but didnt fall apart after 3 years.

[Plattsy]

mention goes to the lada nava that i drove around prishtina for 4 months. never broke down once. even full of bullet holes.

amazing a commodore made in the same year couldnt even manage a trip from hastings to dandenong without fuc#ing up.

Edited October 4, 2012 by Plattsy

[*LOACH*]

mention goes to the lada nava that i drove around prishtina for 4 months. never broke down once. even full of bullet holes.

amazing a commodore made in the same year couldnt even manage a trip from hastings to dandenong without fuc#ing up.

Well my VL turbo has 360 000 kms on it and still going strong. If Holdens had such terrible reliability why would they be chosen for every other taxi? Compare the reliability of the GTR to the Commodores when they were racing in the early nineties. The current Camaro and a bunch of other American cars are based off the Commodore. Thanks for trying but:

Back on topic, I hope they do bring the Datsuns out. Even if they aren't in the developed countries it shouldn't be too long before we can get imports...can't wait for a Datto 1000 wagz return.

Edited October 4, 2012 by *LOACH*

[luke gtr]

Well my VL turbo has 360 000 kms on it and still going strong. If Holdens had such terrible reliability why would they be chosen for every other taxi? Compare the reliability of the GTR to the Commodores when they were racing in the early nineties. The current Camaro and a bunch of other American cars are based off the Commodore. Thanks for trying but:

Back on topic, I hope they do bring the Datsuns out. Even if they aren't in the developed countries it shouldn't be too long before we can get imports...can't wait for a Datto 1000 wagz return.

your vl with a nissan engine?

[iwanta34gtr]

your vl with a nissan engine?

Beat me to it.

Anyway, I'm still interested in learning about the safety features.

Bet there will be a string so you can safely deploy your own air bag.

[iwanta34gtr]

^ And I also bet you have to inflate it yourself upon entry.

[mad082]

itll still be better build quality than holden or ford......

i'll take the holden or ford thanks. 250,000kms on my vt wagon and still going strong. only service it every 15,000kms.

[*LOACH*]

your vl with a nissan engine?

I guess that I was considering a car to be more than an engine. Also it was only one of a bunch of points I made.

^ And I also bet you have to inflate it yourself upon entry.

Really want to comment but not wasteland so won't

Edited October 4, 2012 by *LOACH*

[Plattsy]

Taxi? Anything to do with stimulating the economy? Same reason they use mercy in Germany?

Also your car has done just over 200 thousand miles. Wow. I owned a 74 mini that did more than that was better build quality too.

Now take your self to bed.

[*LOACH*]

FYP

I don't want an Australian built Holden. What I REALLY want is to meet two proletarian Russian brothers and for them to take turns at roughly ploughing my bottom in the back of a horse-drawn Trabant.

Edited October 4, 2012 by *LOACH*

[iwanta34gtr]

Moving on with constructive conversation.

Would be interesting to see some concept cars, text under picture in article says design may be similar to the 120Y, however this is just stipulation.

[*LOACH*]

Moving on with constructive conversation.

Would be interesting to see some concept cars, text under picture in article says design may be similar to the 120Y, however this is just stipulation.

There is this one, not a real Datsun concept just some designers take on a 240z, interesting but I hope a Datsun designed 24oz concept would turn out better.

http://www.diseno-ar...0z_concept.html

Is there really much of a chance of them releasing anything remotely interesting or is just gonna be the cheapest FWD they can make?

Edited October 4, 2012 by *LOACH*

[Plattsy]

Wow an Australian using a gay joke. Who says we're not cultured.

Any way I for one am up for no frills cheap fwd cars. Best to tinker with!