Renault- Nissan to Develop Three Datsun Brand Based Models in Chennai - Indian Cars News

Emerging markets like India, China and many more in the list are becoming hot destinations for carmakers to enjoy high volume frenzy with the introduction of products, matching the particular market needs. And for the same the French auto group Renault is planning to bring in affordable mini cars in the A Segment in the association with Japanese auto giant Nissan Motors. As both Nissan and Renault have formed an insight with premium cars in India, this move of launching a new brand will surely call the graduating two wheeler buyers.

 
As of now, three models based on Datsun brand are in list, which will be developed in Chennai facility. Out of these, first is an “A-entry“ car Datsun I2, which is likely to be priced in the range of Rs.2.5- Rs.3.5 lakh. Expected to take on the likes of Maruti Alto, Tata Nano and Tata Indica eV2, Datsun 12 has completed the benchmarking process and the project is now in second stage of development.

 
The second car in the list is compact and modish hatchback based on the V-Platform. Codenamed as K2, the Datsun K2 is expected to be rolled out before Datsun 12 and will house same Micra powering 1.2-liter petrol engine, however downsized 1.5-liter K9K diesel engine can also be fixed in the small car, as diesel plays big role in any segment. The world testing of this vehicle is expected to be begun in mid of next year.

 
Last but not the least, third number comes for Datsun K2 7- seater, following the same Indica series of cars philosophy to adron a list of body styles and wheelbases. To be resulted in a family van in the track of a B Segment hatchback, the all new model will be worked out in full time after two of above models reach in final stage of development.

 
As far as aspirations of Renault are concerned, it wishes to collect half its sales for this year from outside European markets and to take this trend for more years to come.

 
 

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