Datsun to make a return in emerging markets?

[south of reno]

I just read this on a site posted on july 7th.

 

 

Under the wing of parent company Nissan, new Datsun models might be released into emerging markets in the coming years. The brand will apparently be set up to provide these markets with entry-level vehicles, with prices starting at around the $5000 mark.

 

The vehicles are likely to be sold in markets such as China and India, and other smaller markets such as those found in Latin America, parts of Africa and parts of Eastern Europe.

 

Details of the cars haven’t been confirmed yet as Nissan hasn’t officially announced the move, but the cars are expected to feature about the same level of equipment as the original classics.

 

The last Datsuns that went on sale in Australia were the Datsun 1200 ute in 1985 and the Datsun 280ZX in 1982. Nissan eventually phased out the Datsun brand in most markets by 1986.

 

Would you like to see the Datsun make a comeback?

 

And from this site

 

http://www.stuff.co.nz Nissan is reportedly planning to bring back Datsun as a budget brand for emerging nations.

 

The car brand indelibly linked with model names such as 240Z, Sunny and 1600SSS could be making a comeback.

 

Reports out of Japan suggest Nissan will bring back the Datsun nameplate, which was phased out in the 1980s, to be used on a number of cars designed specifically for emerging markets.

 

The new models will likely be launched as part of Nissan's ambitious "Power88" five-year plan, which will see the Japanese car maker and its subsidiaries release a new model every six weeks for six years.

 

According to Japanese news site The Nikkei, the Datsun-badged models will likely feature a price-tag "of around $5000" - but Nissan hasn't yet confirmed that the Datsun brand will return.

 

However, if it were to be revived, the upcoming Sunny small sedan - which is essentially a four-door version of the Micra hatch - could wear the well-known Datsun Sunny nameplate in places like

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Wide14u]

i think i have herd this before

[boxboy]

It would be nice to get some practical little Datsuns back on the market here. Who makes a little hauler anymore that gets 30 MPG?

[south of reno]

I know right.

[Jayden71]

Bring the 521 longbed to america. Power windoz, efi engine that gets 40mpg!! Hellz yea!!!!

[datzenmike]

This is old news and has been discussed here. Just my opinion but I don't want my Datsun cheapened by them becoming common place again. Remember Nissan made a HL510 (A-10) in the late 70s to capitalize on the fame of the earlier PL510??? Real 510 owners despise them and use them for parts. Same with the DATSUN name and vehicles. Keep them rare and adored by their owners.

[H5WAGON]

Datsun......Made in CHINA.......:o A whole new bred of Ratsun awaits.

 

China the new land of the rising sun.

[Burabuda]

[Burkos]

Hate to be greedy, but i wouldnt wanna see this happen.

[DISLEXICDIME]

new cars for 5g's think of how chity they will be

[nismo dr]

beyond disposable

[south of reno]

They are supposed to be for the Eastern market.

But i think if they introduced some new high quality models for the U.S. and Canada,

I think they would be amazed at the reception of this idea by North America.

[south of reno]

That's a classic

[RedBanner]

Datsun......Made in CHINA.......:o A whole new bred of Ratsun awaits.

 

China the new land of the rising sun.

mao made lots of rising sun propaganda before ww2 and china has several different versions