Nissan's historic budget badge
Datsun
Datsun was Nissan's export name for decades and was revived in 2013 for emerging markets before being retired again in 2022.
- Country
- Japan
- Group
- Nissan
- Founded
- 1931
- Headquarters
- Yokohama
Known for
- 240Z heritage
- Emerging-market value
- GO hatchback
- Retired 2022
Ownership & structure
Owned by Nissan; currently dormant.
Datsun model line-up3 lines
Name & badge guide
“Datsun” is the manufacturer; each heading below is a model family or a grouped set of closely related models. Engine, battery, trim and regional badges can vary without indicating a new generation.
GO
Seg BHatchback · Supermini / Subcompact
Budget hatchback for India, Indonesia and Russia.
Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent
GO+
Seg MMPV / Van · Multi-purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Seven-seat version of the GO.
Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent
240Z
Seg SSports / GT · Sport / Grand Tourer
The classic straight-six sports coupe that made the name.
Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent
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