Datsun representative model

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

Datsun GO — Hatchback

GO

Seg B

Hatchback · Supermini / Subcompact

Budget hatchback for India, Indonesia and Russia.

Datsun GO+ — MPV / Van

GO+

Seg M

MPV / Van · Multi-purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Seven-seat version of the GO.

Datsun 240Z — Sports / GT

240Z

Seg S

Sports / GT · Sport / Grand Tourer

The classic straight-six sports coupe that made the name.

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