Datsun Go long term review: After 10 months and 6,363kms

It’s difficult to believe that we’ve spent nearly half a year with the Datsun Go. When it came to us, we weren’t sure what to expect from this low cost car from a manufacturer making its comeback after around three decades. But all those concerns were quickly put to rest as we soon found ourselves fighting for its possession. That’s because in the city, the Go traverses through jams and thick traffic with the agility of a Roadrunner.

I’ve already spoken about some of the things I liked " like its peppy engine, pleasant design, and about things that I did not " like the bench seat and the ergonomics of the gearshift lever when the seat is moved.

Here are a few more observations I’ve made over time. When a car is built to cost, it’s only a matter of time that the build quality will falter. So the lever that opens the …