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  • Datsun mi-DO is a Five-Door Hatchback for Russia

    Datsun-mi-DO-THUMBDatsun mi-DO has just made its debut at the Moscow International Autosalon (MIAS). The five-door sibling of Datsun on-DO made it worldwide launch there, being the second Datsun model which will be seen on the streets of Russia. The on-DO was revealed in April this year and its first deliveries are expected in September. mi-DO is a sporty five-door hatchback, which is dominated by brand’s confident ‘D-Cut’ grille.

    The grille in turn is flanked by dramatically elongated projector headlamps that stretch virtually from grille to fender. This differentiates the sedan and the hatchback at a glance. Both models however share the same wheelbase and front-wheel drive chassis layout. The mi-DO is shorter which emphasizes its driving dynamics.

    Precisely, the wheelbase is 2,476 mm long, 1,500 mm tall and 1,700 mm wide, but the new Datsun mi-DO is 3,950 mm long in comparison to the Datsun on-DO which is 4,337 mm. In terms of equipment, the designers have prioritized the comfort and safety. Every car will have a driver and passenger airbag as well as ABS. As a standard there will be also included a winter pack with heated seats and door mirrors.

    The new mi-DO will be powered by the 1.6-liter 8V engine, which produces 87 horsepower (64 kW). The unit will be coupled as a standard with a five speed manual transmission, while the option is the four-speed automatic transmission.

    And if you wonder about the names Datsun on-DO and Datsun mi-DO, well they reflect cars’ international heritage, encompassing Japanese, English and Russian themes. DO is a Japanese word that translates ‘moving’ and also refers to a ‘way’ of doing things. The Russian word ‘on’ is means ‘he’, while ‘mi’ sounds to a Russian speaker like the English word ‘me’ and personalises the car.

    Sales of Datsun mi-Do are scheduled to start in early 2015.

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    Source: Nissan

  • Datsun on-DO With Production Start

    Datsun-on-DO-THUMBDatsun on-DO is a family sedan that will be only seen in Russia. Its production has already started at the local Togliatti plant and there was a special ceremony that marked the first on-DO coming off the production line. The aim of the vehicle is to bring about affordability and quality. The four-door, five-seat car is a result of the partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and AVTOVAZ.

    This Datsun is being produced on one of the most modern lines in the facility. It is being built with techniques that have been developed and refined during the evolution of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, which in fact was established 15 years ago.

    In the process are involved more than 5,000 employees, and supervisors and shop managers have been trained to Alliance Production Way principles. Everything is built according to the Datsun assembly standards.

    Datsun on-DO is not only a modern car but also offers high levels of safety, spaciousness and equipment. In addition, it was created having in mind the Russia’s rough road and weather conditions.

    The vehicle is the first one that is specifically created for those customers in Russia who are seeking new, high-quality, modern car from a Japanese brand. Datsun on-DO has a starting price of 329,000 Roubles (circa 9,578 US Dollars)and it will be available for pre-order from the second half of July. The sales are scheduled to start by the end of the summer.

    Source: Datsun