Datsun south africa reserves the right to make any changes without notice concerning colours, features or specifications detailed in this brochure. One summers day in 1978, the works team lined up somewhere in middle of the grid for the wynns km, the south african equivalent of something like the bathurst or. The overall datsun customer offer includes a worryfree ownership experience at competitive cost, accessible services, with transparent pricing and dealership proximity. Jun 11, 2014 the new models, starting with the datsun go, are targeted at young, firsttime, new car buyers, what the brand calls risers. The datsun go has been named one of the most affordable cars to own and run in south africa. Has datsun model roundup, mainttuneup specs, 510 and 240z carb rebuilds, 4 pages of bre racingparts w pictures. More open to make new connections and more togetherness. Datsun, which was the number one selling brand in south africa between 1976 and 1978, will be launching their new datsun go aimed at. Datsuns, especially among datsun fans, have a fairly legendary status in touring car circles in south africa, and wherever they appeared in competition for that matter. Classic datsun in south africa used cars for sale gumtree.
Datsun models are sold in indonesia, russia, india, nepal and south africa since 2014. In the 1960s, the brothers thys and andries bekker imported the first datsun pickup to south africa. The complete book of japanese import cars toyota, datsun, colt, mazda, honda, subaru author. Datsun go find out more priced from r 4,800 or r 1,949pm affordable luxury in a stylish entry level automobile, the datsun go has it all and then some. Datsun parts for all your auto and commercial motor spares and parts distributors for all makes of vehicles.
In 20, the company made history with the introduction of south africas first fully electric vehicle, the flagship nissan leaf. Jul 19, 2014 the complete book of japanese import cars toyota, datsun, colt, mazda, honda, subaru author. Search all major south african classifieds sites from one place. Search gumtree free classified ads for datsun used cars for sale in south africa and more. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Welcome to datsun south africas facebook page, the place to discuss, share and find out more about all things datsun. The name was changed to 120y in 1976, and they had a slight facelift in 1982, with the engine being swapped for an a14.
In 1976 production started in the rosslyn factory and these were marketed as 120y bakkies after the current 120y b210 sedans. Cars datsun in south africa free classifieds in south africa. Apr 06, 2018 datsuns, especially among datsun fans, have a fairly legendary status in touring car circles in south africa, and wherever they appeared in competition for that matter. A must have for any datsun 240z, 260z, 280z enthusiast. The datsun 1200 was the first japanese passenger car to be imported in south africa in 1966. Datsun south africa is definitely interested in the little crossover but its too soon in the development stage to say whether it will come to sa. Although production of the sunny in japan ended in 2006, the name remains in use in the chinese market for a rebadged version of the nissan latio. Nov 04, 2014 in 20, the company made history with the introduction of south africas first fully electric vehicle, the flagship nissan leaf. Thirty percent of our population is the age group between 19 and 29, said des fenner, head of datsun south africa. Datsun 1200s were sold and even locally produced in south africa. Datsun already started sales in india and indonesia, while sales in russia and south africa will commence later in 2014.
Nissans budget brand datsun is ready to go to south africa, the fourth market that the resurrected nameplate will either see again or for the first time. Request datsun to call you online via datsun s south africa s official website. Great photos many in color, and the in depth history is excellent. After an absence of almost three decades, one of south africas most loved vehicle brands is returning. Here you will find videos that are all about datsun both past and present. Built to be an urban icon, this is the vehicle youll want to share with friends and family alike. We have 6 dealerships in south africa for your convenience datsun go south africa. It includes a wide range of historic info including early history from predecessor cars, racing history, special modifications such as the samari, differences of the various model years, and much more. The datsun 1200 was the first japanese passenger car to be imported in. The official website of datsun datsun tosellvehiclesin south africa search. This book will be greatly prized by datsun and nissan owners and fans. Our covid19 community guidelines tips, advice and news related to trading on gumtree during the covid19 crisis. View this and other 1984 datsun safari listings on howzit free classifieds.
Datsun was coy about details on what would power a small crossover but it will likely continue with the 1. Chris says that the datsun 1200 ute called a bakkie in south africa were produced in south africa from 1971 onwards. Datsun south africa reserves the right to make any changes without notice concerning colours, features or. Test drive a datsun go and stand a chance to win not 1, but 2 of them. Nissan south africa pty ltd is automobile manufacturer based in rosslyn, south africa, and a subsidiary of nissan. In 1980, the datsun 1200 pickup became the datsun 1400 pickup, and exclusive nissan datsun south africa offering. Find new nissan passenger, suv, sports, commercial and 4x4 vehicles. Datsun evolved and became an automaker recognised as durable, attractive and trustworthy. The nissan sunny is an automobile built by the japanese automaker nissan from 1966 to 2006.
Datsun cars are on sale now in india, indonesia, russia and south africa. This will be followed in 2014 by the reintroduction of the iconic datsun brand, as well as the launch of the new, classleading qashqai crossover and new allnew xtrail sports utility vehicle. South africa is changing and so is the south african family. In the early 1980s, the brand changed from datsun to nissan in line with other models by the company. The datsun go, ahead of the rest in safety, has been distinctively. Datsun originated in japan as datgo the datcar almost a century ago in 1914. To try one out for yourself, book a datsun go test drive online on the datsun south africa website or visit any of their dealerships. Our relationship with you doesnt end when you take the keys and drive off the lot, thats actually just the beginning as we work together to keep your datsun running at its best and keeping you on the road. Datsun south africa has a strong heritage and is based on core values of dream, access and trust. Its official after 27 years, the datsun name plate is back, when itll be glued on the front of a micrasized budget runaround. Jul 16, 20 its official after 27 years, the datsun name plate is back, when itll be glued on the front of a micrasized budget runaround. I do hope the buying public can read through this inflated jargon, and see the go for what it is an extremely affordable way of getting into a new car.
It includes a wide range of historic info including early history from predecessor cars, racing history, special modifications such as the samari. Enhancing its foundation and exploring new opportunities. Go to bidorbuy and discover online shopping at its best. This allows you to control music, audio books, podcasts and navigation on your android or apple. Powered by japanese engineering, the new datsun go comes with advanced performance features.
Welcome to the official datsun south africa youtube channel. Contact our nationwide 1callcentre today for best service and speedy deliveries your number one spares link in south africa is welcome to all. The name was created in 1931 by the dat motorcar co. A small book with history, racing photos, stats, and a model identification guide. Datsun will start sales in south africa later in 2014. The official website of datsun datsuntosellvehiclesinsouthafrica search. Datsun, which was the number one selling brand in south africa between 1976 and 1978, will be launching their new datsun go aimed at what datsun has termed the risers.
The brand entered kazakhstan in 2015, and belarus and lebanon in 2016. Nissan datsun south africa produced 120 160zs in 1977 then retailing at zar 5,595, and 121 in 1979 retailing at zar 6,395 before being discontinued. By 1980 the final stock was being sold for zar 6,530. Datsun is an important brand within the nissan motor companys history. In 1965, the assembly of datsun automobiles began at motor assemblies. See 22 results for old datsun for sale south africa at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 17 500. Datsun cars datsun south africa datsun eastern cape. Jun 11, 2014 nissans budget brand datsun is ready to go to south africa, the fourth market that the resurrected nameplate will either see again or for the first time. Nissan datsun south africa originally imported b120s into south africa. The new models, starting with the datsun go, are targeted at young, firsttime, new car buyers, what the brand calls risers.
Book a test drive download a brochure datsun financial services special offers toggle owners menu owners owner support 24hr assist service and maintenance. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email. Nissan datsun a history of nissan motor corporation in usa. In 1980, the datsun 1200 pickup became the datsun 1400 pickup, and exclusive nissandatsun south africa offering. It began in 1914 with dat, a company named from the first initials of its three investors. More than 20 million datsun vehicles were sold in 190 countries during its more than 50year run. Explore the evolution of datsun, from its beginnings in japan to its status as one of the bestloved brands of the 20th century. We are pleased to offer without liability on error. Jeep 4x4 1200 gx datsun engine body and upholstry redone. The datsun brand was relaunched in new delhi, india, with the datsun go, which went on sale in india in early 2014. In the chapter devoted to the roadster, the author seems to dwell on the cars shortcomings which might be a reflection of the period when the book was published. This book contains a unique perspective of the early years with 332 pages of how datsun nissan got established as one of the best selling automotive brands in america. About datsun the history and evolution of datsun cars.