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Ghandhara to Produce 3 Datsun Models by Mid 2020

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In March 2018, Nissan officially announced its entry in Pakistan. The manufacturing and licensing agreement between Nissan and Ghandhara, will see the local production of Datsun models in Pakistan. The move was part of Nissan’s strategy to engage with emerging automotive markets around the world, bringing brands and products tailored to meet rising consumer demand. At that point the company officials stated that the sales of first locally built (Datsun) vehicles are expected to begin in Pakistan within the 2019 fiscal year.

Related: Nissan to Begin Datsun Production in Pakistan with Ghandhara

Now Ghandhara Nissan (GNL) Project Director and Senior Executive Director Marketing and Sales Muazzam Pervez Khan, while talking to Dawn has revealed that commercial production of three Datsun models will begin in the second half of 2020.

“We will begin with the assembly of a 1,200cc Datsun Cross in July 2020 and then roll out the 1,200cc Datsun Go hatchback and Datsun Go Plus seven seater in the next two to three months.”

Earlier in 2018, the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoIP), had awarded Brownfield investment status to GNL under the Auto Development Policy 2016-21 for revival of an existing facility. GNL will reportedly invest Rs 6.5 billion over the first four years, as Nissan and GNL would work together to develop Ghandhara’s facilities at Karachi’s Port Qasim unit into a world-class manufacturing plant.

Related: Datsun GO, GO+ and Their Chances of Success in Pakistan

The Brownfield project would create around 1,800 jobs. At the initial stages of production, these three vehicles will be produced around 15,000 units a year and the capacity will be increased up to 35,000 units during the next five years.

Full story: https://www.carspiritpk.com/2019/02/09/ghandhara-to-produce-3-datsun-models-by-mid-2020/
 
I had the misfortune of sitting in a Datsun Go Uber a few months ago. Easily the most uncomfortable car I've sat in. Absolute rubbish. Don't buy it!
 
Disappointing and disheartening.
Nissan has been sitting on the fence for most of 2018 and delayed their launch.

News about launch of Nissan Go and Redi go cars has been circling around since since early 2018 when Ghandhara signed agreement to begin production of datsun models.

Seems like another tactic to go slow or wait and see approach till 2020 which is like a year away. Shamefully they are not launching a 800 cc model and going with a 1200-1300 cc car which would have to compete with Suzuki Swift and Faw V2.

Still not sure they will begin production in 2020.
 
I had the misfortune of sitting in a Datsun Go Uber a few months ago. Easily the most uncomfortable car I've sat in. Absolute rubbish. Don't buy it!

When it comes to discomfort, nothing can compete with Suzuki trash cans.
 

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