DELHI: Nissan’s Datsun Go has worst being affected by Global New Car Assessment Programme as it has been giving a tough time to most of carmakers in India.
Datsun Go bagged down under consistent questions being raised over its safety, the company has agreed strengthen the body shell and fit airbags in its controversial Datsun Go hatchbacks.
Speaking more on the occasion Global NCAP chairman Max Mosley said, “Safety improvements stimulated by legislation and consumer awareness campaigns in high-income economies that have saved hundreds of thousands of lives are not yet systematically available for drivers and their families in rapidly growing lower-income markets. Manufacturers cannot continue to treat millions of their customers as second-class citizens when it comes to life-saving standards of occupant protection.”
A spokesperson from Nissan commenting on this, “As a company, we invest in continuous product and model line-up enhancement taking into account market trends and customers’ requirements. As part of ongoing product development we will offer driver’s airbag as an option for Datsun GO+ and Datsun GO in India. Some technical evolution of the base car will also be implemented across the line-up to ensure efficient airbag performance.”
