The new Datsun launches July 15. Here's a preview

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Not sure what the point of bringing back the Datsun brand for these emerging markets? Why not just call it a Nissan Micra and be done with it?
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I like the new emblem
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Micras were never sold in the USA.

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Is it just a coincidence that Hostess is bringing back the Twinkee on the same date?
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A baby-blue (Sora Blue?) grocery- getter. That should ignite the young buyer LOL
Next let's see the marketing campaign.
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I see lots of young drivers that paint their cars baby blue here...
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Its not so bad. It should be sold here. A brand new economy car for 7k is a no brainer.
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2014 240z ? Datsun or Nissan
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and a 510 concept design
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A new roadster next?

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You already know the answer.

Instead, Nissan produces stuff like this;

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Yes but possibly they saw the error in there ways . kind of like when Los Vegas turned 95% family oriented. We can dream can't we
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The marque's new website says Datsun is the brand of "the Risers. Young Risers in high-growth markets who are ahead of the curve".
Funny, with exceptions of course, we're closer to a bunch of aging curmudgeons who are clinging to old technology in a modern world, which is fine with me. . :D

I do want some "Datsun" emblems to put on my Frontier
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redroadster wrote:2014 240z ? Datsun or Nissan
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and a 510 concept design
neo510-2.jpg


A new roadster next?

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Interesting. There's a lot going on on that car. I prefer the non race version. Reminds me of a 70s era Toyota Celica ST.
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