At first glance, you can see, and the Datsun On Do test confirms that "He" is not for moneybags. Will that bunch of coins (from 329 to 400 thousand rubles) that we, ordinary citizens have, smile at him?
VIDEO test Datsun On Do at the end of the article.
I looked at Datsun On Do from a distance between the duelists. He had just rolled out of the sink and seemed to radiate optimism.
On the right is the Datsun assembly of AvtoVAZ. "He", unlike "Grants", with other shock absorbers and springs, reinforced with stabilizers lateral stability, improved sound insulation of the floor and engine compartment, other door seals.
Banzai, Lada Granta! In this comparison with losing customers Russian car Does Datsun On Do seem to shiver a little, or is it the unwashed drops rolling down into the wide gaps between the headlights and the hood?
It cannot be said that a crowd of washers and their clients immediately gathered around "Datsun On Do", clattering tongues at the sight of the Russian-Japanese novelty. Business indifference reigned around.
Slits in the front, slits in the back - from and to, why did they call "Grant" He Do?
“It's Datsun On Do,” I exclaimed, with no hope of getting a discount for his wash. Finally, open hood managed to arouse the interest of the director of the repair shop, which is located nearby.
The director, seeing the 8-valve 1.6-liter engine, our 87-horsepower, familiar from Lada Samara, got into a long story about the problems of a five-speed manual transmission familiar to him. It was already clear to everyone that “Datsun On Do” had the same old VAZ one (only with a cable drive), and you would be tormented with it. At the words "fall apart", I closed the hood and said goodbye to the people's expert.
By the way, at the first glance at the engine compartment, you understand that you got into the kitchen to the neat hostess. Here all the pipes are in the right size, do not dangle, are pressed with clips, not like that of his own sister - the slob "Lada Grants".
If you believe the responses to, sloppiness in finishing and assembling the car leads to the fact that “I almost killed the whole family, was frayed brake pipe about the clutch cable ".
Nissan paid AvtoVAZ for the fine-tuning of Datsun On Do, everything should be arigato, my washed test object throws its trump cards on the table.
Landing in Datsun On Do, as in "Grant", is unusually high for me. I did not feel the denser stuffing of the seats. After a couple of hours of driving, my back hurts. The steering wheel is thin, devices, like devices, after getting used to it, you can use it. The view is normal, the mirrors are comfortable, for the passenger there is a separate one in the hinged visor.
Sorry, no matter how much Nissan pays to AvtoVAZ, turning Grant into Datsun On Do, the result will be predictable - as they say in the east, fleeing from a snake, a hunter will see a tiger. I imagine this beast in the form of domestic components. I have written about them many times in the hope that the problem of localization of modern car parts in our country will finally get off the ground, but for so many years nothing new has been proposed for Grants.
On the steering wheel instead of a boat, there are emblems of "Datsun", and the center console seems to be original, but the microclimate control unit from "Kalina", a trip-computer display from "Grants". And all the same smell of VAZ synthetics ... Airbags for the driver and passenger.
My test Datsun On Do showed - this is the same "Grant", which was finally provided with pre-production debugging. Once I said to myself that with the familiar sound of a howling transmission, I will not say anything, I will just slam the door of this car from the outside. But in this case, the interest to come to the Datsun On Do test turned out to be stronger. I ride in it, changing gears, and under my stomach the sound of "Lada Samara", familiar from the 80s, is buzzing. How long can you put up with it? And why would the Japanese bomb their outdated designs and components with their reputation?
My first Japanese car was a right-hand drive Toyota Corolla with a range of 200,000 km. Oh, how sweet the gears were changing there. The Russian Japanese "Datsun On Do" never dreamed of this, of course, he tries, but every now and then he stumbles, especially below.
You can also feel nostalgic and warm feelings about the howling transmission. Then you stop noticing the light plugs of the gear lever. The motor even seems to be high-spirited, and around the cones of Datsun On Do it moves without drifting.
Datsun On Do: the rolls are moderate, do not lead to the buildup of the car, the suspension travel is sufficient to hold on to the road with four wheels when cornering.
I have already complimented the driving performance of the Lada Grants on the ring track in Myachkovo. At Datsun On Do they are even better. On the steering wheel, fine-tuning the car for some money has a good effect, it is with a new gearless electric booster. The restoring force is higher than in the "Grant", in the "Datsun On Do" you do not need to steer, it has excellent heading and controllability at high speeds.
The steering wheel itself was not pleasant - after Renault Sandero it seems thin. This is the only thing that annoyed me while driving around the cones. For the rest, the Russian-Japanese behaved well on the snake. He did not heel excessively, did not throw his nose or tail, he passed the snake rather with neutral steering. A good simulator for emergency training.
Suspension at the rear is an elastic crossbeam, in the front "McPherson".
Full size spare wheel niche frees up space for liters in the trunk.
Front sheet metal closes engine compartment... Clearance - 174 mm.
Taking out a country apple from a bag and breathing in the aroma of Russian nature from it, you distract yourself from the loud voice of the VAZ engine, the sickening smell of a cheap salon. Having got used to it, that is, forgetting that there is a sea of other cars, I begin to compare, returning to my former "Samara". In terms of sound insulation, Lada Granta loses to her. And Datsun On Do is fine in this sense - nothing creaks here, all the panels are tightly pressed, the interior is well insulated from road noise.
Back rear seat continuous folds, with a central seat belt (there are three of them behind) you can hold the load.
Ground clearance "Datsun On Do", like the Chinese off-road vehicles - 174 millimeters. With such a clearance, you can drive into any of the gambling zones currently operating in Russia. Even if the most dead roads are laid to them, "Datsun On Do" will take the winnings in a huge trunk of 530 liters, without getting rid of the joyful riders. It is even difficult to imagine what the pursuers can use to catch up with him. It accelerates to a hundred in 12.6 seconds (I checked it myself), and coming off the asphalt, it will rush even more confidently, the long-travel suspension will work without rebound, allowing you to confidently jump over bumps.
My prediction: "Lada Grant" can be brought to the condition of Datsun On Do. And then "On Do" will have to compete with "Logan" and "Sandero". For example, I would take Sandero.
So with the money of Nissan, improving the Grant, the Renault-Nissan-AvtoVAZ alliance built the Datsun On Do. I'm not ready to say that the time was well spent. Maybe you shouldn't have risked your reputation japanese car, but just bring to mind the same "Grant", leaving her maiden name... But that would have been an even greater misunderstanding for the Japanese paying money.
P.S. The new ruble exchange rate in November against the euro-dollar did not change my attitude towards Datsun On Do, only a question mark was added in the title of this note.
VIDEO hosts - Igor Sirin and Petr Menshikh.
DATSUN ON-DO
Specifications| TOTAL INFORMATION | Access | Trust / Dream |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions, mm: length / width / height / base | 4337 / 1700 / 1500 / 2476 | 4337 / 1700 / 1500 / 2476 |
| Trunk volume, l | 530 | 530 |
| Curb weight, kg | 1160 | 1160 |
| Acceleration time 0 - 100 km / h, s | 12,9 | 12,2 |
| Maximum speed, km / h | 165 | 173 |
| Fuel | A95 | A95 |
| Fuel consumption: urban / suburban / mixed cycle, l / 100 km | 9,7 / 6,1 / 7,4 | 9,0 / 5,8 / 7,0 |
| ENGINE | ||
| Location | front transversely | front transversely |
| Configuration / number of valves | P4 / 8 | P4 / 8 |
| Working volume, cubic meters cm | 1596 | 1596 |
| Compression ratio | 9,8 | 10,6 |
| Power, kW / h.p. | 60/82 at 5100 rpm. | 64/87 at 5100 rpm. |
| Torque, Nm | 132 at 3800 rpm. | 140 at 3800 rpm. |
| TRANSMISSION | ||
| Type of | front wheel drive | |
| Transmission | M5 | M5 |
| CHASSIS | ||
| Suspension: Front / Rear | McPherson / elastic beam | McPherson / elastic beam |
| Steering | rack and pinion with electric booster | rack and pinion with electric booster |
| Brakes: front / rear | ventilated disc / drum | |
| Tire size | 185 / 60R14 | 185 / 60R14 (Trust) 185 / 55R15 (Dream) |
➖ Color quality
➖ Build quality
➖ Manageability
➖ Frequent problems with side windows
pros
➕ Roomy trunk
➕ High ground clearance
➕ Dynamics
The advantages and disadvantages of Datsun on-DO 2018-2019 in a new body are revealed based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of Datsun on-DO with mechanics and automatic machine can be found in the stories below.
Owner reviews
The impression of the car worth half a million soured after six months, when rust began to creep on all four doors of the salon. Followed by the rapids, today I found rust on inside front hood. In general, iron rots earlier than on Soviet Zhiguli, which began to rot after 3 years of operation.
Video review
The car is worth the money, but only in 2014. The quality has not changed over time, but the price has grown significantly. This car is not my first, there were 2 fours VAZ 2104 and VAZ 21111. Of course, in terms of the comfort of Datsun, it is better, but in terms of assembly and painting, I have not yet met worse. The whole interior rattles, the paint falls off in layers, in the car dealership they are rude and do not accept claims, they blame everything on the owner.
Kuzma Gerasimov, drives Datsun on-DO 1.6 (87 hp) MT 2014
Normal car, for 60,000 km nothing but oil changed. Auto working in taxi mode all day long. I skated the winter with a bang, start-up without problems, the signaling is native without a car plant, I change the oil after 10,000 km, poured only 5/40 synthetics nord for myself Belgium.
Kurt, drives a Datsun on-DO 1.6 (87 forces) MT 2015
I have it-DO in the configuration Trust, took to replace the VAZ 2114. I was pleased with the power steering, lighting, trunk volume. The dynamics are good. At the second thousand kilometers on the torpedo, the engine malfunction lamp turned on. Already running 9,000 km, the malfunction did not give itself away. I operate in St. Petersburg, I drive along the ring road. It behaves very unstable at speed - it sways perceptibly left and right. If rutting is present, you may lose control altogether.
The side windows are not fully lowered. The interior mirror is wretched - you can't see anything, you can't change it for a panoramic one - sun visors interfere. There is a lack of a turn signal repeater in the mirrors, the turn-on buzzer gets tired, you have to turn on the turn signal just before the turn, just to listen to it less. With a sharp acceleration, especially with a slip, the engine can sharply drop to minimum speed, which, when overtaking and especially when turning left at a traffic light, can cause an accident.
Sergey Fluerar, review about Datsun on-DO 1.6 (87 hp) on mechanics 2015
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I took it in January 2017 in the Dream 1 configuration. It is quite a decent device (after Vazovskaya 15). The box buzzes, like everyone else, the brake pads whistle, the stove turns on (it blows in the wrong direction in auto mode).
Consumption while running in and only the city - 12.5 liters. Another feature I liked - the foam rubber in the left central deflector - supposedly technological feature... I also noticed that the taillights fog up in frost after washing and foglights. In cold weather at -30 degrees, there is not enough force on the rear left door to open it, you need to help with your hands.
Review of Datsun on-DO 1.6 mechanic 2016
So far, the impressions are only positive, I only have a car for 2 weeks, and so far I have driven 300 km. The car is being run-in, and I'm getting used to it too. I can say that a couple of the engine and gearbox works well. The climate is very cool: the weather was from +15 to +28, and it works at "5".
Good ground clearance, especially on our dead roads. The suspension pleases with the balance of hardness and softness, at "4" it earns for sure, a kind of middle peasant. I'm getting used to the steering wheel. Datsun has it-DO it is electro. I will estimate the capacity and permeability as a solid "5".
The owner drives a Datsun on-DO 1.6 (87 hp) manual transmission 2016
Puddles - go! Pits - move! In spring Russian roads we travel in a hatchback Datsun mi-DO... The reason for the trip is the year of the model's presence on the Russian market. But mi-DO is new to us. Although with reservations ...
It was not for nothing that we parked our Datsun next to the old woman "Kalina" - we decided to make a family portrait with an ancestor! After all, if the Granta served as the basis for the on-DO sedan, then for the five-door mi-DO - Kalina II, which is exactly the successor of the first generation Kalina.
Actually, no one hides the "true essence" of Datsun cars for the Russian market: by and large, these are the VAZ models, modified by the Nissan engineering center. More precisely, being finalized: changes in the design are constantly being made, including in response to the comments of the owners.
For example, when it turned out that the doors swing open too easily, their limiters were modified. Moreover, applying silicone grease silent blocks of the front stabilizer, eliminated the squeak in the suspension. We recalibrated the engine settings, improving its elasticity. Main pair The 3.7 for the MCP was replaced with a shorter 3.9. Improved the accuracy of the trip computer and updated software navigation system, including the finalization of the maps themselves. Or, for example, they changed the algorithm for disabling the exchange rate stability system - yes, mi-DO also has it!
In general, a high level of equipment is one of the features of the model, which makes it possible to distance itself from Russian "relatives". So, already in the "base" mi-DO can boast of the presence of two pillows, ABS + EBD + BAS, central locking, heated seats and "front power accessories".
And in more expensive versions there is a system of exchange rate stability, side cushions, heating windshield and a multimedia system with navigation. Moreover, unlike most brands, it has been uploaded detailed map Belarus!
By and large, the design differences between mi-DO and Kalina II boil down to a different front end design with a characteristic six-pointed grille and original optics, modified bumpers, a different tailgate and different from the Kalinovski taillights... As they say, the taste and color, but, in my humble opinion, it tastes too "Asian" ...
As for the interior of mi-DO, it differs from the "Kalinovsky" one primarily by the original front panel, in the center of which, depending on the version, there will be a multimedia system with a touchscreen screen, a 2DIN audio system or a place for a radio tape recorder.
However, in general, this is the same Kalina with unpretentious finishing materials and protruding screw heads. In general, budgetary, but collected pretty well. So, changing cars during the trip, driving on roads of various quality, we did not hear any creaks / groans / crunches.
But it was not without remarks on the materiel. For example, one of the cars was junk remote control central locking, and the brake pedal was noticeably heavier and with more free running than the rest. Affected by the harsh exploitation of test instances?
Despite the lack of steering wheel adjustment for reach and simple-looking chairs, it is easy to find "your" fit. Except that you lightly touch the front panel with your right knee - a sin of many more expensive cars.
The dashboard is simple, but pleases with information content, a large glass area of the body provides a good all-round view. All perfectly?
Let's take our time! From our experience of "communicating" with VAZ models, we know how the "tonality" of manual transmissions can differ: one works louder, the other is quieter, but everyone howls to one degree or another. What about Datsun? It is impossible to answer, since all the cars on this trip were equipped with an "automatic". This, by the way, is the time-tested 4-speed hydromechanical Jatco gearbox. On the one hand, this is good news, since this box has a decent reputation, on the other hand ...
The problem is that, unlike the same Kalina, mi-DO is equipped only with an 8-valve VAZ engine, which, with a volume of 1.6 liters, develops only 87 hp. Yes, it is considered elastic and economical, but its union with a 4-speed automatic transmission does not bode well in terms of dynamics, as indicated by the declared acceleration time from standstill to 100 km / h - 14.3 seconds.
But dry numbers are one thing, and a lively driving experience is another. And they are surprisingly pleasant! From the place mi-DO breaks down unexpectedly briskly, allowing, if desired, the "hot" driver to arrange even a prolonged slip! As the speed increases, the acceleration rate gradually decreases, but in the city the dynamics are enough for the eyes, despite the fact that there were three people in our car, and the trunk was two-thirds busy. True, the fuel consumption at the same time definitely exceeded 10 l / 100 km ...
But on the track, you can keep within 7, and even 6 liters, if the speedometer needle does not rise above "hundreds". But what is given with some difficulty is overtaking, requiring calculation, and sometimes strong nerves. Here the "automaton" makes its contribution. As if relaxing from a comfortable cruising speed, he does not immediately "understand" what the driver wants from him, nervously trampling on the "gas" pedal. "Huh? Speed up? I'll do it now, master!" - this "right now" lasts about a second, after which the box switches to a lower gear, but even in this case, there is no need to expect a rapid acceleration from an orderly loaded engine. In general, on the track, mi-DO preaches a measured style of driving.
The chassis settings are also disposed to it. Roll in corners, by the way, is small, but the steering sensitivity and "reactivity" is lacking. The mi-DO does not shine with perfected handling, so the active driver, like Kalina, will not be interesting.
As for extreme maneuvers, then on " moose dough"mi-DO has proved that it is controlled reliably. What is good is that the stability control system enters into operation quite delicately and in the same way, quite gently, ensures the return of the car to a given trajectory.
Despite the fact that the speed in mi-DO is well felt, in highway modes it turned out to be unexpectedly comfortable: it doesn’t prowl along the road, it is practically indifferent to the track, the modified noise insulation provides a surprisingly high acoustic comfort for a “state employee”. Well, the smoothness of the ride ...
The suspension is the strongest trump card of this car! In terms of energy intensity, Logan has always been a recognized benchmark among "state employees", but, by God, chassis mi-DO in this respect is no worse, even better! Unlike Renault, there is no excessive pliability, therefore, the roll in corners is less, and the buildup on transverse waves is practically reduced to naught. As a result, the Datsun drives along the bumpy road just as calmly, swallowing all the irregularities, but at the same time it is more "collected".
Let's add an impressive ground clearance 174 mm - we get a car that will not be particularly inferior to many front-wheel-drive crossovers in cross-country ability.
Alas, what mi-DO does not compare with crossovers is in the size of the cabin: there is relatively little space for rear passengers. And if a tall man sits down in front ...
The trunk also has a rather modest size - there is nothing to be done, the B-class format! But let's pay tribute to the correct shape, large opening and the possibility of transformation, which, if necessary, will improve the cargo performance of the car.
What's the bottom line? A well-equipped car for its class with an impenetrable suspension and a surprisingly high-spirited engine, even in combination with the "old-fashioned" 4-speed "automatic". It is cheaper than foreign cars Russian assembly, but he himself is of "Russian blood". Moreover, mi-DO not only looks a little different than Lada Kalina, but also differs from it in terms of driving performance and ride comfort, albeit at the level of details and nuances.
In Russia, important bargaining chips in the fight for a buyer are special conditions for purchases under the recycling program or through trade-in, as well as an offer for a loan with a zero rate. In addition, representatives of the brand focus on a high level of service at low prices. But we have our own realities: of the available sales tools, only leasing, and the only Dutsun dealer so far is located in Gomel, which reduces the brand's attractiveness for potential metropolitan buyers. However, we were promised further development of the dealer network. They also hinted that new motors and transmissions may appear.
In the meantime, the main news is the appearance in the Russian interiors of cars of a limited version of the International with contrastingly colored bumper plates, spoiler, door sills, textile carpets with orange edging and some other touches designed to attract 18-25-year-old buyers to the model. Will it work?
Pricing
On the Belarusian market Datsun mi-DO "starts" from 470,000 Russian rubles. At the same time, in the initial configuration of Trust, there are already frontal airbags for the driver and passenger, ABS systems, EBD and BAS, power steering with column height adjustment, central locking, on-board computer, heated seats, front power windows, side mirrors electrically adjustable and heated. For 494,000 rubles. rub. you will get a version with air conditioning, for 504,000 rubles. The car will be equipped with a 2DIN audio system with USB, SD card slot, Bluetooth and HandsFree.
The Dream package is offered from 525,000 RR. rub. and additionally includes 15-inch alloy wheels instead of steel ones by 14 inches, fog lights, driver's seat height adjustment, light and rain sensors, a stabilization system, rear power windows and an alarm. Maximum equipment includes multimedia system with 7 '' color touch screen and navigation system with maps of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, rear parking sensors and front side airbags. This version of mi-DO will cost 554,000 rubles. Prices are for cars with an 87-horsepower 1.6 engine and mechanical box gear. Automatic box is available for all equipment options and will increase the cost by 50,000 rubles.
| Technical Datsun characteristics mi-Do | ||
| Body type | 5-door hatchback | |
| Length / width / height, mm | 3950/1700/1500 | |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2476 | |
| Curb weight, kg | 1160 | |
| Full weight, kg | 1560 | |
| Trunk volume, l | 240 | |
| Minimum ground clearance, mm | 174 | |
| Volume fuel tank, l | 50 | |
| Tire size | 185/60 R14 or 185 / 55R15 | |
| Engine displacement, cubic meters cm | 1596 | |
| Fuel | AI-95 | |
| Toxicity standards | Euro-4 | |
| Power, kW (hp) at rpm | 64(87)/5100 | |
| Max. torque, Nm at rpm | 140/3800 | |
| Transmission | 5M | 4A |
| Maximum speed, km / h | 170 | 165 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km / h, s | 12,0 | 14,3 |
| Fuel consumption city / highway / average, l | 9/5,8/7,0 | 10,4/6,1/7,7 |
Travel diary
Nostalgic picture: instead of the manual mode, the Jatco "machine" has "lower" gears and overdrive. With the latter, by the way, overtaking is easier.
Above the glove compartment, which can accommodate A4 sheets, is an open shelf. While trying to locate the backlight, you will also find a USB slot for a flash drive.
You can distinguish the expensive version of Dream from the simple Trust by fog lights, 15-inch wheels on alloy wheels body-colored mirrors and door handles.
In the upper window of the instrument cluster, in addition to the engine temperature, you can see the navigation system prompt.
The chassis is for our roads: high ground clearance, good energy consumption and, presumably, inexpensive repairs.
The on-board computer is controlled by two buttons on the end of the steering column switch. People with big hands complain about small keys, but the rest will note the possibility of "scrolling" the menu to either side.
Mi-DO overcame a terrifying-looking place effortlessly thanks to the large ground clearance and good tires.
Experience the difference between starting and maximum configurations!
Japanese state employee Datsun on-DO is our brother Lada granta... Did the "Japanese" inherit the problems of a Russian relative? We decided to find out and came to the conclusion that there is too much noise around all on-DO "sores". And in the literal sense.
It should be admitted that not all Datsun on-DO faults were confirmed by the official dealership. However, some of the problems behind the model are really recognized, but how they are eliminated - and whether they are relevant at all - were told by the brand's experts.
Loud noise during operation of the air conditioner compressor
Some of the on-DO owners complain that their car hums like a tractor. Some, on the contrary, are happy and jokingly say that the car sounds like a supercar. This noise can be characterized in different ways, but it has only one source: it is the air conditioning compressor. Often, owners note that when the air conditioner is turned on, the car emits extraneous sounds- as if something somewhere touches under the hood.
The official representative of Datsun confirmed to us that this really happens - or rather, it happened. "As it was revealed, this noise is due to the design of the air conditioning pipes during the compressor operation. For car owners, a warranty replacement of the pipe with a pipe with a silencer was introduced, for new cars - a design change in production. This issue was resolved at the end of 2014, that is, at the start sales, and is not relevant today "- assured the office.
Gearbox hum
But this sound went to "Datsun" by inheritance from its Russian relative, Lada Granta. There are already legends among the people about the "VAZ" mechanical transmission and its vocal data. The characteristic hum is very easily recognizable from a thousand and has not passed for many years, although the design of the box has been updated: and cable drive delivered, and the equipment was changed to improve the quality of the gears - but the box continues to "sing". on-DO received the same mechanics - accordingly, the character of the box has not changed.
"The hum is a feature of this gearbox, we see the reason in the design of the gearbox, namely in the profile of the gear teeth. In the middle of 2016, a measure was introduced to reduce the noise of the manual gearbox, which consists in changing the profile of the main gear where the noise appears in to a greater extent... Thus, it was possible to significantly reduce the noise level of the MCP ", - noted in the dealership.
However, this rumble, perhaps, cannot be called a full-fledged "childhood illness" - rather an annoying design feature... But the manufacturer, it turns out, does not sit idly by and refines the design.
Generator noise
Yes, and again - noise! It turns out that on-DO "gets sick" is quite noisy. Another source of excessive engine compartment noise may be the generator - according to some owners, the tensioner roller starts to "sing". The official dealership, however, notes that there are no problems with the generator on the cars produced at the moment, and there are no problems with warranty replacements on cars a little older.
"When dealing with a generator noise issue, the dealer should check all the parts and, in the event of a malfunction, replace them under warranty. For new cars, this particular issue is not relevant today," said Datsun.
Ball joints creak
However, the representative office did not confirm some malfunctions in the official commentary - for example, the rapid wear of the ball joints. Meanwhile, owners quite often pay attention to creaks in the front suspension and talk about cases of warranty replacements.
However, Datsun notes that they are constantly working to improve the model and collect complaints from the owners. "We collect statistics on customer requests, study feedback from dealerships, we work closely with production. Despite the fact that over the three years of project preparation, colossal engineering work was carried out to adjust and refine the technical part of the models, the base on which our cars are built has room for improvement and elimination of hereditary features. The fact that we have achieved positive changes in any issue does not mean that we stop monitoring it in the future. Despite the positive results, we are conducting an analysis of deviations that may cause increased noise, conducting negotiations with colleagues in the Alliance and discussing what else can be done in this direction. Also, many issues are resolved at the level of adjustments in production for new cars and at the level of contacting the dealer for those already sold, "says Datsun.
Of course, the owners of competing classmates can gloat and remain in full confidence that they already made the right choice and bought the most reliable and problem-free car. But ideal cars does not exist, and the fact that your favorite model has not yet appeared in this section means only one thing: we just have not gotten to it yet.
Datsun models are firmly conquering Russian market, and their number on the roads is growing rapidly. Nevertheless, many still doubt the advisability of purchasing a Japanese sedan on-Do, thinking about whether to give preference to it, or to save a little and buy Russian car? Or do you want to buy a used foreign car? In search of an answer, they reread the forums over and over again with reviews from the real owners of Datsun on-Do, in order to find out in advance about weak points sedan. Quite a long time has passed since the launch of Datsun into the series, so certain conclusions about the reliability of the model can already be drawn.
What about the reliability of On-Do?
Fallacy of thinking
Often in reviews of Datsun on-Do one can find angry exclamations about the lack of "pleasant little things", such as a mirror in the visors, an armrest, niches for telephones, disks, and the like. However, do not forget that this is a matter of equipment, and if during inspection or test drive future owner I didn’t pay attention to such moments or decided to save on equipment, then the car and the company should not be blamed for this.
Basic configurations are one of the reasons for complaints about on-Do. But reliability has nothing to do with it.
The main aspects that forum visitors pay attention to while viewing reviews about on-Do are reliability, consumption, ease of use, maintenance cost, possible improvements, operations that can be performed independently, etc.
In general, the reviews about Datsun on-Do are positive. Of course, negative is not enough, but they are clearly a minority. In addition, it is always necessary to take into account the subjective factor, namely, from which car its current owner moved to Datsun.
Positive reviews
They usually relate to acceptable ride quality, good suspension performance, a high-torque engine, a huge trunk, a fairly quiet cabin, and more.
Oleg
So, the owner on-Do Oleg from Moscow acquired new sedan February 23, 2015, but release 15.12 2014, with manual transmission and an 87-horsepower engine in the Dream 1 version. Together with OSAGO, CASCO and some special stages (mats, Winter tires and so on) it cost him 450,000 rubles. At the moment, the car has covered 27,000 km along plains, highways, mountainous terrain, serpentines and country roads. Oleg's opinion is especially important, since by the nature of his work he travels a lot (300-500 km daily).
Oleg is very pleased with his choice.
At first, He-Do handled a little nervously, but after 1,000 km of running in everything became normal. The owner notes the good dynamics of the engine, which is enough for overtaking even with the climate control turned on, with a flow rate of 7 liters AI-95 on the highway. Soundproofing is not bad, the seats are comfortable, the large trunk pleases. The ground clearance is also sufficient to drive to the dacha or along a country road, without catching anything.
Nikita
This is a review of a Kazakh buyer who just a month ago bought a brand new, 87-horsepower ON-Do with a manual transmission, in the trust 1 configuration in the city of Aktobe. The issue price is 1,590,000 tenge. The mileage is still extremely small - only 600 km. Nevertheless, Nikita notes that the car holds the road well, and does not lag behind in the stream. I really like the roomy trunk, which is very important for big family... The sedan is spacious and high, the visibility is excellent, including due to the high seating position, and there is enough space in the back, the ground clearance is also pleasing. At the moment, there are no serious technical problems.
Nikita's sedan from Kazakhstan also does not cause any particular problems to its owner.
Victor
He bought Datsun on-Do 2014 in Yekaterinburg, in February 2015, with an 82 hp engine. with. and MT. The car is operated quite actively and today the mileage has already reached 30,000 km. He is pleased with the many advantages of the car, of which he especially notes the good, for its class, handling and a small turning radius. In addition, a well-tuned power steering, high ground clearance, as well as easy operation of the clutch and accelerator pedals give it the ability to drive quite confidently.
Impressive ground clearance - many Datsun owners highlight this parameter. And Victor is no exception.
He also highlights quick warm-up the cabin in the cold, a huge trunk, high-quality optics, and also excellent suspension performance, which imperceptibly swallows small holes and irregularities. Victor had no problems with starting in the cold. In addition, he suggests that many parts should come from Grants, which will reduce the cost of an already not too expensive service.
Sergey
Sergey became the owner of On-Do in 2014, having bought it at the Kursk Motor Show. His choice fell on an 82-horsepower sedan with "mechanics". He admits that one of the most important arguments, in addition to the price, was the volume of the trunk, since Sergey travels a lot by car and often uses the car for work. And now the mileage on the odometer is 16,000 km. In general, he-DO is a modern budget car with all the basic amenities.
The huge trunk is one of the reasons why Sergey bought it-Do.
Among other things, Sergey notes the low cost of maintenance, since TO-1 cost him only 4,500 rubles. He is satisfied with the reliability, and the options for technical assistance on the road and free diagnostics before long trip guarantee him a safe journey.
Negative reviews
There are also enough of them. Nevertheless, it should be understood that some owners of he-Do simply make excessive demands on the car. For example, they complain about the lack of dynamics, forgetting that there are 82 or 87 hp engines under the hood. with., and the like. In addition, it is necessary to clarify that many negative reviews are associated precisely with the work of dealers, who often impose additional options on customers, avoid replacing components under warranty, preferring to repair defective components, overstate the cost of maintenance and spare parts, etc.
The attitude of Datsun dealers is the source of many problems and negative reviews.
Yes, and already noted car owners complain about some points. So, Oleg from Moscow draws attention to the fragility of the plastic latches, the weakness of the paintwork and the hum from the air conditioner compressor. Nikita from Aktobe has complaints about the clarity of the checkpoint and the dealer's attitude to customers. Victor from Yekaterinburg calls out the noise of the checkpoint and poor noise insulation. Sergei from Kursk does not like the driver's seat, in which he cannot find a comfortable fit.
Dmitriy
Dmitry became the owner of On-Do in October 2014, when he bought a sedan with a manual transmission and an 87-horsepower engine at the Tyumen auto show. Total mileage amounted to 12,000 km. At the moment, he has several reasons to be unhappy with his choice. The car "eats" oil - about 500 ml per 1000 km, which for new car clearly not normal. After winter, crickets appear in the cabin. Sometimes you hear a crunch from the box, and the paint flying off even from small pebbles is upsetting, especially since it is impossible to cover the chip with paint even at the dealer, because paint is not available.
The need to constantly add oil is one of the problems that Dmitry faced.
In general, according to negative reviews, it is clear that Datsun on-Do has practically no serious defects. However, the owners periodically come across cars with poorly conducted pre-sale preparation, which results in minor unpleasant moments, which are only aggravated by the reluctance of a significant mass of dealerships to eliminate them.
In the presented video from the real owner of Datsun on-Do, some points of the operation of the machine are highlighted:
