 "Nissan starts export of Datsun GO+ to South Africa")
Japanese auto major Nissan has started exporting Datsun GO+, which are manufactured at Chennai plant to South Africa. This will be the second intentional market for Datsun GO+ after Nepal.
The vehicle, the company placed as compact family wagon, is produced at the Renault-Nissan Alliance plant in Oragadam near Chennai, began on August 31, 2016 in South Africa. The company exported 428 units of GO+ to South African market.
"These Datsun GO+ shipments to South Africa are the latest example of the Chennai plant exports advancing the company's presence in India and globally, and further enhances Nissan's position as a major contributor to Make in India" said the company.
Guillaume Sicard, president, Nissan India Operations, said: "Following on the success of the India-built Datsun GO's launch into the small car segment in South Africa, the GO+ is another example of our Make in India models' making a mark in overseas markets. Our exports continue to help Nissan build its presence in India and grow the local economy."
Since, operations began at the plant in 2010 over 620,000 cars have been exported overseas. Currently, the Chennai plant exports vehicles to 106 countries around the world.
Recent models for export include Datsun GO, Datsun GO+, Datsun redi-GO and Nissan Sunny, among others. Most recently, exports of Datsun redi-GO cars produced in Chennai went on sale in Nepal in July. This was followed by the redi-GO leading the Datsun brand's return to the market in Sri Lanka in August.
Exports of Datsun GO started in 2014 and the first market was South Africa, later Nepal was added. So far 11,664 units GO was exported from the Chennai facility.