Datsun India has upped the ante of the GO nameplate just ahead of the festive season. The Japanese carmaker has given a first major overhaul of the GO and GO Plus in the country since its introduction back in 2014. The duo gets subtle exterior changes and a much needed addition in the feature list. The GO hatchback and its mini-estate version is available across five trim levels and debuts two new body colours – Amber Orange and Sunstone Brown – respectively.

Appearance wise, the subtle changes on the redesigned bumper include vertical LED daytime running strips integrated into the blacked-out insert. The grille is slightly tweaked and the overall appearance looks a lot more appealing than before. The rear bumper also gets subtle changes to keep things fresh. Additionally, both cars will be offered with 14-inch alloy wheels for the first time.

But the most prominent changes comes on the inside. The centre console gets a seven-inch Blaupunkt touchscreen infotainment system which is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The dashboard is thoroughly revised with a new instrument cluster, proper glove box, and a conventional handbrake lever between the seats. The feature list sees new additions in terms of power windows, electric mirror adjusts, rear parking sensors, dual front airbags, and rear window wipers as standard.

Under the skin, things remain unchanged. The same Micra-sourced 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol motor which puts out 67bhp and 104Nm is mated to the five-speed manual transmission. Although the duo gets a CVT transmission in international markets, we can expect an AMT in India but that will happen sometime later.