First New Datsun In 30 Years Bound For Indian Debut In July

Nissan has announced the first Datsun model for over 30 years will get a July debut in India, one of the new brand's key markets.

A 'cheap and cheerful' new five-door hatch will shed its covers in New Delhi on July 15, with the Japanese carmaker hoping to sell up to 200,000 Datsun-badged cars in India each year.

Hyundai's i10 light car, which has proven popular in the Indian market. 

Further Datsun models will be revealed over the next year, but the carmaker has no plans at this stage to re-enter the Australian market.