Datsun mi-DO is a vibrant and perky hatchback for Russia

Along with the Datsun on-DO sedan, Datsun has revealed the mi-DO hatchback. The automaker cites the new Datsun mi-DO hatchback's stand out feature is its 'face' - which is dominated by Datsun's confident 'D-Cut' grille and flanked by elongated projector headlamps that stretch virtually from grille to fender.

Although sharing the same wheelbase and front-wheel drive chassis as the Datsun on-DO sedan, the mi-DO is shorter to emphasise its driving dynamics.

Both cars sit on a 2,476mm wheelbase, stand 1,500mm tall and sit 1,700mm wide. Yet, the Datsun mi-DO is 3,950mm long compared to the on-DO sedan at 4,337mm.

Pulling power is provided by a 87bhp rated 1.6-litre lump - married to either a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transmission.

Datsun claims the mi-DO is well-equipped with top priority awarded to aspects concerning comfort and safety. Each car is fitted with a driver and passenger airbag as well as ABS.

The names on-DO and mi-DO reflect the cars' international heritage, encompassing Japanese, English and Russian themes. DO is a Japanese word that means 'moving' and also refers to a 'way' of doing things. 'On' is the Russian word for 'he' while 'mi' sounds to a Russian speaker like the English word 'me' and personalises the car. Put together in Russian, they underline the individuality and personality of both cars.