What you'll find here
Year-by-year archive pages with brochure PDFs, core specs, and links to related models.
This archive contains four dealer brochures for the Datsun mi-DO spanning 2014 to 2018. The collection documents the evolution of this compact city car across the Russian market during its early production years. Alongside mi-DO materials, the archive also includes related on-DO brochures. A valuable resource for automotive historians, enthusiasts, and researchers exploring Datsun's product strategy and market positioning in this period.
Year-by-year archive pages with brochure PDFs, core specs, and links to related models.
Original manufacturer materials document equipment and options exactly as they were offered.
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The 2014 mi-DO launched as Datsun's re-entry into emerging markets, and the brochure offered a stripped-to-essentials compact with genuine appeal. Two body styles—five-door hatchback and a practical estate variant—shared the same 1.6-litre four-cylinder good for 87 horsepower. Buyers weighed it against the Lada Granta and Hyundai i10, finding in the Datsun a cleaner dashboard,
By 2018, Datsun's mi-DO had carved out a distinct niche in Russia's ultra-competitive hatchback segment. Buyers seeking affordable family transport found a 1.2-litre engine good for 87 hp paired with a five-seat layout that didn't compromise on interior width. The brochure offered manual and automatic variants, positioning the mi-DO as the practical choice against more austere
Beneath the practical bodywork lay a transversely mounted 1.6-litre four-cylinder producing either 87 or 106 horsepower depending on specification, paired with a five-speed manual transmission standard across the range. This powertrain made the on-DO a straightforward competitor in Russia's value-conscious sedan segment.
The 2018 on-DO arrived as a four-door saloon, the sole body style offered that year, paired exclusively with a 1.6-litre petrol engine producing 87 horsepower. Buyers in the Russian market found a straightforward proposition: a compact sedan without frills, competing directly against domestic alternatives and ageing Lada stock. Trim levels kept the catalogue simple, with manual
The archive contains 4 original documents for the Datsun mi-DO. This collection includes dealer materials, brochures, and factory literature spanning the model's production run. While modest in size, each document offers genuine period insight into how Datsun presented this model to customers and dealers.
Documents in this archive span 2014 to 2018, covering the initial launch phase through the mid-lifecycle period. The collection captures the early years of the mi-DO's market presence. No documents from 2019 onward are currently included, so later updates and refreshes are not represented.
Yes. Original factory brochures and dealer catalogs serve as primary sources for verifying correct specifications, color options, trim levels, and equipment configurations. These documents help establish what was genuinely offered during specific years, making them valuable for anyone restoring or researching an authentic mi-DO from this era.
The archive currently represents one market only. All four documents focus on the Russian market, where the mi-DO was primarily sold. If you're researching the mi-DO in other regions, these materials reflect the Russian specification and presentation exclusively.
The archive page focuses on the documents themselves—what exists, when they're from, and how to use them for research. The catalog page describes the car's technical details, features, and specifications. Archive pages are about the literature; catalog pages are about the vehicle itself.
Yes. The collection covers two related models: the mi-DO and the on-DO. Both are represented within the four documents, giving you a broader view of Datsun's entry-level offerings during this period. The on-DO was the sedan variant of the mi-DO platform.
The archive grows as new original documents are discovered and acquired. There's no fixed update schedule—additions depend on what surfaces in the market. Follow Automobilisto's updates to learn when fresh mi-DO materials become available.