Datsun 1200 coupe is implemented as a fastback body. It is not a hatchback. It has a small trunk lid, which opens directly into the passenger compartment.
See main article: Body Styles
2-dr Sedan, 2-dr Coupe
Compared to Sedan
Aside from the fastback body style, the Coupe is different from the 2-door Sedan in many subtle ways, including these:
- Shocks mounted at angle
- Sporty plastic grille instead of formal stainless grille
- Folding rear seat
- Blackout side window trim
- B-pillar trim (Sedan has no trim)
- Coupes were not available in STD trim. Therefore, all coupes came with round gauge dash. STD sedans came with rectangular gauge dash
- Coupe Seats: sporty. Sedan seats: plush
- Doors have lower height in a coupe, windshield angle different. Uses a different windshied
- Coupes came with GL Hubcaps, 2-dr sedans DX caps
- Unique taillights
- Rear license plate is below bumper, necessitating a unique bumper
- Full interior door panels