A small city car from a Japanese company that has survived two generations and is a relatively popular car in our country is the Nissan Note 2016.
The second generation of this car was presented to the public in 2012 and took place at the Geneva Motor Show; the car began to be sold only in 2013. This generation is sold in many countries, but it is not supplied to Russia, so the second generation is not officially sold here.
The new generation has received quite serious external changes, as well as changes in the interior and the line of power units.
Exterior
The appearance of the hatchback for the modern world is good enough, the model looks really beautiful and attractive. The muzzle has a high, slightly embossed hood, which is emphasized by large optics. The chrome-plated radiator grille integrates elegantly with the optics. The bumper will please with beautifully inserted round fog lights.
On the side, various things that end up surprising, slightly swollen wheel arches, a rear-view mirror on a leg, this is all that can surprise the view in profile. The rest is simple.
The rear of the Nissan Note is a little more interesting, the optics on the internal component is unlikely to please, but the shape of the headlight itself attracts attention. The bumper is massive, but simple, it has nothing to surprise. In general, the design is good, but there are few interesting details.
Hatchback dimensions:
- length - 4100 mm;
- width - 1695 mm;
- height - 1530 mm;
- wheelbase - 2600 mm;
- ground clearance - 150 mm.
Specifications
| A type | Volume | Power | Torque | Overclocking | Maximum speed | Number of cylinders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1.2 l | 79 h.p. | 110 H * m | 13 sec. | 170 km / h | 3 |
| Petrol | 1.2 l | 98 h.p. | 147 H * m | 11.8 sec. | 181 km / h | 3 |
| Diesel | 1.5 l | 90 h.p. | 200 H * m | 11.9 sec. | 179 km / h | 4 |
| Petrol | 1.6 l | 111 h.p. | 160 H * m | - | - | 4 |
The model has 6 powertrain options in its lineup.
- The weakest type of engine is a 1.2-liter gasoline unit producing 79 horses. This is the only version that can be optionally available with all-wheel drive. There is also a variation of this motor with 80 powers. The unit allows the hatchback to gain the first hundred in almost 14 seconds - not a very attractive result. Low consumption - 6 liters in the city and 4 on the highway.
- There is also a 1.2-liter engine, but with 98 horsepower. It already has more attractive dynamic performance, the engine accelerates the car to hundreds in 12 seconds, and the maximum speed is 181 km / h. The unit also does not consume much, only 5 liters in the city.
- Also in the Nissan Note 2016 line is a 1.5-liter diesel engine. Its power is equal to 90 horsepower, and acceleration to one hundred also takes 12 seconds. Consumption is correspondingly less, but the fuel itself is also cheaper. The unit uses some 4 liters in the city and 3 on the highway.
- One of the top-end units is a 1.6-liter engine producing 109 horses. Unfortunately, some of its characteristics of this motor are unknown.
- The most powerful type of engine received the same volume of 1.6 liters, but now its power has been increased to 138 forces. This is the most powerful unit and, accordingly, it will show the best dynamic characteristics, but they are unknown to us.
All types of engines are offered in tandem with a 5-speed manual gearbox, as well as on some units it is possible to install a variator. The model has a problem with the brakes, of course there are enough of them, but still I would like more. The model is stopped by ventilated disc brakes at the front and drum at the rear. The front suspension is independent, this is a classic MacPherson strut, a semi-independent torsion bar is used at the rear.
The chassis can please the presence of:
Salon Nissan Note
Since this is a small car, you should not expect a lot of free space from it in the cabin, there really is not so much of it. The front row is still quite good, but the rear row can hardly accommodate 3 passengers. By the way, a folding table is provided for the rear passengers in the backs of the front seats. The luggage compartment is small here, its volume is 295 liters, but it can be increased by folding the rear row. The increased luggage compartment will have a volume of 1465 liters.
The driver's seat is equipped with a large 3-spoke steering wheel with audio controls. The steering wheel is simple, but the dashboard looks interesting - a large round tachometer, a large analog speedometer with a round on-board computer in the middle and an electronic temperature and fuel level gauge on the right. All of this is beautifully designed and also comes with attractive lighting.
The center console is simple but interesting in design. The top of the Nissan Note 2016 has 2 round air vents and a hazard warning button. Slightly below is the display of the multimedia system with buttons to control it around. Below is the most interesting thing - this is the air conditioning control unit. All buttons form a circle, and between them there is another circle, which is a display on which, in turn, the selected settings are displayed. On the tunnel, everything is quite simple, these are two cup holders and a gearbox selector.
Price
Unfortunately, this model will not be sold in our country, but with the help of gray dealers it will be possible to get it. The car is provided in 3 different trim levels, from the interesting, the basic version will receive a start-stop system. The most expensive version is generally gorgeous - all-round visibility, keyless access and a little leather in the cabin. Agree not bad!
Prices are not yet known, but they will be revealed soon. There will also be a limited version, which will have different wheels and, in general, visually represent a charged hatchback.
Some have already imported the car to Japan and are selling the model. The average price of a right-hand drive car from the secondary market is 700,000 rubles.
The Japanese have created a good car that fulfills its function, to bring it around the city back and forth, so for people who just need it, the E12 is quite suitable.
Video
How this model appeared is worth mentioning separately. The Nissan engineer selected for himself which would be ideal for family travel with children and at the same time make you feel comfortable. This is how the new car project came about. The idea was to the liking of the company's management. The work on its implementation fell on the shoulders of a special group. In order to create an ideal car, a survey was conducted of children from eight to sixteen years old, the main question was what should be the parents' car. During the creation of the car, all wishes were taken into account, and in 2005 the Nissan Note was presented to the public - the first Japanese micro van.
Catchy appearance Nissan Note
The appearance of the Nissan Note turned out to be original and energetic, and the dynamic design allowed the microvan to stand out among its brethren. Already at the first show, Nissan was remembered for its rear boomerangs. This shape of the lanterns has become its obligatory attribute. Nissan Note differs from its counterparts. But at the same time, practicality and elegance are inherent in it.
Nissan Note functionality
Nissan Note is a comfortable, reliable and roomy car. The first thing that attracts attention is the expressive contours of the body. The extended wheelbase provides plenty of space in the cabin, which is important for comfortable accommodation for the whole family. The Note trunk consists of two compartments: the partition can be installed in different versions, which allows you to change the space for any load. In addition, it can be increased by folding the rear seat.
For maximum convenience, when creating Nissan Note, the designers provided:
- folding tables;
- thirteen places for placing small items;
- boxes for things located under the passenger seats;
- containers in the backrests of the front seats.
All of these features make the Note the perfect vehicle for travel in all conditions. The interior space contributes to the comfortable accommodation of tall and large passengers. Suspension design enhancements provide a smooth ride that will eliminate motion sickness on long journeys.
Nissan Note is equipped with a large number of additional options to ensure driving comfort. For example, the “walk to home” function ensures that the headlights work after the locks are locked for another two minutes. This allows the driver to easily walk home. The key chip opens and closes doors from a distance, and also starts the engine. The Nissan Note has rain and light sensors. are switched on automatically and, taking into account the amount of precipitation, are able to change the operating mode. The dipped beam headlights are also switched on automatically. All this allows the driver not to switch attention to "little things" and calmly follow the road.
Beautiful interior Nissan Note
When creating a car, the manufacturer thought not only about comfort, but also about the visual appeal of the interior. Modern environmentally friendly materials have been used as a finishing material for Nissan Note seats. The seats are decorated with leather inserts, which makes them practical and easy to clean. The front seats are equipped with armrests. The ceiling is high above the head, giving a feeling of spaciousness and lightness. Getting into the car is comfortable on both sides. Torpedo Nissan Note is made of hard plastic and does not differ in softness, but it looks soundly and is in harmony with the general.
Metal pads were used to create the controls and pedals of the Nissan Note. The steering wheel and gear knob are also finished with original materials. On the center console, you can see a curious climate control unit with a round display, around which buttons are scattered. has two button blocks that allow you to easily operate the main comfort systems. All control buttons are surprisingly comfortable and functional, and the ergonomics, modern design of the dashboard and torpedoes make the Nissan Note a truly family car.
Nissan Note review revealed the pride of the car is the Connect navigation system, which combines an audio system, Bluetooth wireless communication and satellite navigation in several languages. The control is carried out through the touch screen.
Technical features of Nissan Note
Nissan Note comes in two versions. The first is 1.4 liters with a capacity of 88 horsepower, the volume of the second is 1.6 liters and 110 liters. With. For such a miniature car, the units are strong enough. The first engine is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, the second works with a four-speed automatic transmission. Fuel consumption is insignificant - about eight liters in the city and five and a half on the highway. The average is 6.7 liters per hundred kilometers.
Nissan Note video review:
Considering the technical characteristics of the Nissan Note, one cannot fail to note the good handling, which was achieved thanks to the wheelbase. The car starts off smoothly, and it is a pleasure to drive it. The electric power steering guarantees both at speed and in small spaces. Nissan Note safety is provided by a braking system of three components:
- Thanks to the electronic brake force distribution, all wheels are involved in the braking process.
- The Hard Brake Assist system responds to sudden brake pedal pressures.
- ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The suspension is independent at the front and torsion bar at the rear, brake discs are installed on the front wheels, and drum brakes on the rear wheels. The brakes on the Nissan Note are quite informative. The engine compartment is a bit small, so it is difficult for a common user to understand it. The driver has the ability to control the volume of oil and, but the level of antifreeze itself cannot be checked.
Additional comfort and ease of control is provided by the stability control system. It reads data from the sensors, processes them and determines the maximum permissible engine power and braking conditions.
A distinctive feature of the Nissan Note is a 2.6 meter wheelbase. Thanks to this, maximum stability is achieved on the road, since the wheels are almost at the bumpers.
One of the important functions is Start Assist. It slows down the reaction of the car when you press the pedal, which makes it possible to use less fuel while driving. Eco mode does not cause discomfort, so it can be used continuously. For those who are in favor of fuel efficiency, this mode is the most informative.
Nissan Note has shown that the engine runs silently, so after stopping by the "start-stop" system, starting the engine runs smoothly and quietly. There are no vibrations in the car, typical for three-cylinder engines.
| Car model: | Nissan note |
| Manufacturer country: | Japan |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Number of places: | 5 |
| Number of doors: | 5 |
| Engine displacement, cubic meters cm: | 1198 |
| Power, hp with. / about. min .: | 80/4000 |
| Maximum speed, km / h: | 168 |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h, s: | 13,7 |
| Type of drive: | front |
| Checkpoint: | 5MKPP, 4AKPP |
| Fuel type: | AI-95 gasoline |
| Consumption per 100 km: | city 5.7; track 4.1 |
| Length, mm: | 4100 |
| Width, mm: | 1695 |
| Height, mm: | 1530 |
| Clearance, mm: | 165 |
| Tire size: | 185 / 65R15 |
| Curb weight, kg: | 1036 |
| Full weight, kg: | 1510 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 41 |
Nissan Note - advantages and disadvantages
The laptop is not just a beautiful and dynamic car. It has obvious advantages:
- relative cheapness of the basic configuration;
- a powerful engine that shapes the sporty character of the model;
- profitability;
- variety of additional equipment;
- spacious and comfortable salon;
- good sound insulation, even the windshield gasket has special soundproofing properties.
There are also disadvantages:
- the front bumper skirt is very low;
- rigid suspension;
- the back sofa moves only as a whole, which is not always convenient;
- in terms of maintenance and repair, the car is quite expensive: to change the spark plugs, you need to disassemble half of the engine. Timing chain, it periodically has to be changed, which is quite expensive;
- there are several inconvenient things in the cabin - backrest tilt adjustment, cup holders, large front pillars that obstruct the view.
Complete set Nissan Note
Three configurations of Nissan Note are offered on the Russian market: Comfort, Luxury and Tekna. The first is basic and includes fabric upholstery, ABS, EVD, remote central locking, halogen headlights, power and heated mirrors, fifteen-inch wheels, immobilizer, air conditioning. Nissan Note in this version is 485 thousand rubles.
The Nissan Note Luxury is equipped with an audio system, climate control, power windows, an on-board computer, side airbags, rain and light sensors and numerous comfort controls. The cost of such a car is about 530 thousand rubles.
Note in the Tekna package offers a stabilization system, cruise control, parking sensors and a navigation system, as well as a leather steering wheel and gear lever, alloy wheel rims, an on-board computer. This functionality costs 637 thousand rubles.
There is also the Nissan Note Silver Edition, which combines the latter two - Luxury and Tekna. Against the background of the main ones, it stands out with silver inserts present both in and in the exterior. Its price is 645 thousand rubles.
After analyzing the technical characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, the following summary can be derived: Nissan Note is the best family car that feels great both on the track and in the metropolis. Safety is of no small importance, to which the manufacturer paid close attention. Busy city is the element of Nissan Note, and here it shows its best.
The Nissan Note car is designed on the basis of the Nissan Micra, although it looks much more solid and, despite the comparable dimensions, is larger. The appearance of the new Nissan Note turned out to be interesting and not boring. Ahead, large, almost to the middle of the bonnet, headlights with complex geometry and many patterns inside draw attention. The rear optics are also amazing.
Nissan Note exterior review
The decision of Nissan engineers to make such taillights is extremely unusual, but undeniably very effective. It is these unique developments that turn boring one-volume vehicles into bright modern cars. In addition to headlights, Nissan Note weights add:
- The radiator grill is almost like that of the "formidable" Nissan Murano.
- 16 inch wheels.
- Strongly concave roofline.
Nissan Note exterior review: front, rear lights
Salon Nissan Note 2013
The body of the Nissan Note 2013 is high, so it is convenient to get into it even for a tall driver. The interior cannot boast of expensive finishing materials, but at the same time, despite the prevalence of plastic elements, the interior does not look cheap. Rather, it looks practical, which, in principle, was what the designers and designers of this car wanted. The front seats boast good body support for passengers and a lot of adjustments. The seats allow you to arrange any boarding of passengers, from a sports recumbent to a minivan-vertical landing.
Nissan Note interior review: instrument panel, center console, driver's seat
The steering wheel in the Nissan Note has the ability to adjust only in an angle, and in a very small range. The instrument cluster and other controls look traditional in Nissan style.
For some drivers, the presence of a huge number of different niches, shelves and glove compartments in this Note will be a pleasant addition. Particular attention should be paid to the glove compartment. When closed, you can already use a fairly large niche. For example, for A4 papers. If you open the glove compartment, then inside us there will be even more space for various necessary items. It is not completely clear how the designers managed to make such a large glove compartment! The advertising brochure for this car says that this glove compartment can fit 12 aluminum cans! There is no gearbox mode indicator on the instrument panel, which is rather inconvenient and you have to look at the pale numbers below.
Nissan Note interior review: steering wheel, interior
It is also worth noting a very good view from the 2013 Nissan Note, which was achieved thanks to wide mirrors, compact headrests of the rear sofa and, of course, a large glass area.
Review of rear seats and trunk of Nissan Note
The rear seats allow even tall passengers to sit comfortably and there is enough space to the front seat. As it might seem, in such a small car, this is achieved by reducing the volume of the trunk. But the seats have the ability to move 16 cm. Thus, if the seat is pushed back as far as possible, then the luggage compartment volume is 280 liters, and if the seats are moved forward as much as possible, the trunk volume will increase to almost 400 liters. Also, the trunk has a flexy board shelf system. These shelves can be installed on two different levels. If this is not enough for you, then you can fold the backrests of the rear seat and get even more space for oversized cargo. The maximum trunk volume is 1332 liters, which is quite good considering the size of the laptop. The trunk of the Nissan Note gets a solid top five!
Rear Seat and Trunk Review Nissan Note: Trunk with Rear Seats Folded
Nissan Note engine and gearbox options
In Russia, the new Nissan Note is presented with two gasoline engines:
A volume of 1.4 liters and a capacity of 88 horsepower.
A volume of 1.6 liters and a capacity of 110 horsepower.
There are also two gearbox options:
Five-speed manual transmission
Four-speed automatic transmission.
The Nissan Note with a 1.6-liter engine turned out to be very playful, especially at the bottom. It is worth overdoing it a little with the gas and the car seems to bounce. The automatic transmission works quite quickly and has a very good response. The soundproofing of the car is also excellent. Engine noise begins to be heard in the cabin only at the "top", but all kinds of road noise practically does not penetrate into the cabin.
Nissan Note engine review
Driving characteristics of Nissan Note
On the track, the car quickly picks up 100 km / h and behaves very softly and elastic when overtaking. The laptop keeps confidently on straight sections of the road, allowing the driver to feel relaxed. For example, for family travel on easy routes, the Nissan Note is perfect!
In the corners, the car pleased with the collected handling and understandable adequate responses. All these indicators, of course, are within the class of this car, against the background of competitors and taking into account the fact that nissan note built on the basis of a super mini - very good! There are also no complaints about the brake system. In the normal mode, they are quite responsive and the competent work of the ABS is felt. A very big achievement in the Nissan Note is the suspension. When driving on not ideal roads, one gets the impression that there is no such bump or hole that will cause the car to slow down. This, combined with a large spacious interior, gives the feeling that you are driving a car of a larger class.
When "there are 100 meters to the goal" - the desire to see the updated Nissan Note grows with every step. Getting into the line of sight - there is a feeling of a certain disappointment. Profile view - Note as Note. Differences from this distance are not visible a single gram. Considering that back in 2005 a detailed account was taken of the now popular Japanese hatchback, the memories of every detail of the car are still fresh in mind. Looking from the side, it becomes clear that the designers decided not to "lift" the compact minivan. Down with vague doubts, we are approaching the updated Nissan Note and look him straight in the eyes.
The brain instantly launches the "spot 10 differences" program. Externally, the hatchback has practically not changed over the considerable 5 years of history. Yes, they changed the hood - the restyling made it more sporty to some extent, now this detail looks much more modern. "Cosmetic plastic" also touched the front bumper, radiator grill and headlights. The "facial expression" now clearly shows that a car based on the Nissan Micra can look like a brutal Murano without losing the individuality of the Nissan Note lines. Thanks to the disappearance of the black plastic edging, the fog lights have become an addition to the bumper, and not something that stands out.
As for the rear view, then (when compared with the 2004 model) the color scheme of the boomerangs of the taillights has become an order of magnitude darker.
Knowing not a special desire of the Japanese to change the appearance of successful car models, the hope still burns inside that there are much more new things in the cabin, or at least they are clearer. We sit down. But everything is in its place - in their old places... The same seats (very comfortable by the way) with well thought out lateral support. They are covered with the same water-repellent material, which helps parents with children more than once. Plastic and adjustments - no changes. Strange, but where is the update?
Stop! The central panel ("beard") definitely attracts the attention of no less than a whole 2-din radio tape recorder with a 5-inch touch (!) Screen. The head unit is equipped with the modern Nissan Connect navigation function, which writes and speaks in our native language. The radio tape recorder meets all the requirements of modern times, and this is reading MP3 and WMA discs, support for Bluetooth connections, and reading data via the USB port, which is beautifully hidden in the glove box. Not bad for a car of this class.
It is now more convenient to control the "climate", the appearance of the dashboard has been improved and the shape of its visor has been replaced. As always, the Japanese manufacturer, making minor modifications, makes the car more comfortable.
Well, we sat down, it's time to go for a drive - test drive of the updated Nissan Note. The fact that the suspension has gone through a series of improvements is felt immediately. The car became less rigid, which did not deteriorate the handling indicator in any way. Engineers have re-tuned the rear suspension of the hatchback. Their efforts were justified. Now in the corners, the roll has become even less, it would seem, where else. Cornering at speed on the Nissan Note is much easier than on most cars of the corresponding class. Separately, it is worth highlighting the seats. In them sits like a glove not only the driver, but also the passenger, which is important when changing the trajectory of movement at considerable speed. The steering is clear and simple. The electric amplifier clearly transmits the "commands" of the driver.
Due to the short wheelbase (only 2600 mm), the car tolerates long-wave road flaws worse, but it is incredibly easy for it to calmly walk the tram tracks.
Specifications. From the engines in the new modification, a diesel unit with a volume of 1.5 liters has appeared. Economical, powerful ... and not yet available to us. Despite the fact that the quality of our diesel fuel has finally improved, many manufacturers of "foreign cars" still flatly refuse to supply computerized diesel. From the assortment, we have already proven 1.4 and 1.6 liter motors available.
- Comfort 1.4 MT - 88 HP acceleration to 100 km / h in 13.1 seconds, combined cycle consumption of 7.9 liters per 100 km;
- Comfort 1.6 MT - 110 HP acceleration to 100 km / h in 10.7 seconds, combined cycle consumption of 8.5 liters per 100 km;
- Comfort 1.6 AT - 110 HP acceleration to 100 km / h in 11.7 seconds, combined cycle consumption of 6.3 liters per 100 km;
- Luxury 1.4 MT - 88 HP acceleration to 100 km / h in 13.1 seconds, combined cycle consumption of 6.3 liters per 100 km;
- Luxury 1.6 MT - 110 HP acceleration to 100 km / h in 10.7 seconds, combined cycle consumption of 6.6 liters per 100 km;
- Luxury 1.6 AT - 110 HP acceleration to 100 km / h in 11.7 seconds, combined cycle consumption of 6.8 liters per 100 km;
- Silver Edition 1,6 AT - 110 HP acceleration to 100 km / h in 11.7 seconds, combined cycle consumption of 6.8 liters per 100 km;
- Tekna 1,6 MT - 110 HP acceleration to 100 km / h in 10.7 seconds, combined cycle consumption of 6.6 liters per 100 km;
- Tekna 1,6 AT - 110 HP acceleration to 100 km / h in 11.7 seconds, combined cycle consumption of 6.8 liters per 100 km;
Initially, the Nissan Note was created as a small family car that allows you to transport comfortably in a spacious cabin not only passengers, but also to transport acquired property without scratching or damaging. Restyling in no way affected the quality data of the compact hatchback van. Transformation of the cabin from "passenger" to "truck" is done in a couple of minutes. The luggage compartment can be easily increased from 280 liters to 437. And with the seats folded down, you can get as much as 1332 liters of free space. If you fold the front passenger one, then objects with a length of 2.4 m are placed in the car - it is extremely convenient for moving.
There are no fundamental changes in the updated Nissan Note, but the whole set of improvements that have been carried out has incredibly strongly influenced the level of comfort (for the better). This is a clear indicator of how mature class B cars have matured. New opportunities are attracting an increasing number of buyers who make a choice and choose their Note.
And in the case of Nissan Note, there is plenty to choose from - a wide choice of configurations ... and the price of Nissan Note in 2014 varies in a wide range - from 499 thousand rubles for the initial Comfort configuration (for this money there is: ABS, 2 airbags , power accessories for mirrors and glass, air conditioning and heated front seats) up to 677 thousand rubles - the cost of the maximum configuration Nissan Note Tekna.
We can say that the price of the car is more than justified - the quality is appropriate, the comfort is at the level of the C-class.
