Nissan Note Group. Weaknesses and shortcomings of Nissan Note

Nissan Note is officially considered a 5-door hatchback, although its appearance hints that we have a microvan in front of us. It has gained quite a bit of recognition in a country where sedans are preferred by automakers. Like other popular representatives of its class, it has a fairly spacious interior. The amenities that are provided to its owners, such as the adjustable position of the rear sofa and the two-level trunk, are not often found on cars of a higher class. At the same time, a closer acquaintance reveals a number of shortcomings. Some can be attributed to the excessive demands of motorists, while others ... However, first things first.

The main disadvantages of the Nissan Note

• Small trunk volume with the rear sofa pushed back;
• There is no steering wheel adjustment for reach;
• Uncomfortable front seats;
• There is no coolant temperature gauge;
• High windage. The car blows off on the track in strong winds;
• Wide pillars impair visibility;
• Occasionally, the seal of the third brake light of the 5th door leaks;
• Difficulty replacing spark plugs on a 1.6 engine.

Small luggage space

On a car with a length of just over 4 meters, you can simultaneously have a limousine space on the back sofa and a large trunk only by depriving the driver of the space or eliminating the engine compartment. Don't ask for the impossible. Move the sofa forward and get a volume comparable to a wagon of similar length.

No steering wheel reach adjustment

This is really a drawback that does not allow tall drivers to comfortably get behind the wheel. Particularly depressing is the fact that this option is absent even in expensive trim levels.

Uncomfortable front seats.

When you sit in the Note after the VAZ from the “penny” to the “Priora” inclusive, the first thought that arises is: “How convenient!” But after many modern foreign cars of a similar class, enthusiasm disappears somewhere. Again, tall drivers are deprived of amenities.

There is no coolant temperature gauge.

Another dubious savings. Even AvtoVAZ, which followed this path, listened to the voice of the automotive community and returned the temperature indicator, but not a dial indicator, but a digital one on the on-board computer indicator. However, this is quite enough. It would not hurt and Nissan to listen to the voice of reason.

High windage.

There's nothing to be done. The specific body, which attracts attention with its appearance and interior space, has a relatively large profile area. Consider this nuance in the wind and meeting with a truck.

Wide pillars that impair visibility.

This is the fault of almost all modern cars. This is not a whim of the designer, but a payment for the additional strength of the body, which ensures safety when overturning. Let's hope you don't get a chance to check it out.

Difficulty replacing candles on a 1.6 engine.

If you are a good mechanic and like to delve into the motor, then you can handle the procedure. If not, entrust it to a car service and put up with the inevitable spending of a certain amount.

As you can see, the disadvantages of the Nissan Note are not catastrophic. Uncomfortable seats and the inability to adjust the steering wheel for reach, some motorists will not even notice them. And, given the reliability of the engines, the absence of a temperature gauge is quite possible to survive.

Weaknesses Nissan Note

1. Noise of MCP bearings;
2. Short service life and high cost of replacing front suspension parts;
3. The need to replace the steering rod assembly with the steering rack.

The noise of manual transmission bearings is a sore note. However, she is quite harmless. Fighting it by replacing bearings is useless. If you do not want to put up with noise, follow the recommendations of the servicemen to change gear oil to GL4 + or GL5.

Short service life and high cost of front suspension parts. The reason for the problem is that the Note is based on the smaller Micra. Many years ago, the press drew attention to this point and convinced that the borrowed parts, while externally similar, have a reinforced design. But it is clear that something has been underestimated somewhere. With fairly modest runs, silent blocks, stabilizer struts and bushings, and strut support bearings annoy with malfunctions. The failure of silent blocks is exacerbated by the need to replace them as an assembly with a lever and a fully functional ball joint. And this is no longer a minor flaw.

Steering tips and rods serve more than 100 thousand km. But they change as an assembly with the steering rack and electric booster steering wheel. So a seemingly inexpensive breakdown entails a financial problem. One can only give advice to replace native traction with non-original ones.

Conclusions.

The recently considered model was withdrawn from the Russian market, so the conclusions can only concern the question of whether it is worth buying a used laptop.

After re-reading the list of Nissan Note weaknesses again, having estimated possible malfunctions and the cost of repairs, we can recommend that you think carefully before purchasing a used car.

Weigh the pros and cons, think about what roads you have to drive, and only then make a decision.

P.S.: Dear current and future owners, leave your feedback, write below in the comments about the frequent breakdowns and shortcomings of this car model, identified and noticed during operation.

Was last modified: December 5th, 2019 by Administrator

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9 posts per article “ Weaknesses and shortcomings of Nissan Note”

1. Valery

   Nissan Note 2008 release. bought in the salon in 2009. Traveled to 90,000 no problems.
   Then the replacement of the lower subframe, rear stock.
   Drove another 40,000 replacement of the front struts, replacement bezanasos, set from dozens for 800 rubles.
   the original in the cabin was offered for 12000 rubles. Well, there was also a windshield replacement pebbles on the track. The car has now covered 165,000 km.
   I am satisfied.

2. Alexander

   Nissan Note 2007. Nothing like that, the silent blocks on the levers change and are not expensive, but on the rail there are both rods and tips and they change separately (from where they only get this information that the rail is only assembled on the notes) the suspension is reliable and cheap to repair.

3. Ivan

   Nissan Note 2005 Japanese. Body NE11, on an automatic transmission, not a variator. The very first modification of Note.
   Front shock absorber support — consumable. Considering that it is necessary to completely sort out the rack to replace it, the pleasure is not pleasant. Whatever I have not tried - everything breaks through. From Qashkai, X-Trail, Micra, Note, Tiida. engineering miscalculation - there are simply no other thoughts.
   The most tenacious rear silent block of the front lever, as practice has shown, is from Qashqai, they fit one-on-one, they “live” for a long time. To replace the left front arm, you need to lift the box, otherwise the bolt simply will not come out.
   On the Internet I met records that on European versions the front springs burst at a run of about 100,000. In Europeans they are conical, in Japanese they are cylindrical. On my car, the spring burst on a run of about 200,000. The rear springs and shock absorbers are short-stroke, often breaking through to the bump stop. People “treat” this by installing springs and shock absorbers from Logan, Klio, but in this case the stern rises up by 3 centimeters, which increases windage at high speed.
   The undercarriage is designed for smooth asphalt. If the car is operated on poor asphalt or gravel, then its resource is sharply reduced. You get used to the need to do maintenance once a year. Yes, and the interior turns into a rattle - cheap plastic rattles wherever there are interfaces: door cards, glove box, rear elements. Everywhere.
   On the 4wd version, by about 150,000 mileage, the overrunning clutch of the 4wd generator dies. It is problematic to pull out the generator itself due to the layout in the engine compartment. The original IKA / INA is quite expensive, but it is better not to look at analogues. especially the Chinese ones. By the way, on the 4wd version, there is also an overrunning clutch on the on-board chain generator, and on the 2wd, there is a regular pulley. This number of freewheels is caused by the use of a very long belt (2120) and is designed to prolong its life. What prevented to make 2 belts — it is not clear.
   To replace the spark plugs, the intake manifold must be removed. Candles are used only iridium; there are cheaper analogues with a conventional electrode and with a much shorter resource, but due to the inconvenience of replacing them, it is better not to use them.
   Fabric interior is very easily soiled. Dust gets into all the seats, which makes the interior, even a clean one, look untidy. The rear sofa on Japanese women does not move, it is fixed rigidly.
   Light with a normally regulated flow is excellent. What is far, what is near.
   AI-92 gasoline digests normally, but 95 is the norm for this car. At 92, the already “vegetable” engine sluggishly accelerates after 100 and overtaking a heavy truck on the highway turns into sadness. And if the air conditioner is on...
   Yes! Separately, it is worth mentioning the block of the main relays and fuses. At Nissan, it is abbreviated as IPDM. It is located under the battery pad. Producers! Who??? Why is this node implemented this way? The place under the hood allows you to place it differently, but no .. Moreover, to replace the fuse, you must not only get close to it, but also turn it over, because all relays and fuses are under the top cover! Considering that turning the unit over you also pull a solid bundle of wires, I would not advise anyone to carry out this operation at low temperatures; only in a warm box and only when the car is completely warm.
   In general, there are a lot of engineering miscalculations in the car. However, despite all these shortcomings, the car turned out to be quite good. Believe me, this is a good option for both a young family and older people for urban use. The motor in conjunction with the CVT rides quite cheerfully, there is no such dynamics on the machine. Crickets in the cabin are treated by soundproofing. You can completely soundproof, but then you will lose a little in dynamics, or you can get by with Madeleine tape (on a well-known Chinese resource, 100 rubles per skein in the dimensions of electrical tape, one or two is enough for the entire interior) along the joints and foam material in the door cards in order to to remove the friction of plastic on metal. You can put up with the repair of the chassis, especially since this is a common problem for many cars (Fit, Ceed, etc.) with a similar body.

4. Faith

   cry for help! 11.17 I bought a Nissan laptop in 2008, as I was told, in excellent condition. But with the first frosts, it got up and started from 5-6 times .. I changed all the consumables, in the car service they worked out 10 thousand. just heaven, with half a kick and no problems. and now November 2018 got colder .. again the problem is to start in the morning. in — 14 already 18.12 he did not start at all. I took it to a car service on a tow truck. result: why it costs and does not start can not say for 3 days. maybe someone also had such problems with the car .. tell me what to treat him ...

5. Sergey

   Machine E11 2013 (2nd restyling) Like the car. It is convenient to operate around the city. The shortcomings mentioned above are not particularly disturbing. Out of trouble. the front suspension is rather weak, the steering rack is under replacement, although the mileage is 65,000 km. The washer and headlight adjustment buttons are inconvenient. (They don't light up yet.) I am constantly confused with the buttons for heating the front seats (there is no information which one is for the driver’s seat, and which one for the passenger. The windows for the driver also need to first see where they are, and then press. Perhaps this is not critical, but for me this is a replacement car and after the main one where everything is in order, this is a drawback. As for the seats, I assure you that they are not the worst option, especially after Renault

6. Alexander

   Notebook E11 2008 I took a used one with a mileage of 76,000. At the moment, the mileage is 98,000. Replacing the thermostat, replacing one ball joint (without replacing the lever assembly as described above, everything is perfectly pressed out and pressed back in) on the same lever while it was removed, replacing the silent blocks, replacing the racks stabilizer, replacing the internal anther on the drive (in order not to cripple the CV joint, I had to completely remove the drive and change the anther through the internal grenade) now the front right strut rattled. Because In the winter I go a little we will wait for heat and then we'll see.

7. Maksim

   I bought with a mileage of 165,000 now 195,000, for 2 years I changed the oil seal on the left shaft, the clutch is only a disk and mutual, front hub bearings 2 times,
   lever assembly (to replace 26 minutes each, along with a car gift for a jack), Pauline the front burst (1300). In principle, everything is cheap and simple if the hands are in place. engine 1.6 2008 happy with the car it is very reliable

8. Nicholas

   Bought in showroom in 2011. mileage 72k. there was one problem, the wires for opening the tailgate broke, which is surprisingly the battery is alive to this day, otherwise everything is fine.

Nissan Note car created to offer fans of conventional hatchbacks food for thought. Although we still have the same small vehicle for transporting a family around the city, like the Vauxhall Meriva and Renault Modus, the Nissan Note is noticeably larger. At first glance, the dimensions are not noticeable, but it is worth taking a closer look at this little car, and it becomes clear that this is a formidable competitor for "classmates". In addition to the increased internal volume, the advantages of the Note in its standard configuration are richer than those of its main rivals. At the same time, the interior of the cabin is thought out to the smallest detail, the handling is pleasant, and the appearance is discreet, and, at the same time, memorable. The latest update to the Nissan Note lineup was in January 2009, when the model received more fuel-efficient engines and fresh design trends.

The Note family has a huge number of modifications. In order from basic to most advanced: SE, Visia, Visia+, S, N-Tec, SVE, Acenta, Acenta R, Accent S, N-Tec+, Tekna. However, the differences between the versions are minimal. For example, the presence of a CD changer, seat covers and a metallic shade in the body design determines the name Note in the Acenta subfamily. All Nissan Note trims include three-point rear seat belts, traction control, stereo, airbags for the driver and all passengers, folding rear seats, power windows, a child seat locking device and a separate spare wheel compartment in the trunk.

Nissan Note interior features

The Note model is intermediate in size between class B (Renault Modus) and C (Volkswagen Golf). Marketers of the Japanese automaker even picked up a special class name for this car - B +. The Note is shorter than most of the golf class, but at the same time, the wheelbase is wider, which successfully converts into more interior space. At the same time, the height of the Note is slightly less than that of the same golf cars, but there is no negative effect on usable headroom and underfoot.

It was legroom that Nissan designers paid the most attention to, especially for rear seat passengers. This row can move back and forth by 170 mm. This design feature of the Nissan Note is especially useful for the luggage compartment.

The rear door of the car imitates platforms with a much higher load on the luggage compartment: its design, when closed, is removed almost completely outside the body, which has a positive effect on the usable volume. In general, this part of the Nissan Note is thought out to the smallest detail. For example, the design of the trunk is divided into two parts - two pallets hang over the usual bottom-body, each of which is able to withstand a mass of up to 50 kg. They are easy to remove or interchange. The cover of one of them is a soft mat, and the other is a smooth, moisture-proof flooring, which is especially useful when transporting fruit or pets. When the trays and rear seats are folded out, the capacity of the compartment is minimal - 280 liters. With the shelves folded and the seats moved forward, the volume increases by 157 liters (total - 437 liters). And if you fold the rear seats, then the total volume is already 1332 liters - an excellent indicator for this class.

The only interior colors are black and beige, although gray and black plastic inserts add some charm to the interior. The designers did their best to create an inexpensive family car.

Driving a Nissan Note

The driver's seat is conveniently located, the pedals are placed exactly where the foot lies itself. The seat is quite comfortable, but, at the same time, hard (in the best sense of this characteristic). Even as standard there are armrests.

Of course, there are also disadvantages. The steering wheel changes position only in height. Due to the characteristic shape of the C-pillars and the small area of ​​the rear window, rear visibility can be limited, which is especially noticeable when parking. Nissan Note modifications with parking sensors would be useful here, but they are not even available as an option. However, in addition to these quibbles, the front of the cabin is designed really well and comfortably - what is called "for people."

Specifications Nissan Note

The hatchback is equipped with three different engines: two petrol and one diesel. The basic variation is a 1.4-liter gasoline engine with 88 hp. An excellent choice for city trips, but as soon as the car is required to perform a more complex task, this “engine” begins to feel out of place. What is better - a noticeable lack of power, or fuel consumption of only 6.3 liters in urban conditions - is up to the buyer to decide. In hot latitudes, turning on the air conditioner will turn into a significant loss of dynamics.

The 1.6 liter engine looks better. The same engine powers models such as the Micra 160SR and the C+C convertible. Engine power reaches 110 hp, which allows more demanding drivers to feel the character of the Nissan Note. Overtaking and traffic light acceleration with this engine is simply superb. Say, in the discipline "from zero to hundreds" Note feels very confident - 10.7 seconds. This engine comes with a 4-speed automatic or manual transmission.

The diesel power unit for the Nissan Note is a 1.5-liter engine. In fact, there are even two options, different in power and transmission torque. The basic version develops a power of 86 hp, and a more advanced version - 103. In most cases, a less powerful version looks preferable, and fuel consumption is minimal - 5 liters in city mode. On autobahns, speed can be slightly lacking, and here the 103 hp engine comes to the fore. Slightly higher fuel consumption (5.1 liters per 100 km), acceleration dynamics - 11.1 seconds from zero to one hundred, and much more tangible impact when accelerating in urban conditions. A comfortable 200 Nm of torque is already reached at 1900 rpm. Diesel variations of the Note engine are equipped exclusively with a manual gearbox. The maximum speed is only 165 km / h, but, honestly, does a car of this class need to accelerate to higher speeds?

The general conclusion for all three (even four, depending on how you count) motors: although the acceleration of the Nissan Note is not amazing, and the maximum speed will make all motorists chuckle, this car is very, very pleasant to drive.

Feelings from Nissan Note in the course of driving

The Note is designed to make city driving as stress-free as possible. The work is done perfectly: the car has a minimum turning radius, and the dashboard is designed in some magical way: all the necessary controls are at hand. The suspension provides a smooth ride, even on bumpy roads, without compromising handling. However, modifications with a 1.6-liter engine have a slightly different driving pattern: cornering is noticeably sharper, the mass of the car is felt. For experienced drivers, this behavior is even preferable to the accommodating nature of small cars.

Prices for Nissan Note

In most markets, incl. in Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries, Note is covered by a three-year warranty (or mileage up to 100 thousand km).

In the British market, the Nissan Note costs from £10,000. Depending on the functionality and equipment, this model can cost as much as 16,500 pounds.

In Ukraine, the cost of a car starts at $15,000, and Russian offers are located in approximately the same area.

Competing cars

The Note is built on the same platform as the Modus models and from Renault as well as the Nissan Micra and Platina. These are the so-called "microvans", which are characterized by maximum capacity, low engine power and a family focus. Among direct competitors - Suzuki Wagon, Mazda Verisa and Subaru Venga, Nissan Note stands out for comfort for the driver and passengers, excellent luggage compartment capacity and very decent economy. The main disadvantage is the relatively high price and insufficient sound insulation efficiency.

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 it took place at the Geneva Motor Show, the car began to be sold only in 2013. This generation is sold in many countries, but there is no delivery to Russia, so the second generation is not officially sold here.

The new generation received quite serious external changes, as well as changes in the interior and line of power units.

Exterior

The appearance of the hatchback for the modern world is quite good, the model looks really nice and attractive. The muzzle has a high, slightly embossed hood, which is emphasized by large optics. The chrome-plated radiator grille elegantly connects with the optics. The bumper will please with beautifully inserted round fog lamps.

On the side, various things that surprise end, slightly swollen wheel arches, a rear-view mirror on a leg, this is all that a profile view can surprise you with. Everything else is simple.

The back of the Nissan Note is a little more interesting, the optics of 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

Type	Volume	Power	Torque	Overclocking	Max Speed	Number of cylinders
Petrol	1.2 l	79 HP	110 H*m	13 sec.	170 km/h	3
Petrol	1.2 l	98 HP	147 H*m	11.8 sec.	181 km/h	3
Diesel	1.5 l	90 HP	200 H*m	11.9 sec.	179 km/h	4
Petrol	1.6 l	111 HP	160 H*m	-	-	4

The model has 6 variants of power units in its lineup.

1. The weakest type of engine is a 1.2-liter gasoline unit that produces 79 horses. This is the only version that can be equipped with all-wheel drive as an option. There is also a variation of this motor with 80 forces. The unit allows the hatchback to dial the first hundred in almost 14 seconds - not a very attractive result. Consumption is low - 6 liters in the city and 4 on the highway.
2. 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 consumes not much, only 5 liters in the city.
3. Also in the line of Nissan Note 2016 is a 1.5-liter diesel engine. Its power is equal to 90 horsepower, and acceleration to a 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.
4. One of the top-end units is a 1.6-liter engine that produces 109 horses. Unfortunately, it is not known about any of its characteristics of this motor.
5. 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, with this 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, and it is also possible to put a variator on some units. 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 brakes at the rear. The front suspension is independent, this is a classic MacPherson strut, a semi-independent torsion beam is used at the rear.

Chassis can please with 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 here. 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 rear passengers in the backs of the front seats. The luggage compartment here is small, 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 gauge on the right. All this is beautifully designed and also equipped with attractive backlighting.

The center console is simple, but its design is interesting. The top of the Nissan Note 2016 has 2 round air vents and an alarm button. A little lower 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, which in turn displays the selected settings. On the tunnel, everything is quite simple, these are two cup holders and a gear 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, of interest, the basic version will already receive a start-stop system. The most expensive version is generally gorgeous - all-round visibility, keyless entry and some leather in the cabin. Agree well!

Prices are not yet known, but they will be revealed soon. A limited version will also be produced, which will have different wheels and, in general, visually represent a charged hatchback.

Some have already imported the car and 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 made a nice car that does its job of getting you around the city and back, so for people who want just that, the E12 is fine.

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The compact minivan Nissan Note belongs to the class "B". It is a spacious five-door car that combines innovative style and practicality, but at the same time has a sporty character. The European version is produced at the Nissan plant in the UK.

The Nissan Note is aimed primarily at families, especially those who need a car that meets the needs of a busy daily life, but who are not ready to give up the feeling of driving pleasure. The Note has plenty of room in the cabin thanks to its long 2600mm wheelbase. Luggage space can be increased with the design of the rear seat, which can be fully folded or simply slide forward. At the same time, the luggage compartment is also easily transformed depending on the size and number of things carried, and its volume varies from a minimum of 280 to a maximum of 1332 liters with the rear seats folded down.

In Russia, Nissan Note is offered in three trim levels: "Comfort", "Luxury" and "Tekna". Standard equipment: headlight washers, electric power steering, auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror, power windows and side mirrors. In the Luxury package, the car is equipped with fog lights, body-color door handles, rain and light sensors; climate control system, which uses a sensor in the cabin to automatically maintain the set temperature. One of the most convenient options is an electronic chip key, it allows you to open the doors of the passenger compartment and the luggage compartment, while the Intelligent key system itself recognizes the owner's approach to the car. The equipment of the most expensive Tekna equipment includes 16" wheels, leather steering wheel and gear knob, parking sensors, engine start button, parking sensors, folding side mirrors, a cooled glove box, a multifunctional color display with a navigation system.

Nissan Note in Russia offer two petrol engines of 1.4 (88 hp) and 1.6 (110 hp) liters. Cars with a larger engine can be equipped with both manual and automatic transmissions, and the 1.4 engine offers only manual transmission. Both engines are four-cylinder, in-line, with 4 valves per cylinder, quite economical. For a 1.6 engine in a combined cycle, fuel consumption is from 6.6 to 7 liters per "hundred" (depending on the presence of "mechanics" or "automatic"), and for a 1.5-liter - 6.3 liters. Acceleration to 100 km / h, perhaps, is not a fundamental parameter for this car, but quite worthy - the most frisky version on the "mechanics" is able to reach this speed in 10.7 seconds.

The front suspension of the Nissan Note is independent, MacPherson type, the rear is semi-independent, torsion bar. Actually, the suspension, as well as the sound insulation, are not the “strong” sides of the Note, given the budget class of the car. What not to occupy the car is the maneuverability in urban conditions, thanks to which the convenience of parking is ensured. The car has a very short rear overhang, but the front overhang is decent, so the bumper should be protected from possible contact with the curb. In general, the ground clearance, although it looks decent on the numbers (165mm), is not so much with a long base.

Nissan Note safety is at a very high level, especially for post-styling modifications. The car is equipped with ABS, ESP directional stability, emergency braking assistance system (Nissan Brake Assist), two or four airbags, depending on the configuration. It is possible to install a child seat using special ISOFIX mounts. It is worth adding here the function of automatic inclusion of headlights, active head restraints and a modern shock-absorbing body structure. The car received good results in EuroNCAP crash tests.

The Nissan Note, like many of its economy class rivals, is not without its drawbacks. At the same time, the uniqueness lies in the fact that Note is a great option for an urban environment: convenient, comfortable, compact and at the same time roomy. This car is fully capable of meeting the needs of a family with a limited budget, especially when it comes to used copies, which, as a rule, have (given the young age of the generation) a good technical condition.

About how this model appeared, it is worth mentioning separately. A Nissan engineer selected for himself, which would be ideal for family trips with children and at the same time make you feel comfortable. That is how the project of the new car was born. The idea pleased the management of the company. Work on its implementation fell on the shoulders of a special group. In order to create the perfect car, a survey was conducted of children from eight to sixteen years old, the main question is what should be the parents' car. During the creation of the car, all wishes were taken into account, and in 2005 the Nissan Note, the first Japanese microvan, was presented to the public.

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 form of lanterns has become its obligatory attribute. Nissan Note differs from its counterparts. But at the same time, it is characterized by practicality and elegance.

Functionality

Nissan Note is a comfortable, reliable and roomy car. The first thing that attracts attention is the expressive contours of the body. The long wheelbase provides a lot of space in the cabin, which is important for comfortable accommodation of the whole family. The boot of Note consists of two compartments: the partition can be installed in different ways, 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 a Nissan Note, the designers provided:

• folding tables;
• thirteen places for placing small items;
• boxes for things located under the passenger seats;
• containers in the backs of the front seats.

All of these features make the Note the perfect vehicle to travel in all conditions. The interior space contributes to the comfortable accommodation of tall and large passengers. Suspension design improvements provide a smooth ride, which will relieve motion sickness during long journeys.

Nissan Note is equipped with a large number of additional options that guarantee driving comfort. For example, the “guided home” function ensures that the headlights remain on for another two minutes after the locks are locked. This allows the driver to easily reach the house. The chip key opens and closes the doors remotely and also starts the engine. The Nissan Note has rain and light sensors. turn on automatically and, taking into account the amount of precipitation, are able to change the operating mode. The dipped beam headlights also turn on automatically. All this allows the driver not to switch attention to the "little things" and calmly follow the road.

Beautiful salon Nissan Note

When creating a car, the manufacturer thought not only about comfort, but also about the visual appeal of the cabin. Modern environmentally friendly materials are used as a finishing material for Nissan Note seats. The seats are decorated with leather inserts, which makes them practical and easy to care for. The front seats are equipped with armrests. The ceiling is high above the head, which creates a feeling of spaciousness and lightness. Getting into the car is comfortable on both sides. The Nissan Note torpedo is made of hard plastic and does not differ in softness, but it looks solid and is in harmony with the general.

The Nissan Note's controls and pedals are made using metal overlays. 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 control the main comfort systems. All control buttons are surprisingly comfortable and functional, and ergonomics, modern design of the dashboard and dashboard make the Nissan Note a truly family car.

Nissan Note review revealed the pride of the car - the Connect navigation system, which combines an audio system, Bluetooth wireless communication and satellite navigation in several languages. Management is carried out through the touch screen.

Technical features 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 manual transmission in five gears, the second works with a four-speed automatic transmission. Fuel consumption is negligible - about eight liters in the city and five and a half on the highway. The average is 6.7 liters per hundred kilometers.

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Considering the technical characteristics of the Nissan Note, one cannot fail to note the good handling that was achieved thanks to the wheelbase. The car starts off smoothly, and driving it is a pleasure. Electric power steering guarantees both at speed and in small spaces. The safety of the Nissan Note is ensured by a three-part braking system:

• Thanks to the electronic brake force distribution, all wheels participate in the braking process.
• The brake assist system reacts to the sudden application of the brake pedal.
• 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 small, so it is difficult for a simple user to figure it out. 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 the data from the sensors, processes it and determines the maximum allowable engine power and braking conditions.
A distinctive feature of the Nissan Note is a wheelbase of 2.6 meters. Thanks to this, maximum stability is achieved on the road, since the wheels are almost at the bumpers.

One of the important features is Start Assist. It slows down the reaction of the car when you press the pedal, which makes it possible to consume less fuel while driving. Eco mode does not cause discomfort, so it can be used all the time. For those who advocate fuel efficiency, this mode is the most informative.

Nissan Note has shown that the engine runs silently, so after stopping the start-stop system, starting the engine is smooth and quiet. There are no vibrations in the car, which are typical for three-cylinder engines.

Specifications Nissan Note

Car model:	nissan note
Manufacturer country:	Japan
body type:	hatchback
Number of places:	5
Number of doors:	5
Engine capacity, cu. cm:	1198
Power, l. s./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:	gasoline AI-95
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
Gross weight, kg:	1510
Fuel tank capacity:	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 forms the sporty character of the model;
• profitability;
• variety of additional equipment;
• spacious and comfortable lounge;
• good sound insulation, even the windshield gasket has special soundproofing properties.

There are also cons:

• front bumper skirt is very low;
• rigid suspension;
• the rear 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 the engine. Timing chain, it has to be changed periodically, which is quite expensive;
• in the cabin, several uncomfortable things can be distinguished - backrest tilt adjustment, cup holders, large and obstructing the view of the front pillars.

Nissan Note trim levels

The Russian market offers three trim levels for Nissan Note: Comfort, Luxury and Tekna. The first is basic and includes fabric upholstery, ABS, EVD, central locking with remote control, halogen headlights, electric and heated mirrors, fifteen-inch wheels, immobilizer, air conditioning. Nissan Note in this version is 485 thousand rubles.

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 amount of expenses for such a car is approximately 530 thousand rubles.

Note in the Tekna configuration offers a stabilization system, cruise control, parking sensors and a navigation system, as well as a leather steering wheel and gear lever, alloy wheels, an on-board computer. This functionality costs 637 thousand rubles.

There is also a Nissan Note Silver Edition, which combines the last two - Luxury and Tekna. Against the background of the main ones, it stands out with silver inserts, which are present both in and in the exterior. Its price is 645 thousand rubles.

After analyzing the technical characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, we can derive the following summary: Nissan Note is the best family car that feels great both on the highway and in the metropolis. Of no small importance is safety, to which the manufacturer paid the closest attention. The busy city is Nissan Note's element, and here it shows its best qualities.