Nissan Note 2004-2013 used car review

The Nissan Note is a very spacious and practical small car.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 3 out of 5 Drive , 3 out of 5 Value , 4 out of 5 Interior , 4 out of 5

Overall score , 3.5 out of 5

The good
  • Huge and flexible interior space
  • Excellent reliability and cheap to run
  • Good leg and headroom
The not-so-good
  • Needs more power when loaded
  • Interior plastics feel cheap and flimsy

Inside and out

On the road

Reliability

Safety

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2008 Nissan Note 15X

Price

$5,000 to $11,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

1.5-litre, four-cylinder, 80kW/148Nm (claimed)

Transmission

CVT automatic, front-wheel drive

Servicing

10,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

5.7-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4083mm

Width

1690mm

Height

1550mm

Towing capacity

Not recommended

Turning circle

9.6m

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