Nissan Note (ePower) 2012-2017 used car review

The Nissan Note is a small car with medium-size car interior space.

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

Overall score , 4.0 out of 5

The good
  • Very low fuel cost
  • Smooth drivetrain with good performance
  • Well-designed interior
The not-so-good
  • Still a little pricey for a small car
  • Can't be plugged in to charge

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2017 Nissan Note ePower X

Price

$7,000 to $18,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km. Between $23,000 and $27,000 for ePower model

Engine

1.5-litre, three-cylinder, 58kW/103Nm (claimed). Electric motor 80kW/254Nm (claimed).

Transmisison

CVT automatic hybrid, front-wheel drive

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Safety rating

Four-star Japan NCAP

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

2.7-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4100mm

Width

1695mm

Height

1525mm

Towing capacity

Not recommended

Turning circle

10.7m

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