Nissan Note 2009–2013 car dimensions: 4100 mm long, 1690 mm wide and 1550 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,092 kg. Braked towing is 760 kg.
The Visia cabin is spacious with class-leading rear knee room and multiple storage spots including a 9-litre glovebox, centre console areas and seatback pocket. It has a single CD radio with four speakers and MP3 aux jack, electric front windows, tilt-adjustable steering and anthracite cloth trim. Four airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist plus remote central locking are standard. Manual air conditioning is a cost option. No cruise control, parking sensors or touchscreen appear on this grade.
Boot space measures 437 litres with seats up and expands to 1332 litres with the 40/60 split rear seats folded. The rear bench slides to trade legroom for extra load length up to 770 mm.
Braked towing capacity is 760 kg and unbraked is 510 kg on the 1.4-litre Visia, with maximum payload of 396 kg. Gross vehicle weight is 1546 kg. Flexi-board boot system is available as an accessory for flexible load separation.
The cabin is roomy for its size with good head and shoulder space plus sliding 40/60 split rear seats that adjust for extra legroom or boot capacity. Anthracite Visia cloth trim covers the seats. Basic storage includes a large glovebox, centre console bins and a front passenger seatback pocket. Tilt-adjustable steering and front electric windows are fitted. Air conditioning is an extra-cost option.
1.4 petrol combined 47.9 mpg and 139 g/km CO2. 1.5 dCi combined 62.8 mpg and 119 g/km CO2
Service interval 12,500 miles
Euro NCAP 4 stars adult occupant, 3 stars child, 2 stars pedestrian
Standard safety: 4 airbags (front and side), ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, ISOFIX points, child-proof locks, passenger airbag cut-off
Fuel economy varies by engine. The 1.4-litre petrol returns 47.9 mpg combined with 139 g/km CO2. The 1.5 dCi diesel achieves 62.8 mpg combined and 119 g/km CO2. A 46-litre tank is fitted across the range.
Servicing is set at 12,500-mile intervals. Petrol engines use a chain drive. Diesel versions need a cambelt change at set points. Fixed-price minor and major services are available through the network.
Safety kit on Visia includes four airbags for driver, passenger and sides, plus ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist. ISOFIX anchorages and child-proof rear door locks are standard. The model holds a four-star Euro NCAP adult rating from the generation test.
Keep the car with regular oil and filter changes plus checks on brakes and suspension. Remote central locking with superlocks and an immobiliser help with security. The spacious boot and flexible rear seats make daily use practical.
Length 4100 mm, Width 1690 mm, Height 1550 mm, Wheelbase 2600 mm (Note 2009–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Nissan Europe Note Technical Specifications, part 99999-53944, correct at press August 2009, Visia equipment lists 4 airbags, The 2010 UK Note brochure colour page lists Artic White.