Nissan Note review (2013 to 2017) | What Car?

The new Nissan Note is at the heart of the company's supermini-sized car line-up. It's pitched at the likes of the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo, and it's designed to beat them both on practicality and equipment.

In reality, though, the competition for the new Note is far more diverse, and will include mini-MPVs -- such as the Citroen C3 Picasso -- and compact SUVs, including the Renault Captur.

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[Xxj-yn]

I've owned a Note Acenta Premium for 5 years from new and it's been faultless. Nice to drive even on a long journey. Best is the rear seat moves so extra boot space if needed but massive leg room in the back if carrying taller passengers. I'm 6 feet and there's loads of room front and back. Great little car.

[ST-dkwc]

I bought a 2014 Tekna in February this year (2020). I'm very short in height so I feel like I am in something that is massive. I bought a comfort cushion that has helped with driving it. I still miss my Audi A2 but starting to like this, especially the extras that my Audi did not have. I agree that it is very similar to a Honda Jazz.

[PEYIAKID]

I have the 1.2 three cylinder unit Supercharged of course, fast enough for me and I also like the roominess of this car, far superior to the good wife's VWPolo, I would recommend the Note to anyone, nice interior far better than the Ford Focus, get one!!

[charlottelockwood]

test drove the Note Tekna yesterday.. so comfy and we'll spacious which is ideal for me as I've damaged my knee a few years ago, was a toss between the hyundai i20 or this 👍

[hawkesworth]

What is this ridiculous idea they have these days of not having a spare?
How many times would you use the last 300mm of space from the roof down. If you include a spare, you start using a space you never use anyway.

[ninotocka]

Your cameraman should really look into what ND filters are for :)

[yashasan]

interesting to see the differences between countries on the Note, here in the US they omitted from including the moveable back seat and unlike the european Note we do get a spare tire. also the radio and climate control cluster is less cluttered than the euro spec note as instead of the auto climate control we get 3 basic controls for air conditioning functions. the exterior is basically the same aside from the US version not getting the side skirts that everyone else gets for some reason

[WELLBRAN]

I have a 2006 note and I got an automatic washing machine in the back hatch..UPRIGHT....i bet this new one will not do anything like that

[tonmanuel]

when will there be a 4wd version of the note like the old one when!!!

[A_Acars]

What is the 1.2 like on fuel consumption??

[jomonjohn]

Don't buy nissan note... always chances of transmission problems for engine.. prefer some other brands

[colinsmith]

I couldn't get any more comfortable in this one than in the original.  It still has an infuriating seat lift that leaves the front edge low and raises the back. Horrible.  And the lack of a spare is a deal breaker anyway.  No advance on the old one in fact, and you can't easily tell them apart at a glance anyway. The dash looks a bit ghetto blaster too.  A great disappointment overall.

[khew]

I bet Honda are angry. This looks just like a Jazz!!

[AndreasAndersonUK]

Oh Yes! Nissan have really smashed it out the park with the styling! Your kids would be so proud to be seen sitting in your Nissan Note on the school run. C'mon people - ladies you don't wear a big sack because it has plenty of room in it, so why would you drive an unforgetable box like the Note? There are other options, a Mini perhaps or a Fiat 500x. I drive an Alfa Romeo and I truly do not understand the appeal of the Note.

[qb]

Looks so cheap inside! That horrible plastic... I have a 12 year old Focus and it doesn't look that cheap inside, it's all soft touch in side, the dash, the doors and mine's entry level...

The only thing stopping me finding a new car is I can't find one that I like the exterior (like this) as well as the interior... This looks too much like the Juke on the inside and I could't wait to get out of that when I test drove it.

[Tuckr]

this is an ugly copy of the Ford Fiesta