Test Drive Nissan Note since 2005 Minivan

Family blockNote.

In his appearance, the MICRA genes are noticeable, but Note is not a toy. On the contrary, the Japanese did their new compactment, dynamic and, importantly, solid.
Thereby focusing on young and hot, but already family.

It was above this concept that a young Japanese designer worked, whose sketches formed the basis of the future Note.

And I must say, the compacttwan turned out to be connant. The humpback hood with large, similar to the eyes of Pokemy, the arcuate panel under the hood ... The first, undoubtedly, was borrowed from one-platform Micra, the second from a solid American Murano. Well, even in the rest of the exterior of the original, and then all sorts of compilation in modern autodeside began to bother. However, the details familiar people fit here so harmoniously that Mr. Toyota worked on the final appearance to put a monument only for this, even despite his ambiguous surname.

And what are the rapid, slightly curved roof profile or reflectors of the rear lights on it ... each centimeter is literally impregnated with speed and dynamics. In general, putting on young people, the Japanese clearly did not lose. An unimprotected eye and an impeccable sense of style, multiplied by traditional painstability in the work, paid off with more than, defining the new Nissan in the cohort of the most beautiful planet cars.

However, it is quite natural that the work on the exterior of the efforts of Nissanovs did not limit themselves. On the one hand, from the inside Nissan looks much easier, but on the other necessary in ultra-technological design it is not for the definition, because the family car primarily requires greater functionality, and then aesthetics and style. This principle has become the guide vector asked the tone in the design and layout of the interior. Following this philosophy, the designers moved away from Micra, taking the structure of the crossover Murano for the fundamental basis. As a result, the familiar outlines acquired the upper part of the torpedo, and the dashboard. Solidity added large-facility plastic. But the first and main feature of the cabin space. Note wheelbase is more than that of Almera, however, the body sizes left it within the framework of the CD, so that the capacity in this case is provided due to the more rational use of space. High ceiling, vertical landing, and here ... Places for legs and above your head, so on the back sofa you can fit together, and threesome, though, large people still better reconcile in the shoulder zone, while the front is comfortable There will be a person of any complex.

The greatest variability, naturally, the driver's seat is endowed with generally accepted adjustments are supplemented by the possibility of changing the height of landing. The neighboring chair so moving cannot otherwise, the Japanese would have to abandon the traditional box, hidden under the pillow of the right seat, while the presence of such capacities an integral attribute of family cars. In addition to the secret box, the front passengers have a 9-liter glove box, personal co-holders and pockets in the door. The rear will have to be content with a pair of folding tables and soft pockets for newspapers and magazines. However, some of the small items can be placed in a two-story trunk equipped with a Flexi-Board system. Its nominal volume (437 liters) is divided into a rigid shelf, as a result you get 280 liters of free space and an additional, fully insulated compartment. In general, the loading problems will not arise.

What is characteristic, Note thought not just as a family compactment, but as a driver car for young dad, so the running characteristics in this case become very relevant. The choice of our buyers is offered two power units with a volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters, and the last engine capacity of 110 horses is a completely new development of the company. It was he who got to us for a test. In a tandem with a 4-range machine, a hundred such NOTE scraps a little more than 10 seconds. Each next stage is tangible, but the jerks are not critical, and in general, even with a very dynamic acceleration, the car remains quite comfortable.

Sensitive steering wheel and moderately rigid suspension allow you to easily move in a dense urban stream; Despite the high gravity center, the turns of Nissan clings to cover all four wheels, glad the driver with clear and predictable behavior. On the track, however, enthusiasm less. A relatively large wheelbase on the waves practically does not respond, but the body is quite sensitive about the strong gusts of the wind.

In addition, it will already have to more clearly dose the speed when passing steeply choosing the stiffness of the suspension, the car becomes inclined to strong rolls, which is already fraught with serious consequences.
However, the race at the limit of possibilities is not the element of Note, especially when the rear of the concise is the growing offspring. Yes, and priorities here are already completely different.

+ Compact sizes, spacious and comfortable interior, high-quality finish, a spacious trunk, good running characteristics.

- Large sailboat, tangible rolls at high speeds.

Text: Vladimir Lodine
 

A source: Mkmobile magazine [19.06.2006]