Test Drive Nissan Note since 2005 Minivan

What is the joke of Nissan Note?

Lord, what happiness, that pretty cars began to make, which one way or another can be called practical. After all, if you wanted something like a minivan a few years ago, you constantly needed to explain to all the oncoming transverse, that such a car is very convenient, you can kick a bunch of junk and so on. And in the eye they told you, wow how cool. Do not believe these false words! In fact, these people believed that you broke out, the belly of themselves and besides the gray family affairs there are no joy in life.

But Nissan Note's driver will be secretly giggling. The appearance is, without any doubt, very strong, perhaps even the main goat Note. It no longer calls for a shed or truck. No - Nissan Note is a modern and stylish car. And do not argue about this! But seeing the Note on the road, know that this car is different not only with a face, similar to the Nissan Murano SUV, and has an intricate shape of the rear lights (for the fact that both Nissan designers need to be awarded a trip to the south and a decent prize). Inside this car is very spacious, especially behind, although it is not longer than the golf class machine.

Gorgeous hole
For a car of such sizes, the seat just ran. The knees do not even think to get to the backs of the front chairs and, it is generally a real buzz, under each front seat there is a niche for feet feet. And this is not some kind of pathetic slot, from which it is usually difficult to get their limbs, but a huge cave, where you can blame, it seems half of the leg! And there is still a lot of space above your head. Plus, add the presence of such very useful things in long-distance trips like tables with cup holders and armrest. You can not forget about the fact that the rear seats Note are adjustable in length. So when you travel to kebabs, you will be able to dance the rear passengers (the kayfa from the trip, they will no longer experience, but not only the brazier, but also beer / vodka / juice / water will fit into the car. And here is the disadvantage! It turns out that the chair can be moved only entirely, although it is now accepted on vehicles of this class to move the rear sofa in parts.

Inside Note is made of plastic, and a few of its species in some reason are soft, but more often still hard. But the main thing here is not the fact that some Note places are pleasant to the touch (some insane phrase turned out, well, oh well). The salon produces a very good impression, and about the fact that everything is collected there very high quality, and with ergonomics a full order, probably, and not need to say here Nissan has no problems. Yes, by the way, the design of the interior design is also worthy of praise.

NOTE-sold on the Russian market are equipped with two gasoline engines. This is either 1.4 liters. (88 hp) or more serious 1.6 liters. (110 hp). To explain that with the second power unit, the car is going easier and do not need faster. However, remember that 88 horses are not so few, but cost cars with such an aggregate for $ 1,100 cheaper. Although if you have money for a new Nissan Note (after you, you will learn how much this is a Japanese miracle), then it is better to pay a piece and take a more powerful unit so that you do not climb.

Sport truck
Do you know what else liked in Note except the design and well-made salon? This is how the car rides. Despite all the minivan attributes to manage Note nice. Moreover, it applies not only to those moments when you stupidly ride in the evening along the crowded streets from home to work. Note will please and if you want to draw around with winding paths somewhere outside the city. After all, this Jap is a truly assembled suspension, an electric power steering, which, with a growing speed, pours a ram with pleasant severity, and there was no complaints to the brakes. True, it is not recommended that you do not recommend that Note is not a coupe, and the stabilization system is only for surcharge (only the most expensive cars that cost almost $ 20 thousand) are in the database. In general, at smooth roads, Note behaves simply perfectly and not lagged behind these characteristics from ordinary golf class hatchbacks. And, some of them, he even exceeds! And this is an excellent achievement for a small dispatch.

When driving on our pits, Note shows her displeasure machine and people in it shakes (if you ride a bad road for a bad road, it really strains it), although it is difficult to pierce the suspension. But you can! And what else do you want Nissan did so that Note is pleased to manage. And the usual payment for it is a harsh suspension. Alas, but this is the law of life.

For modnikov
Well, it's time to look into the price list. And then it becomes clear that for a bright appearance, a qualitatively made salon and a good engine has to pay the most real dollars, which are given to us with such great difficulty. It is worth saying about the main competitor of Nissan Note in our market - Ford Fusion models. The last car costs from $ 13 thousand per version with a 1.4 liter engine. (80 hp) and manual box. Fusion equipment is not the worst there is abs, 4 airbags, hydraulic and fog lights.

Equipment of the simplest Note is about the same. Compared to a cheap fusion, he has extra 8 horses, a remote lock, the electronic brake force distribution system running along with an emergency braking, heated the front seats and electric drive glasses. But there are no two side airbags. And it is worth this car already $ 15 thousand. The same version with kondey will cost at least $ 16 thousand. In general, it turns out that Nissan Note costs about $ 1.5 thousand more than Fusion.

You can save and save
And here is the main question whether Note is extra money? Yes. However, only when you have enough money. If the loot is not too much, then Note is not that. For example, if your beautiful half wants a machine with a box, then Note with such a transmission will cost at least $ 18,280 (though, with a motor volume of 1.6 liters and kondeem). But Fusion will offer you an ACP even in the simplest configuration for only $ 14 thousand (1.4 liters motor, no air conditioning). This, by the way, one of the lowest prices for a more or less decent foreign car with ACP (Ford Focus with a 5-door body and automobiles can be bought from $ 15,220, Mitsubishi Lancer with ACP from $ 16,750, it's still, however, Ford Fiesta AUTO from $ 13 190, Hyundai Getz AUTO, which costs the same $ 14 thousand).

In general, the conclusion. Nissan Note These stylish, modern and fashionable car with good driving characteristics and a decent interior. Surely, many will buy it for their wives or girlfriends. But he has a decent drawback it is not the smallest price. And yet in Russia there is a huge number of people who are ready to pay for style and beauty (do not laugh in fact it is very important). That is why Note has now been lined up! On the other hand, the more boring and has already become standard Ford Fusion has its strong trumps for example, an enlarged road clearance (not to mention a smaller cost). And this may be more accurate for many than the fashionable face of Nissan Note.
 

Source: www.auto.mail.ru.