Nissan Note test drive since 2005 minivan

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What is the order to give engineers to create a compact car capable of becoming a family favorite, how to please a spoiled consumer? Nissan’s experts decided to trace how the owners treat cars near supermarkets, what problems they face on vacation and why adolescents do not like to sit behind the dad.
 
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The only car in the family is seen by the Nissan laptop developers. Most likely, this family is young and not very wealthy (of course, by Japanese and European standards). As explains the chief designer of the project Mr. Toyota (sic!), Lovers of active ride will not have to part with the usual driving style after the birth of a child or change the car in this regard.
In the Russian-speaking press release in relation to the novelty there are two definitions of hatchback and compact ven. Looks like a mistake? Nevertheless, this allows us to understand what the car is represented by the consumer: it destroys the usual boundaries of the segments of the automobile market or more: it combines the comfort and technical equipment of the segment car with the dynamics of hatchbacks of the V. segment V.
Dynamics and comfort are really quite at the level, although the borders, familiar to the author, could not expand. This is what to compare with the kids, then the sensations of riding and really deserve praise, and there will be worthy rivals in the compact class.
Like many modern machines, Nissan wheels are maximally spaced in the corners of the body, this simultaneously gives greater smoothness and obedient reactions to the actions of the steering wheel. Maneuverability is somewhat deteriorated in the Nissan Note parking lot like an ordinary C-class.
To the advantages of the machine, I would attribute the energy -intensive suspension (for my class, of course). At the most rude joints, shock absorbers work harshly, which is especially noticeable from behind. However, this is unlikely to go on roads to drive.
Nissan Note has a lot of trump cards. Potential buyers were peeped for not in vain: this made it possible to construct a very convenient salon. Quite high, despite the moderate vertical dimensions of the car itself, with good transformation capabilities (it does not reach mini-wen, but it is very good for the hatchback), with pleasant trifles and even original finds. For example, the idea with a pocket on the cover of a glove box (see photo) and some other finds of the Japanese ... or not the Japanese?
The captured emblem of gaining popularity of the brand (sales growth in Russia for the year exceeded 60% 46 thousand cars), I almost forgot that the European versions of the laptop differ from Japanese, primarily by the interior form of seats, mobile rear chairs, etc.
Given the ability to push the rear seat, the salon turned out to be quite spacious. It is conveniently not touching the ceiling with the head of the ceiling, two adults will accommodate higher than average. Teenagers will like it all the more. But three adults from behind will be closely strong doors and powerful racks developed for the sake of safety, are embarrassed on the sides, although the overall width of the class standards is an impressive 1690 mm.
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How do you feel about diesel engines? However, do not, do not answer. You will probably say something good about these motors, but bad about fuel. The author perceives our national characteristics with less skepticism, therefore it is favorable to diesel. Nissan has two of the same working volume, but of different capacities: 68 and 86 hp. Both are equipped with a boost with intermediate cooling, but in different ways. On what is more powerful, I had a chance to ride.
The motor generally liked the motor, although once again he caught himself thinking that modern diesel engines approached the characteristics of gasoline engines on idle, as it happened in old times, they were no longer being taken, but they spin well, and economy is beyond praise. Alas, the appearance of Nissan Note in Russia with diesels in the foreseeable future is not expected. We are waiting for machines with gasoline engines 1.4 and 1.6 liters of the first with mechanics, the second can also have an automatic machine.
Equipment options are planning three Comfort, Luxury and Tekna. Everyone includes ABS, but differ in the number of airbags in the younger configuration, four in two more advanced ones. All cars offer an unusual Flexi-Board shelf. Firstly, it can be installed at different heights, and secondly, two sides: with pile upholstery or smooth detergent plastic. With one beauty, with the other practicality.
Apparently, studying the habits of potential buyers, the designers here were looking for a successful compromise. It seems that they found both in this little things, and in general, creating a practical, modern, city car. God forbid that in our market it is also affordable.
Nissan Note fills a rather narrow niche between micro and almere.
Nissan Note is a functional and well -equipped family car for the city.
 
   
   
 

 
Alexander Budkin
 

Source: The magazine "Driving"