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Nissan Note - subcompact minivan (Mini MPV, European M-segment) with a body like a five-door hatchback, which is produced from 2004 to the present by a Japanese automaker «Nissan Motor». Replaced yourself «Nissan Almera Tino», produced since 2000. The engine is located in front transversely with front wheel drive. All-wheel drive modifications are produced for the Japanese domestic market.
Note's main competitors are Citroën C3 Picasso, Ford B-Max, Ford Fusion, Honda Freed, Hyundai Getz, Kia Soul, Kia Venga, Lada X-Ray, Mazda Verisa, Opel Meriva, Renault Modus, Skoda Roomster, Subaru Justy, Suzuki MR Wagon, Toyota Verso etc.
First generation (E11, 2004−2013)
Prototype production car «Note» was a concept car «Nissan Tone», which was shown in September 2004 at the Paris Motor Show. In December 2004, production of the first generation began with the code «E11». It first went on sale in Japanese markets in January 2005. In Europe, the car was presented at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September 2005, and then at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2006. Platform based «Nissan B». The body was a 5-door hatchback 4083 mm long, 1690 mm wide, 1550 mm high and curb weight 1150-1250 kg. Production was carried out in Japan, the UK and the USA. In total, about 940 thousand cars were produced.
At first, the car was offered in three trim levels − «S», «SE» And «SVE», and then in five trim levels - «Visia», «Visia+», «Acenta», «Acenta S» And «Tekna». All cars came with four airbags, a CD player, power front windows and mirrors, and folding rear seats.
Engines installed gasoline four-cylinder 1.4-liter (1386 cm3, CR14DE, I4, 88 hp), 1.5 liters (1498 cm3, HR15DE, I4, 109 hp), 1.6 liters (1598 cm3, HR16DE, I4, 110 hp), and there was also one 1.5-liter diesel engine (1461 cm3, K9K DCI, I4, 86 hp). The transmission was a 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, and a continuously variable variator «Xtronic» (CVT).
Model «Note» 2006 was subjected to safety tests by the European Committee «Euro NCAP», the results of which you can see in the table on the right. The result is a fairly high safety rating due to the installation of ABS, ESP, Break Assist, as well as an energy-absorbing body structure.
In 2008, they updated the appearance of the car in European markets. The bumpers were painted in body color, the radio antenna was moved to the rear of the roof, the headlight washer became fully automatic, the headlights and grille were changed, as well as less noticeable changes. For the Japanese market, the update was carried out in 2008. The second update was carried out in 2010, the third in 2012.
Second generation (E12, 2013 - present time)
At the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show in March 2012, they showed a concept called «Nissan Invation», platform based «Nissan V», which is also used by cars «Micra» And «Juke». It used front independent suspension «MacPherson», rear torsion beam, technology «Around View Monitor» (AVM), system security «Nissan Safety Shield». All this formed the basis of the second generation with the code «E12». In North America, the car is called «Versa Note». The body is executed as a 5-door hatchback with a length of 4100 mm, a width of 1695 mm and a height of 1525 mm. The car was assembled in Japan, Great Britain, Mexico and Thailand.
Gasoline engines became three-cylinder in-line 1.2-liter (1198 cm3) with codes HR12DE and HR12DDR with 80 and 97 hp. respectively. For the United States, the car was equipped with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine (1598 cm3, HR16DE) 108 hp. For Europe, a model was produced with a 1.5-liter diesel engine (1461 cm3, K9K dCi, I4) 90 hp. Gearbox 5-speed manual or stepless variator «Xtronic CVT».
Some models have daytime running lights (DRL). Produced special models with exclusive coloring or equipment for different markets with the names «Note Axis», «Note Medalist», «Note Rider», «Note E-Power».
Model «Note» 2013 Crash Tested by the European Committee «Euro NCAP», see the results in the table.
The 2014 model year saw an engine upgrade, an emergency braking package, lane departure warning, moving object detection, and other driver assistance packages. The updated car was shown at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show in 2013.
November 2, 2016 the company «Nissan» introduced a new hybrid powertrain in Japan «e-Power». It consists of a 1.2 liter three-cylinder petrol engine (1198 cm3, HR12DE) and electric traction motor (EM57), which is used in conjunction with a 1.5 kWh battery. wheels «Nissan e-Power» driven only by an electric motor, the internal combustion engine is used only to generate electricity.
Nissan Micra
Nissan Micra (in South America and Asia is called Nissan March) — subcompact urban Japanese car (B-segment), which was produced from 1982 to the present by the company «Nissan Motor». Came to replace the small car «Datsun Cherry», produced from 1970 to 1986. The engine is located in front transversely with front wheel drive.
At the moment, the main competitors and classmates of Nissan Micra are cars Chevrolet Aveo, Citroen C2, Fiat Punto, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit/Jazz, Kia Rio, Lada Granta, Mazda 2, Mitsubishi Colt, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Renault Logan, Renault Sandero, Skoda Fabia, Seat Ibiza, Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen Polo.
First generation (K10, 1982−1992)
Prototype «Micra» was shown at the 1981 Tokyo Motor Show as the NX-018. In October 1982, the first generation, coded K10, was introduced in Japan to compete with the Daihatsu Charade, Honda City, Suzuki Cultus, and Toyota Starlet already in production. The body was only as a 3 or 5-door hatchback with a length of 3760 mm, a width of 1560 mm, a height of 1395 mm and a curb weight of 660-710 kg. Designed according to the sketches of the Italian automotive designer Giorgetto Giugiaro using his own designs «Nissan». The car had low fuel consumption due to its light weight and low drag coefficient of 0.39.
During its existence «Micra» gained a good reputation for reliability and economy. In 1995, it was ranked first in the small car class in the German Automobile Association's four- to six-year-old reliability study (ADAC).
There were four engines, all four-cylinder 0.9-liter (930 cm3, MA09ERT, turbo, 110 hp), 1.0 liter (0.987 cm3, MA10S, 50-57 hp), 1.0 liters (0.988 cm3, EK10FR, turbo, 85 hp) and 1.2 liters (1235 cm3, MA12S, 57-60 hp). The gearbox was installed four- and five-speed manual or three-speed automatic «Nissanmatic».
Second generation (K11, 1992−2002)
After the success of the K10, the second generation was released with the code K11, with a completely redesigned design that took on more rounded shapes, following the trends of its time. The first cars appeared in January 1992 in Japan, and at the end of this year in Europe. The body was introduced as a three- and five-door hatchback, a two-door convertible and a four-door sedan (March Cubic). The length of the car was 3701-3746 mm, width 1580-1595 mm, height 1430-1440 mm, wheelbase 2360 mm and curb weight 780-840 kg. The model included automotive technologies such as airbags, ABS, power windows, central locking and air conditioning. The European model range consisted of equipment «1.0L», «1.0LX», «1.3LX», «SLX» And «Super S». The assembly was carried out in Japan, the UK and Taiwan.
The second generation featured all-new 1.0-liter DOHC 16-valve aluminum-bodied engines (998 cm3, CG10DE, I4, 55 hp), 1.3 liters (1274 cm3, CG13DE, I4, 75 hp) and 1.4 liters (1348 cm3, CGA3DE, I4, 85 hp). For the first time, a 1.5-liter four-cylinder diesel engine was installed (1527 cm3, TUD5, 57 hp). The transmission was a five-speed manual, four-speed automatic, and an all-new CVT variator.
In 1992, the car received an award «Japan Car of the Year», and in 1993 the award «European Car of the Year». In 1995, they carried out a small aesthetic update. In 1997, a rather strong model update was carried out, which brought new headlights, a hood and a new interior. At the end of 1999, another minor update was carried out.
Third generation (K12, 2002−2010)
After a successful second generation, the third generation Micra was introduced at the Paris Motor Show in September 2002, coded K12 and with a completely new exterior design. At the end of 2002 went on sale. The car uses the platform «Nissan B», which was developed jointly with the company «Renault», an alliance with which was concluded in 1999. The body was presented in the form of a three- and five-door hatchback (length 3715 mm, width 1660 mm, height 1540 mm, weight 1040-1105 kg), as well as a two-door convertible (length 3808 mm, width 1668 mm, height 1441 mm). The wheelbase has been increased to 2430 mm. Production was located in the UK and Japan.
The range of four-cylinder gasoline engines has greatly expanded and consisted of the following models - 1.0 liter (988 cm3, CR10DE, 65/68 hp), 1.2 liters (1240 cm3, CR12DE, 65/80/90 hp), 1.4 liters (1386 cm3, CR14DE, 88/98 hp), 1.5 liters (1498 cm3, HR15DE, 99 hp) and 1.6 liters (1598 cm3, HR16DE, 110 hp). The diesel engine was 1.5 liters (1461 cm3, K9K, turbo) 65 hp, and with an intercooler 82 hp. The gearbox was a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. It was decided to abandon the stepless variator.
In 2004, the model was updated, which was presented at the Paris Motor Show in 2004. At the end of 2007, the car was updated again.
Fourth generation (K13, 2010−2017)
Nissan Micra with the code K13 was presented at the 80th Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. Based on a new platform «Nissan V», which is also used for other Nissan vehicles such as Almera, Pulsar, Sentra, Note and Kicks. The exterior design has not changed much, the same rounded shapes with bulging headlights, similar to the style of cars, remain «Porsche». The body shape remained only in the form of a five-door hatchback with a length of 3780 mm, a width of 1675 mm, a height of 1515 mm, a wheelbase of 2450 mm and a curb weight of 985-1082 kg. Assembly shops were located in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, China and Mexico. In India, the car was produced and sold under the name «Renault Pulse». The drag coefficient of the body is only 0.32, which is achieved thanks to the smooth roofline.
Gasoline engines were represented by the following models - 1.2 liters (1198 cm3, HR12DE, I3, 80 hp), 1.2 liters (1198 cm3, HR12DDR, I3, turbo, 98 hp), 1.5 liters (1498 cm3, HR15DE, I4, 99 hp) and 1.6 liters (1598 cm3, HR15DE, I4, 108 hp). There was only one diesel engine with a volume of 1.5 liters (1461 cm3, K9K, I4, 86 hp). The transmission was a four-speed automatic, five-speed manual or CVT.
In 2013, the car was updated with a new grille, hood, fenders, headlights and front bumper. LED taillights and other minor changes. Inside, the center console, air vents, gear selector, door armrests, fabrics for seats and linings have been updated.
Fifth generation (K14, 2017 - present)
The concept car was shown back in 2015 at the International Geneva Motor Show, and the industrial model of the fifth generation with the K14 code was shown at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. The car is aimed mainly at Europe and is currently manufactured only in France. It is assembled on the same platform as the previous K13, and the external and internal design has become completely new. The body is presented only in the form of a five-door hatchback with a length of 3999 mm, a width of 1743 mm, a height of 1455 mm, a wheelbase of 2525 mm and a curb weight of 977 kg. The quality of interior decoration has improved significantly.
Gasoline engines were installed in three modifications, all three-cylinder 0.9-liter (898 cm3, H4Bt, I3, turbo, 90 hp), 1.0 liter (999 cm3, M281, I3, 71 HP, Mercedes production) and 1.0 liter (999 cm3, HR10DET/HRA0, I3, turbo, 99/115 hp). The diesel engine remained the same volume of 1.5 liters (1461 cm3, K9K, I4, 90 hp) with minor improvements. Gearbox five- and six-speed manual or stepless CVT variator.