Nissan Note 1.5 dCi 90 HP 2013: we test – Autocasion.com

Spectacular is the only word I can think to describe the evolution over its predecessor that I’ve found to get behind the wheel of Nissan Note 1.5 dCi test today. Although the first Note was a very decent vehicle, was too bland, but today has everything to be a bestseller. I thought it was one of the most honest car I’ve had lately

Nissan Note. Practical body

The Nissan Note is a practical and attractive car.

The Nissan Note is as it seems, a very practical model, simple comfortable and effective. This time it succeeds with a sexy body, especially on the front, equipped with a very prominent headlamps that resemble the eyes of an amphibian.

The unit tests corresponding to the limited edition ” Red “, honoring the Spanish football . It has some distinguishing details regarding finish Tekna Premium from which it derives, as the logos on the bodywork, decorated door thresholds or mats.

Outwardly I like what I see, although the car seems somewhat narrow for the height of the body … This has its advantage when parking in certain parking spaces; can open the door enough to not need to exit the Note “tummy tucking”. Since talk of doors, I’ve loved the rear that open 90 , leaving passengers access to excellent. It is another example of how well thought out is this model from the practical point of view .

The Nissan Note is comfortable, very comfortable

Interior is very spacious.

The interior is somewhat austere, but not bad and surprise lead equipment details such as multimedia screen with 360 º. The center console is common to other Nissan models , so quickly identify all controls and I get up.

Note The sides of the vertical and we are sitting very upright , so that the visibility is good. This, coupled with its compact dimensions (with a nearly flat and very little overhang tailgate), city traffic much easier and maneuvering. The armrest Front is incompatible with manual, since the selector lever is somewhat delayed; replegándolo hinder us and finish. I do not understand why they put the driver armrest, which should never be used, since both hands should be on the steering wheel, instead of to copilot.

The feeling that the Note is something narrow is confirmed in the interior, where two adults in the front seats will rub arms when changing gear.

Rear passengers sobrados not go very wide, although two will travel very comfortable thanks to the huge space available for legs and the fact that Nissan has placed the slightly higher rear bench, so they can see the road better.

The trunk is very spacious because of its depth; Soil tablet has a practical guide system for varying the height and set up more space or leave a good-sized trunk hidden beneath this tablet.

cameras are under 360 º view mirrors.

The driving position is comfortable and everything is at hand … except the controls to the left of the driver, we are invisible while running. The instrumentation is very sharp and when I select ECO mode (which reduces pressure turbo and throttle sensitivity run, climate control, etc), it activates an indicator efficient driving very practical, with a green light that increases or decreases depending on our driving style.

The engine is very willing Nissan Note

Excellent performance Renault motor home in this lightweight body.

1.5 dCi 90 HP has a very strong response; seems more powerful than the official figures say, so look in the data sheet and find the solution of the Nissan Note is just over 1,200 kg, is lighter than a Adam Opel ( and that it is much smaller).

Thanks to the light weight of the Note and efficient mechanical Renault (produced exclusively in the Spanish plant of Valladolid), consumption in city ??are ridiculous, with just 5 l/100 km

I still travel and is gaining Note my sweetheart,. lead me very nice . When I see the open road, with cruises between 70 and 100 km / h , I’m making stockings 3.8 l/100 km with astonishing ease and pace rather light, I still like my Japanese friend.

The address is somewhat soft and the seats do not hold the body very well, but the engine is so elastic that makes does not miss a gearbox 6 speed, resulting in drivability.

A tackling the mountain passes, the Note crown without too much trouble. His moderate kilos and good motor torque 1.5 dCi help keep the cruise control 120 km / h without the accelerator pedal sinks and fuel costs to skyrocket, which at this rate and having to climb two ports, remains in excellent 4,2 l/100 km .

Note Taillights have good visibility.

The only negative on the trip comes from lighting. The Note has a headlights generously sized, but instead incorporate two independent lamps parables, employs a simple headlight bulbs with double filament. The beam is not bad, although it is not the best, but when we go long, we lose lighting on the sides, leaving the shoulders and the nearest part of the car in the dark. The Fog do not help much. For me, I travel a lot at night, is an important point

parasols Nor will fulfill their mission. They are small and leave much hollow near the central mirror. Annoyed quite unable to prevent Lorenzo dazzle us …

Nissan Note, in the test track

The Note has a noble and easy for any behavior.

The Nissan Note has shown me to be a car comfortable enough for travel and practical in day to day ; Now it’s time to see if it is effective to solve critical situations such as Dodge, emergency braking, absent in plotting curves, etc..

A priori, the model has 3 factors that play into against: relationship between height and width of her body, the rear drum brakes and a suspension geared towards the comfort , rather than to the effectiveness … But the truth is that this Nissan keeps good surprises me, even in demanding solicitations test circuit A Pastoriza . Exceeds avoidance maneuver quite easily and has acceptable braking distances, despite the rear drums.

stability also provides proper operation, and that the shoes of the rear brakes tend to “dig” and are less progressive than disk systems, but the Note exceeds the test with flying colors.

Where is the “trick” to achieve a result as good despite the apparent simplicity of the Nissan Note? Definitely weight , quite content, and measure tire very logical (195 mm tire width 16 inches) give this car a balance with the it is easy to get good marks.

The Nissan Note and shows that it is a vehicle with a very predictable and safe behavior for any driver.