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Nissan Note Hatchback (2006-2013) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £9,875 - £15,835
Used prices £385 - £4,880
Road tax cost £20 - £305
Insurance group 10 - 16
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 395 - 678 miles
Number of doors 5
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Easy to drive, good rear passenger space, versatile interior, good build quality

CONS

Noisy at speed, steering lacks feel, no steering reach adjustment

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The Nissan Note gives normal hatchback buyers food for thought. Although it’s a similar small people carrier like the Vauxhall Meriva and Renault Modus – and comes with a versatile and family-friendly interior – it’s significantly larger but manages to retain the look of a more conventional hatchback. In fact, it’s spacious enough and such good value that canny Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra buyers should give it serious consideration too.

That’s because the Note is a good all-round package. In addition to its exceptionally useful interior, it’s fun to drive, well equipped and cheap to run. It was facelifted in January 2009 with tweaked exterior styling and slightly more economical engines.