Nissan unveils the new Note

Jul 18, 2012 15:03pm

Nissan Motor Company Ltd has unveiled the Nissan Note, a new global compact car at a world premiere.
The Note's exterior features a line, called the 'Squash Line', something which Nissan says that gives it an aerodynamic stance.
Powering the 2012 Note will be a new 3-cylinder direct injection supercharged HR12DDR engine which lays high claims of 25.2kmpl courtesy the Japanese driving cycle tests.
An expansive and inviting cabin includes a flowing line above the instrument panel, which inspired by ripples in sand, helps express the Note's practicality and modernity as well as contributing to its high-quality interior.
The revamped body structure enabled the Note's designers to deliver a spacious interior that is beyond expectations for a car in this class.
The company is fitting the Around View Monitor system, which is the first time that its been used in a compact car. Derived from the much expensive Infiniti range of models, the system helps the driver with reversing and parallel parking.
Two new engines will be available to customers in Japan, including the new supercharged HR12DDR (DIG-S) and the HR12DE, which has received acclaim in the Nissan March.
It is claimed to offer spirited dynamic performance, strong fuel economy and low emissions.
Its distinctive front grille, headlamps and rear combination lamps combine to create a sense of dynamism and sophistication.
All the variants will be available with an Xtronic CVT transmission. The car will go on sale in Japan in early September.
The Note will be manufactured in Nissan's European plant in Sunderland and will be on sale in Europe next year.