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Development Due to poor sales of the
Almera Tino, which had sold 200,000 cars in 7 years compared to its main rival, the
Renault Scénic, which had sold 1,400,000 cars after the introduction of its second-generation model, Nissan began development of what would later become the Note in summer 2002. At the
2004 Paris Motor Show, the
Nissan Tone concept was unveiled. While similar to the production model, the concept has some unique features such as a U-shaped panoramic roof, large dashboard screen,
automatic gearbox, and always had its rear doors locked. Chris Lee, Nissan's product manager, says that millions of dollars were invested in development and that the Note was meant to be sold under €13,000. File:Nissan Tone.jpg|Nissan Tone Concept File:Nissan Tone Heck.jpg|Nissan Tone Concept
Production model (2005) The production version was unveiled and went on sale on 20 January 2005 in Japan. The European model was unveiled at the
2005 Frankfurt Motor Show, followed by the
2006 Geneva Motor Show. Retail models went on sale in Europe in early 2006. The United Kingdom was the first market to have the Note launch, being released on 1 March 2006. The car shares some of its underpinnings with the
Renault Modus, and manufactured at Nissan's plant in
Washington, England. Early models included a choice of four engines, which are a 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre petrol; and two options of a 1.5-litre diesel. It is an indirect successor to the conventional medium-sized
Almera hatchback for the region. The trim levels for the European market were the S, SE and SVE, later replaced by Visia, Visia+, Acenta, Acenta R, and Tekna. In the Russia/CIS region, the Note was sold with Comfort, Luxury, and Tekna trim levels. Cars made for this market before 2009 have standard OBDII diagnostics. ;Japanese version File:2005-2008 NISSAN NOTE rear.jpg|2005–2008 Nissan Note (Japan, pre-facelift) File:NISSAN NOTE.jpg|2008 Nissan Note (Japan, facelift) File:NISSAN NOTE interior.jpg|Interior ;European version File:Nissan Note front 20081206.jpg|2007–2008 Nissan Note (Europe, pre-facelift) File:Nissan Note rear 20081206.jpg|2007–2008 Nissan Note (Europe, pre-facelift) File:2009 Nissan Note Tekna Automatic facelift 1.6 Front.jpg|2009 Nissan Note (Europe, facelift) File:2009 Nissan Note Tekna Automatic facelift 1.6 Rear.jpg|2009 Nissan Note (Europe, facelift)
Safety Production Production of the European Note began in January 2006 at the Sunderland plant in the UK. The Note was produced in Nissan's Oppama Plant.
Marketing A CD single called 'C'mon Everybody Note&Pencils' was released by Pony Canyon on 9 August 2006, which included
Eddie Cochran's
C'mon Everybody (original, DJ UTO remix, instrumental) used in the Nissan Note commercial premiered on 12 May 2006. The CD cover shows a Marine Blue Note 15S V package drawing on a 50m x 40m notebook with blue tire tracks. The Note commercial was performed by
Toshihiro Yashiba of JFCT INC.
2007 facelift (for EU-made models) In 2007, the Note received a
mid-cycle facelift. Both bumpers are now fully painted, the radio antenna is now at the rear of the roof, and the headlamp washer lost its dedicated button and become fully automatic which lead to excessive cleaner fluid consumption. New radio models were offered and some less significant and invisible changes were made.
2008 update (only Japanese-made models) Nissan Note, +Plus navi HDD, Note Rider, Note Rider performance spec (2008–) Changes to the Note include a redesigned head lamp, engine hood, front grille, front bumper coloured/gun metallic front grille on G/X series models, smoke plated front grille on sporty series models,3 new colours (blue turquoise titan pearl metallic, frost green titan metallic, amethyst grey pearl metallic) for total of 10 body colour choices, new seat and door trim options sand beige, black, carbon black (with red stitching), sand beige interior includes colour scheme change, 2-link meter (LCD odometer, trim trip meter with fuel consumption display) as standard equipment, sporty series (15RX/15RS) includes white meter, dimpled leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with red stitching (standard in 15RX),rear centre arm rest with 2 cup holders (standard in 15G, 15G FOUR, 15RX) water spray seats (standard in 15G, 15G FOUR), cold terrain vehicles include 4-wheel drive as standard equipment,driver seat seat belt reminder as standard equipment, 2-wheel drive models with HR15DE engine and Xtronic CVT transmission passed JC08 model fuel consumption and emission tests. Japanese models went on sale on 16 January 2008. Early models include 15X F package, 15X, 15G, 15RS, 15RX, 15X FOUR F package, 15X FOUR, and 15G FOUR. European model was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The 1.5-litre dCi engine models went on sale in September 2008, followed by 1.4-litre petrol engine models in October 2008. Many changes were made to the interior and exterior. The lights, bumpers, grille, and dashboard were significantly changed. Nissan Connect Radio/Navi offered as option for high trim levels. AT software was tuned to stay on the safe side while ATF is not warm enough.
Nissan Note 15X SV +Plasma, 15X FOUR SV +Plasma (2011-2012 Japanese-made models only) There are versions of Nissan Note 15X SV and 15X FOUR SV for the Japanese market, with intelligent air conditioning system with 1-touch clean switch. The vehicles went on sale on 30 June 2011.
Autech Note Rider Blackline (2011-2012 Japanese made models only) It is a version of the Nissan Note Rider 15X SV (2WD 1.5L) and 15X FOUR SV (e･4WD 1.5L) for the Japanese market, with exclusive dark chrome front grille, dark chrome bumper grille, exclusive dark emblem (Rider/AUTECH), intelligent air conditioning system, exclusive sports muffler (by FUJITSUBO) and exclusive pumper finisher (from Note Rider Autech option), choice of 2 body colours (white pearl (3 coat pearl), super black (pearl)). The vehicles went on sale on 19 October 2011.
Marketing As part of the 2008 Note launch in Japan, a series of television commercials based on The World of GOLDEN EGGS characters was produced. The corresponding web site opened on 21 December 2007, followed by the 1st television commercial premiere in January 2008, and the opening of a special Nissan Note web site with The World of GOLDEN EGGS characters. As part of the 2009 Note market launch in Japan, a series of animated commercials were premiered on 20 May 2009. The commercial was inspired by the
Heidi, Girl of the Alps animated series, featuring Junichi Koumoto and Tomochika (as Heidi). The series was produced by Studio Crocodile Inc.
2012 update (EU models only) UK models included: • Acenta model includes new 'diamond cut' two-tone 16-inch alloy wheels, replacing the original 15-inch units. Colour-coded door mirror covers, chrome front fog light surrounds, new seat fabric with blue stitching, climate control, automatic headlights, and rain-sensitive wipers became standard equipment. The N-TEC model includes darkened rear privacy glass and the touch screen 'Connect' satellite navigation system. The N-TEC+ model includes rear parking sensors, choice of 1.4, 1.6 petrol and 1.5 dCi engines. UK models went on sale in February 2012. Since beginning of 2012 and till the end of E11 production in 2013 at least in Russian marketed models/trims Nissan silently excluded seat belt pretensioners without any prior notes. Furthermore, seat belt pretensioners was listed in all the dealer offers and contracts while some people found no installed pretensioners on their places upon seat dismount. Later NM Russia acknowledged the lack of pretensioners in Nissan Note 2012–2013.
Production , Nissan has sold 940,000 units of the Note.
Note inspired by Adidas (2005) It is a version of the Nissan Note inspired by multi-sports brand
Adidas, with user-changeable treatment on the front/rear bumpers; fabrics and rubber materials used on dashboard, door trim, etc. The vehicle was unveiled at the
2005 Tokyo Motor Show.
Autech Note Rider (2006) The vehicle was unveiled at the 2006
Tokyo Auto Salon. == Second generation (E12; 2012) ==