Nissan: Note the changes for 2009

First seen at the 2008 Paris motor show, the compact and spacious family car from Nissan is about to grow up, with changes made to the exterior and interior providing a new look with innovative and friendly technology.

Note is the first vehicle in the Nissan range to introduce ‘Nissan Connect' - a 2DIN fully integrated audio and satellite navigation system. It uses a touch screen display for ease of use and a full digital music connectivity package with built in CD/radio, iPod gateway, aux-in (3.5mm jack), USB connection and Bluetooth® using A2DP streaming audio profile. A2DP allows music to be played through your car audio taken from your Bluetooth®-enabled MP3 player or phone without the need for external cables.

The satellite navigation system can display the road map in either 2D or 3D formats and includes both a gyro sensor and speed sensor. These help to quickly identify the direction of travel, which speeds up any re-directions if a turning is missed and adjusts the estimated time of arrival.

Nissan Connect will be fitted as standard on Tekna and as a £400 option on the Acenta but this is not the only change taking place in the interior.

The combi-meter has been redesigned for improved visibility and the interior trims have been changed to give each grade a different feel. The useful flexi-board boot storage system, enabling taller items to be fitted in the boot or allowing items to be stored away out of sight, now has a vertical position to help prevent items moving out of place whilst driving.

Outside the front gets a new nose with a reshaped bonnet, bumper, streamlined headlights and a shiny black finish to the grille. Both 15 and 16 inch alloys are all new designs for the Acenta and Tekna respectively. Move to the rear and the tail lights have been darkened for a more refined look plus the Tekna gets reversing sensors incorporated into the bumper. Completing the new exterior look is an additional colour choice of Safari Gold.

The engine line-up continues with the proven reliability of the 1.4, 1.6 petrol and 1.5dCi power units. However, improvements to the emission levels have enabled the 1.5dCi to emit a CO₂ level of just 119g/km and a pump friendly 62.8mpg. The 1.4 petrol unit produces 139g/km of CO₂ with a more than respectable 47.9mpg. And by having a CO₂ level of below 140g/km means they join an elite group of Nissan vehicles wearing ‘Pure Drive' badges*. The 1.6 petrol remains available with the choice of both manual and automatic gearboxes.

Revised models with additional equipment normally means a hike in price but not this time, in fact they have been reduced, with the entry level Visia coming in at £450 less than the outgoing model. A 2009 Note can now be yours for as little as £9,795 on the road. It's not short on equipment either as it comes with CD player, MP3 jack, 15 inch wheels, rear sliding seat, front electric windows, four airbags and three rear headrests. Manual air conditioning is available as a £500 option.

Acenta models starts at £11,345 (OTR) for the 1.6 engine and feature 15 inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, cruise control, leather covered steering wheel, speed limiter, flexi-board storage system, front and rear electric windows, remote audio controls, six airbags, Bluetooth® and electric heated mirrors. Nissan Connect, with all the satellite navigation touch screen features, can be added for an additional £400.

Top of the range Tekna comes in at £13,695 (OTR) for the 1.6 power unit and the extra luxury provides Nissan Connect, rear parking sensors, 16 inch alloy wheels, climate control air conditioning, part leather seats, electric folding door mirrors, ESP, rear privacy glass, rain sensing wipers and interior chrome detailing.

The equipment list does not end there as there are a range of accessories that can be used to personalise your vehicle. These include trunk finisher and mirror caps finished in chrome, bonnet deflector, bumper protection kits and tailor made floor mats.

Running costs, security and safety are always a strong consideration for vehicles in this price bracket and Note does not fall short with low insurance groups starting from 4E, or 10E if using the 50 point set, with E standing for ‘exceeding' the security standard set by Thatcham. Plus with a 4 star NCAP rating for adult occupancy you are assured of some of the best protection, should it be required.

NOTE EQUIPMENT LIST

VISIA

5 door, 1.4 litre, 1.6 litre or 1.5 dCi 86 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto (1.6 litre only)

TECHNOLOGY

Friendly lighting system with battery save Tailgate wiper

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

Front electric windows Electric speed-sensitive power steering Tilt-adjustable steering wheel Front cabin and boot lamps

HEATING, VENTILATION AND VISIBILITY

2-Speed wiper with variable intermittent setting

INSTRUMENTATION

Combimeter with silver painted dial rings Digital clock Tachometer Digital trip meter Headlamp leveller

SEATING, TRIM AND STORAGE

Anthracite ‘Visia' trim Centre console storage areas 9-litre glovebox Front passenger seatback pocket 3 Rear headrests 40/60 split rear seat

SAFETY

4 Airbags (driver, passenger and side) Passenger airbag cut-off switch ABS with EBD and Brake Assist Halogen headlamps with reminder chime Child-proof door locks ISOFIX childseat anchorage points

SECURITY

Immobiliser Central locking with superlocks Remote keyless entry with anti-hijack feature

STYLING

15" Steel wheels with wheel covers Black door handles and mirrors Black side mouldings Body-coloured bumpers 2-Coat high gloss silver front grille

IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT

Single CD radio with 4 speakers MP3 auxiliary jack

OPTIONS AT EXTRA COST

Manual air conditioning with pollen filter Metallic paint

ACENTA

5 door, 1.4 litre, 1.6 litre, 1.5 dCi 86

5-speed manual or 4-speed auto (1.6 litre only)

ADDITIONAL TO VISIA GRADE

TECHNOLOGY

Cruise control Speed limiter

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

Rear cabin lamp Rear electric windows Driver seat armrest

HEATING, VENTILATION AND VISIBILITY

Manual air conditioning with pollen filter Electric heated mirrors

INSTRUMENTATION

Combimeter with chrome dial rings Integrated drive computer Steering wheel controls for stereo and drive computer

SEATING, TRIM AND STORAGE

Leather covered steering wheel Anthracite ‘Acenta' trim Secret storage tray under front passenger seat Flexi-board boot storage system Glovebox vent for cooling with air conditioning Height-adjustable driver seat

Family Pack:

- Front seat flexible storage nets

- Front seat foldaway tables with cupholders

- Front and rear centre armrests

SAFETY

Curtain airbags Active front headrests Front fog lamps

STYLING

15" 6-Spoke alloy wheels Body-coloured door handles and mirrors Body-coloured side mouldings

IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT

Single CD radio with 6 speakers Audio with Bluetooth® compatibility

OPTIONS AT EXTRA COST

Nissan Connect Metallic paint

TEKNA

5 door, 1.6 litre, 1.5 dCi 86

5-speed manual or 4-speed auto (1.6 litre only)

ADDITIONAL TO ACENTA GRADE

TECHNOLOGY

Nissan Connect Rear parking sensors Rain sensing wipers Auto headlamps

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

Climate control air conditioning Rear privacy glass Electric folding mirrors

SEATING, TRIM AND STORAGE

Anthracite 'Tekna' part leather sports seats and trim

SAFETY

ESP

STYLING

16" Alloy wheels Part-alloy sports pedals (except on 1.6 litre auto) Sports steering wheel

OPTIONS AT EXTRA COST

Metallic paint

NOTE SPECIFICATIONS

		1.4 litre petrol engine	1.6 litre petrol engine	1.5 litre turbo-diesel engine 86
MODEL
Body type		5-door hatchback
Available grades		Visia, Acenta	Visia, Acenta, Tekna	Visia, Acenta, Tekna
Seating capacity		5
ENGINE
Engine code		CR14DE	HR1GDE	K9K 276
No. of cylinders, configuration		4, in line	4, in line	4, in line
Valves per cylinder		4	4	4
Engine capacity cm3		1386	1598	1461
Bore x stroke mm		73.0 x 82.8	78.0 x 83.6	76.0 x 80.5
Max. engine power 1) kW(PS)/rpm		65(88)/5200	81(110)/6000	63(86)3750
Max. torque 1) Nm/rpm		128/3200	153/4400	200/1900
Compression ratio		9.9:1	10.7:1	18.8:1
Fuel type		Unleaded Petrol RON 95	Unleaded Petrol RON 95	Diesel
Ignition system/Intake system (Diesel)		Electronic, distributorless type	Electronic, distributorless type	Turbo-Charger + Intercooler
Fuel supply		Multi point injection	Multi point injection	Common Rail Direct Injection
Emission control system		3-way catalyst	3-way catalyst	Oxidation catalyst
Emissions level		EU4
DRIVE TRAIN
Clutch type (auto)		Dry plate, mechanical	Dry plate, mechanical (Torque converter with lock-up)	Dry plate, mechanical
Transmission (auto)		5-speed manual	5-speed manual (4-speed automatic)	5-speed manual
Gear ratio	1st (auto)	3.727	3.727 (2.861)	3.727
	2nd (auto)	2.048	2.048 (1.562)	2.048
	3rd (auto)	1.393	1.393 (1.000)	1.321
	4th (auto)	1.097	1.029 (0.697)	0.971
	5th (auto)	0.892	0.821 (-)	0.756
	Reverse (auto)	3.545	3.545 (2.310)	3.545
Final drive ratio (auto)		3.733	4.067 (4.072)	3.438
Driven wheels		Front	Front	Front
CHASSIS
Suspension	Front	Independent MacPherson strut, coil springs
	Rear	Torsion beam axle, coil springs
Steering		Electric power assisted rack & pinion
Braking system		Disc front, drum rear, diagonal circuit, power assisted with ABS, EBD and brake assist
Stability control system (option)		-	Tekna only	-
Wheel size (option)		15x5.5 (16x6)
Tyre size (option)		185/65R15 (185/55R16)

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Kerb weight min/max 2) (auto) kg	1092/1150	1182/1240 (1206/1252)	1165/1215
Gross Vehicle Weight (auto) kg	1546	1560 (1580)	1610
Max. pay load 2) (auto) kg	396	395 (403)	395
Max. axle weight   front (auto) kg	827	846 (864)	901
rear (auto) kg	793	793 (786)	781
Max. trailer weight  braked 4) (auto) kg	760	1000 (750)	900
unbraked 4) kg	510	510	510
Max. vert. load on coupling point kg	50	50	50
Max. roof load kg	50	50	50
Overall length mm	4100	4100	4100
Overall width mm	1690	1690	1690
Overall height mm	1550	1550	1550
Wheelbase mm	2600	2600	2600
Track  front mm	1470	1470	1470
rear mm	1460	1460	1460
Luggage space – max. length (rear seat back/forward mm	610/770	610/770	610/770
Luggage space – max. width mm	1255	1255	1255
Luggage space - max. height to p/shelf mm	383/604	383/604	383/604
Luggage space – max. height to headlining mm	769/990	769/990	769/990
Luggage capacity (option) (VDA) l	280/437	280/437	280/437
Luggage capacity max. with folded seats (VDA) l	1332	1332	1332
Cd	0.33	0.33	0.33
Frontal area m2	2.08	2.08	2.08
Fuel tank capacity (N) l	46	46	46
PERFORMANCE
Fuel consumption 3)
Urban cycle mpg (l/100km)	38.7 (7.3)	33.2 (8.5)	55.4 (5.1)
Auto	-	31.0 (9.1)	-
Extra-urban mpg (l/100km)	55.4 (5.1)	51.4 (5.5)	67.3 (4.2)
Auto	-	52.3 (5.4)	-
Combined  mpg (l/100km)	47.9 (5.9)	42.8 (6.6)	62.8 (4.5)
Auto	-	41.5 (6.8)	-
CO2 mass emission (auto) g/km	139	155 (159)	119
Max. speed  mph (km/h)	101 (163)	114 (183)	102 (164)
Auto	-	108 (174)	-
Acceleration 0-62mph sec	13.4	10.7 (11.7)	13.3
Min. turning circle (kerb to kerb) m	11	11	11

¹⁾ In accordance with 1999/99/EC

²⁾ Figures in accordance with EC Directive. Kerb weight condition is without driver and including coolant, oils, fuel, spare wheel and tools. Pay load will be reduced depending on the options and/or accessories installed

³⁾ In accordance with 2004/3/EC. (Optional equipment, maintenance, driving behaviour, road and weather conditions may affect the official results)

⁴⁾ Figures shown are with driver + 4 passengers and luggage and max. kerb weight