Nissan Note e-POWER Hybrid

This is an excellent choice for someone looking for a first car because it is easy to drive. The acceleration Is smooth and powerful as the electric motor produces an impressive torque output of 280 Nm, making the acceleration effortless. Fuel economy is not compromised either as it achieves 24.4 km/l which is really great! The blind-spots are minimal, making it very easy to drive and park. Interior build quality is also surprisingly good for its price, and the tech that comes with it is rather good.

Like:

Very zippy off the line at traffic light.

FC is very good. Average of 21.6km per liter so far based on my driving style. Minimalist console.

Very responsive maneuverability.

Convenient of a petrol vehicle and can just pump 92 as the petrol is only use to charge the battery.

Road tax is cheap.

For some reason, my apple car play can connect wirelessly with the phone, there is no need for me to plug in to the USB port.

Digital rear view mirror.

Dislike:

Can get a bit noisy when the engine is charging the battery. Noise will be minimal when the car is moving on highway. I have no complaint:)

This is a car where one really need to go for a test drive, with a rear passenger. Moving from Honda GP5 to E13FL, no impetus for me to go back to // hybrids or even ICEs:

Performance wise, 0-60 is good enough over ICEs, 60-100 is good enough over // hybrids. Feel free to experience the disproportionate engine revs against the acceleration, not found in // hybrid.

Snug and comfort drive, even during highway; Body roll suffers. Rear passenger will also feel weird bump(s) when over slightly bumpy roads though. FC for me is 15 to 25 extracted from Clustermeter.

No reviewer mentioned personal car care; As a committed weekly car washer, this car is easy to foam wash thereafter wipe down due to its shape with no funny edges.

Overall is a better package, a better value proposition over my previous reliable and worthy "Biscuit tin". I got this for what is offers in driving experience, gel with my lifestyle and not FC. At this price, one will argue the rationale of this over full EVs. With current tech n infra, I ain't working for the car.

The 2024 Nissan Note e-power facelifted model is a compact hatchback that excels in minimalist design, practicality, and performance, embodying the best of Japanese engineering. The cabin is designed with a clutter-free, intuitive layout, offering a surprisingly spacious interior. The boot is generously sized, easily accommodating a compact stroller, a child's tricycle and some groceries bags comfortably (for my main use case so far).

Performance-wise, the 2024 Nissan Note e-power facelifted model features a high-torque engine that ensures quick acceleration, whether in city traffic or on the highway. Its regenerative braking not only improves fuel efficiency but also enhances the driving experience with smoother stops. The car's steering is light and precise, making maneuvering through tight spaces and parking a breeze.

Fuel efficiency is a strong point, with an average of 18-19km per liter (based on 5 months plus usage to date), perfect for both urban commutes and longer trips. Despite having only front air conditioning outlets, the system is remarkably effective, quickly cooling the cabin including the back seats.

The notable downsides are the wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and back passenger seating capacity (comfortable fit for 2 pax, 3 pax will be a squeeze unless all are small size). However, the wired connectivity option can be easily addressed with a Carlinkit 5 2air adapter, which converts the system to wireless for around $50, making it a minor issue in an otherwise well-rounded vehicle.

Overall, the 2024 Nissan Note e-power facelifted model offers a compelling mix of efficiency, practicality, and performance, making it a top choice for anyone seeking a reliable and stylish compact car.

As a recent purchaser of the brand new Nissan Note 2024, I collected it last week in March 2024.

I am thoroughly disappointed with my experience. Despite the promises and hype surrounding this vehicle, the reality has been far from satisfactory.

Let's start with the positives, albeit few. The car's power and responsiveness were passable, nothing extraordinary, but at least acceptable. However, that's where the compliments end.

One of the major selling points touted by Nissan was the fuel efficiency of the Note. Advertised figures claimed an impressive 24.4 km/l, but the actual performance falls woefully short. In real-world conditions, with eco mode engaged and driving conservatively, I could barely manage 18 km/l on a good day. It seems the advertised figures were achieved under perfect laboratory conditions, far removed from the realities of everyday driving. Moreover, considering this is only the first month of ownership, I shudder to imagine how the fuel efficiency will degrade over time. If the car struggles to meet its claimed efficiency now, I fear it will only worsen with age.

Moving on to the interior, the space was adequate, nothing more. The leather quality was decent, but hardly enough to salvage the overall disappointment of the vehicle.

Now, onto the real issues. Within just one month of ownership, the vehicle started showing signs of trouble. Sensors began malfunctioning, and the dashboard resembled a Christmas tree with its array of warning lights illuminated. For a brand new car, this level of malfunction is simply unacceptable.

As a new owner, I expected reliability and peace of mind, not constant trips to the dealership for repairs. The experience has left me frustrated and disillusioned with Nissan's claims of quality and reliability.

A Zippy Note

Having driven this car for more than a year. Here are some thoughts to share.

This is an easy car to drive, it's a decent choice among some of the cars in this segment and gets one from A to B in a fuss-free way.

The interior is rather accommodating and will sit 3 passengers comfortably.

It's easy to park and can move around in tight spaces with ease. The digital rear-view mirror also allows a better rear awareness.

The 16-inch rims do give a firmer ride and the suspension can feel on the hard side, so road dips and bumps can rattle the driver up.

On the city roads the engine turns on and off periodically, on the highway, the engine is turned on constantly, so it feels more ICE than hybrid. For its price point, the way it drives with torque and haste, its presents good value for money.

I have collected the Nissan Note E-Power back in January 2023.

The design of the car is so much better compare to his competitor.

This car equip with rearview mirror camera which help you a lot on rainy days or when there are passenger blocking the view. Electric parking brake, brake hold, lane assist, front & rear parking sensor etc all come as standard. It also come with Apple carplay & Android auto as standard unlike the Nissan Kicks which only come with Apple carplay. The seat is wrapped in premium nappa leather which keep the temperature cool compare to other material. This Nissan Note also come with latest generation E-Power drivetrain which is more quiet and fuel efficient.

So what is E-Power? Many of us did not know what is E-power because Sgcarmart stated as "Hybrid".

Nissan Note E-power is driven by an EV Powertrain. Therefore you will be getting instant torque and power when you step on the acceleration pedal. The 1.2l, 3-cylinder engine does not drive the car. It is there to act as a generator to charge the EV battery.

The Note E-Power is very fuel efficient. I am getting average 24-28km/litre, Although Sgcarmart stated lesser which might be wrong information because other country stated 32km/litre on paper.

I also drove the car up to KL Genting and I must say driving the nissan note e-power up and down the Genting hill was easy. It is definitely much better than driving traditional I.C.E Car. You won't feel lack for power going up and coming down the hill and the e-power also does regenerative braking and you won't be using the brake pedal most of the time.

This Note come with 280nm torque. Even most entry level EV does not come with such toque.

It does 0-100km in 7seconds range. Name me a few car in this segment and price range with this kind of performance. You will surprise many road users when you move off when the traffic light turn green.

The only things I dislike was Carplay and Auto is wired. (But you can always purchase a wireless converter)

The Nissan Note-e Power brings Nissan's excellent hybrid system into a truly economical small hatch body. But is that enough to serve you on the daily commute?

I have owned the Note E-Power for about a year now. Purchased it at about 110k back in Dec 2021.

Exterior :

Looks vastly different from the old Note. One of the smartest looking hatchbacks in its class. Looks much sleeker than the new Honda Fit. Very easy on the eyes, and it's generally a modern and good looking car.

Interior :

The nappa leather seats that come as standard are amazing. They feel very premium to the touch, and are very comfortable to sit on. Even the stitching has accents on the seats and also the steering wheel.

The infotainment system is alright if you use Apple Carplay or Android Auto. Generally responsive and sharp.

Dashboard looks a little bit dated. I wish that nissan would've just done a full digital display. Instead, you get a half digital display and a small analog display.

The interior feels surprisingly spacious on the inside, and can comfortably seat 3 at the back even for slightly longer rides. We even drove up to KL with 5 pax and had no complaints.

My only gripe is that there is no rear air con. Which I guess is given the price of this car, and how much car you are getting for the price. You can't have everything, i guess.

Drive :

This is the best thing about the Nissan Note. The E-Power drive train and One Pedal drive. If you take away some engine noise, this drives 100% Like an Electric vehicle. This means that the acceleration is smooth and linear, torque is instantly delivered, and acceleration feels so quick. This car is so zippy off the line, and even when overtaking. I think i've surprised some other drivers by how fast this car is off the line.

We drove up north and it managed to get up to speed with no issues whatsover, and maintained this speed for awhile (150-160km/h).

When the engine kicks in, I don't feel that it's as noisy as some have mentioned. It'll just start feeling and sounding like a normal ICE car.

One pedal drive is also great, very easy to get used to. I've seen myself hitting 5km in regenerative breaking on drives that are 20km long, which saves you alot of petrol in the long run.

Most of all, the car is crazily efficient. About 550km from $60 of Petrol. (Average 22km/l for a mix city/highway)

I just collected my car. Paid $124,800 back in Jun 2022. The car is very efficient. Did 200km already but tank still 3/4 full.

Surprisingly spacious for this small car. Does not really feel that small. Interior is fantastic. Super futuristic. Napa leather seats really make the interior feel luxurious.

I have the Serena epower and this note has similar boot space to Serena. Very functional. Pick up is crazily fast. Around 7.7s for century sprint. Serena is about 8.4s.

The rear is disappointing though. It will be good if the taillights are LEDs.

If you're the sort that needs to be first off the line but don't have the money for something big, this Nissan Note is just the solution.

Unfortunately, I was in the market for a new compact car although COE prices were soaring higher & higher. After test-driving multiple vehicles from different makes, I bought the Note e-Power.

The e-Power is a "Series-hybrid", different from most other cars which use "Parallel-hybrid" (and no, "Mild-hybrid" Is NOT actually considered hybrid). Marketing aside, IMO there is no clear better/worse between the 2 types, they are just different.

Below is the review of someone who actually test-drove the car (and others in the price range), and bought the Note.

You get instantaneous, smooth, and linear torque from the electric motor but without the hassle of charging an electric car with this new Note.

Really futuristic looking hatchback with a futuristic drivetrain. It's small, nimble, easy to drive and park, and just overall a really nice place to be in.

If you are lovers of hatchback, this car is a must try. Tried this car with the wife. Interior features quite awesome, to me feels like a VW Polo. Drive was smooth and quiet. The test drive did not go beyond 70km/hr due to the route. Looks better than the Jazz hev. The acceleration was pretty good but the smart pedal is the thingy wife could not get used to.

Wife eventually bought the jazz hev due to the trade in price and the interior layout by kah motors