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Nissan Note
Mandai score
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 1,500,000
Years
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
Most popular trim
Note e-Power X / Medalist / Aura e-Power
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,100 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
Boot space
340 L (1,000 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,220 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
1.2L HR12DE 3-Cylinder + EM57 Electric Motor (e-Power)
Power
116 hp (136 hp Aura) electric motor output
Torque
280 Nm instant electric torque
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
0–100 km/h
7.9 sec
Top speed
150 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
28.0 km/L (e-Power) / 18.0 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
City
30.0 km/L (e-Power) / 15.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
Highway
25.0 km/L (e-Power) / 20.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
Tank size
41 L
CO₂ emissions
82 g/km
At a glance
Model
Nissan Note (E12 / E13 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks / Compact MPV
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol, e-Power Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,198 cc (1.2L e-Power / DIG-S)
Transmission
Automatic (CVT / Single-Speed e-Power)
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
Ground clearance
150 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Instant 280 Nm electric torque: Smooth, rapid acceleration away from Nairobi traffic lights.
- Exceptional 28+ km/L fuel economy: Slashes monthly commuter fuel bills by over 50%.
- Generous rear knee room: Cavernous rear passenger space despite compact 4.1m length.
What’s not so good
- 150 mm ground clearance: Requires care over tall speed bumps when fully loaded.
- Engine generator sound under heavy hill climbs: 1.2L engine revs up to charge battery during steep ascents.