In Yokohama, the world premiere of a new global hatchback ∗ Nissan Note ∗. In the Japanese market the novelty will appear in September 2012 and in Europe will only come in 2013.

The prototype of Nissan Note was presented in Geneva in the spring of 2012 under the name of the Invitation. Novelty is a compact city car, equipped with a circular review Around View Monitor, which, incidentally, was first installed on the machine in its class.
Other features include Nissan Note sporty look, which emphasizes the curved shape of the grille trim and front optics. Shop made the most spacious for a car of this class, and received an unusual curved dashboard.
Under the hood of the Japanese version of the Note may be placed two versions of 1.2-liter engine: a turbocharged three-cylinder 98 hp power HR12DDR and 80-hp HR12DE. The level of fuel consumption for the 98-strong motor is only 3.97 liters per 100 kilometers.
In addition, Nissan Note will be equipped with continuously variable transmission of a new generation Xtronic CVT system and Stop-Start.

Sales of the new Note in the Japanese market will start in September 2012, and 2013 Nissan plant in Sunderland, will collect the European version of the model.