Purchased a Nissan Note e-POWER X. This car is totally better than I expected!

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Nissan Note e-POWER

My mother-in-law recently bought a new car. She had been driving a bare-bones second-generation Toyota Vitz with almost no options, but recently there has been a lot of news about accidents caused by elderly people, so her husband and brother have been askingI need to put him in a car that runs better and has more safety features.He began to say, "I'm sorry....

My husband has been considering various cars day and night, and as a result, he decided to purchase a "Nissan Note e-POWER" for my mother. The car was delivered the other day, and both my husband and I were able to drive it, so today I would like to write about my impressions of it.

By the way, my mother-in-law's Nissan Note e-POWER, which she just purchased.

  • Grade:e-power X
  • Color: garnet red
  • Tire/Wheel: 185/65R15 88S tires and 15-inch aluminum wheels (15 x 5.5J)
  • factory-installed option
    • Intelligent Around View Monitor (with animal movement detection function) + Intelligent Room Mirror (with Intelligent Around View Monitor display function) + Heated Door Mirrors
    • Nissan original navigation system installation package + steering wheel switches (audio, hands-free phone)
    • Heated door mirrors + PTC element heater + rear heater duct + high concentration antifreeze solution
    • LED headlamps (low beam, with auto-leveler, projector type, with LED position lamps)
  • dealer option
    • door visor
    • AVIC-RW710 (Pioneer Navigation System)
    • floor mat
    • electronic toll collection system
    • drive recorder

and it is a new old car with 12k miles, with most of the options except for intelligent cruise control.

Note e-POWER Test Drive

My first impression when I saw the note was, "Body color red is very beautiful.It was a "Mazda red". Mazda's red is beautiful, but Nissan's red is also beautiful. Also, since it is an "e-POWER", the blue line on the front grille is a nice accent.

The door was well made with unexpected weight on the door. Then I opened the door and went inside. The quality of the steering wheel, meter area, and center console is quite nice.

The Vitz my mother used to drive had light doors, a plastic interior, and a meter that was painted black except for the speedometer.

Even if the interior is not luxurious, I think it is important that some good quality materials are used. In fact, my mother also said, "I'm glad I'm driving it because it looks more luxurious inside than my last car.He said.

I tried to start the engine."whiz (e.g. projectile through air)", a sound unique to electricity, but very quiet. The shift lever was shaped like a computer mouse, and for a moment it looked like a "What? How do you operate this thing?I was puzzled by the "R" position when the lever was in the up position and "D" when it was in the down position, but it is the same as the operation of a standard car, so it was not difficult.

I just started running it.More solid suspension than expectedI was surprised because it was a Toyota Aqua. I had previously rented a Toyota Aqua for one day as a loaner car, but the suspension was squishy, the body was not stable enough, and it was very scary to drive...(I'm sure it was an old one, too.)That image made it all the more excessive.The suspension of the note felt dependable.

As for the handling, there were times when I tried to turn as I normally do, but I ended up turning too far and cutting off the car.(That's not a good idea if you turn in the same way as a Porsche or BMW.)I had no problem once I got used to it.

The driving mode isThree types: "NOMAL," "ECO," and "SPORTS."are available. First, I tried driving in "NOMAL mode" and found that both accelerating and braking were comfortable. The car also climbs the hill in front of my house when I step on the accelerator pedal, and it is very comfortable to drive in the "NOMAL mode.Not going on for the sound of it.There was no sense of "I don't know.

Next, I tried driving in eco mode, and the brakes applied immediately after a slight release of the accelerator pedal, which at first made me think, "What? I thought.e-POWER Drive, which allows driving with only the accelerator pedal.It seems.

When the "ECO" or "SPORTS" mode is selected, the vehicle decelerates strongly by simply releasing the accelerator pedal.Therefore, the driver said that it is convenient to use the system in traffic jams, on roads with many curves, and in other situations where frequent acceleration and deceleration are necessary. Indeed, it was very easy to drive downhill without stepping on the brake, just as if I were getting off with the engine brake.

This one-pedal operation reduces the rate at which the gas pedal and brake are mistakenly stepped on, and those of us with elderly parents can feel a little safer.

In both "eco" mode and "sports" mode, the car ran well with sufficient power for both general roads and hill climbing, but I felt as if the car was being pulled from behind and the power was being suppressed.(although fuel economy will improve considerably)I am not aI thought I prefer to run in NOMAL mode.

Also, the back seat is quite spacious. It seemed to be wider than the Volkswagen Golf 7 that we used to have in our house. My daughters were allowed to ride in the car, and they liked it very much because it was spacious and comfortable.

I asked my mother-in-law about what it felt like to drive.

It's so good. When driving on the highway, I can easily overtake with the Note when I couldn't before due to lack of power. Also, when I drive in eco modeOne accelerator pedal is all you need to operate the car, so you don't misstep.It's easy to park. Easy to park.

He seemed satisfied.

Well, like the Volkswagen Golf, which has a great suspension, power feel, and acceleration all around.Makes you want to drive everywhere! "It's fun to drive!" It's not like that.but(They're not the same price or the same car.)The car was more solidly built than I had expected, and more than adequate for city driving.

Next, I would like to share with you my husband's impressions.

Next page→What is your husband's opinion of the Nissan Note e-POWER?

Mina.

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  1. teething area

    Hello!
    Congratulations on your mother-in-law's Note e-POWER!

    When I am asked by a non-car enthusiast, "Do you have any car recommendations?" I recommend this car to people who do not particularly like cars. They seem to like it very much.

    Since electric vehicles are not for everyone due to infrastructure issues and the time it takes to recharge the battery, motor-driven vehicles that run on gasoline make the most sense.

    Did you know that the same mechanism, a "vehicle" that generates electricity with an engine and drives a motor with that electricity, was already made more than 70 years ago? You may already know that...

    The "Mauser" was a super heavy tank developed by Dr. Ferenc Porsche during World War II on Hitler's orders. As there was no engine capable of moving the 180-ton weight of the Mauser, which is heavier than the 70-ton weight of the Tiger II, a gasoline engine was used to drive the generator, which in turn powered the motor.

    That's what I'm talking about! You're Dr. Porsche!
    The fact that it is named "Mouse" so that the Allied Forces will not know that it is a super heavy tank is also a feature of the WWW.

    • Mina.Mina.

      pseudojunior acid

      >When I am asked by a non-car enthusiast, "Do you have any car recommendations?" I also recommend this car to people who are not particularly fond of cars. They seem to like it very much.
      Oh yes!
      That's a really nice car, cost-effective, and very well built compared to other domestic makes in this grade!
      This one will definitely satisfy anyone who buys it!

      >As expected! You're Dr. Porsche!
      >The fact that the tank is named "Mouse" so that the Allied Forces will not know that it is a super heavy tank is also a feature of the WWW.
      I had heard somewhere that Dr. Porsche's first car was an electric car.
      You call it a mouse? !!!!

      Looks so weak (LOL) Dr. Porsche, you're the man!

  2. PorscheDreamer

    The Note e-Power looks good, it would be good if you mainly want a 2 door Porsche but also need a 4 door utility vehicle.
    According to the article I read, regenerative braking does not work in NORMAL mode, but what about the change in fuel economy?

    The composition of the car models is so complicated that I am not sure what it is.
    Which type has reinforced body relations? It seems that the search for "which type has a reinforced body" is not expected to be made.
    Is it the NISMO S that you are considering (since it had a strengthened motor)?
    My preference is rather for the AUTECH Sport Spec.

    There seem to be quite a few test rides available, so I would like to try one when I have time. There is also the option of renting a car.

    • Mina.Mina.

      PorscheDreamer.
      Thank you for everything!

      >According to the article I read, regenerative braking does not work in NORMAL mode, but I wonder about the change in fuel economy.
      Fuel economy was still worst in NOMAL mode. Fuel economy was better in ECO and SPORT modes.
      However, compared to our car, the fuel consumption was not bad at all even in NOMAL mode;

      I looked at the notes site too, but it's complicated...
      Also, you can't really tell how much of a difference it makes until you test drive it, and as you say, test driving is one way to find out.
      I, too, would like to test drive a NISMO notebook at least once.

  3. teething area

    Sorry for the consecutive posts, W.

    > Dr. Porsche's first car was an electric car.

    Ah! That's the "Lohner Porsche" created by Dr. Porsche in 1899.
    It is a whopping 120 years old.

    The super heavy tank Maus was built in 1944, I think 75 years ago.

    • Mina.Mina.

      pseudojunior acid

      Sorry too!
      I was mistaken, I see that you are right!
      I am amazed once again that Porsche has survived the war years and is where it is today.