{"id":37687,"date":"2020-07-29T06:00:27","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T21:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=37687"},"modified":"2021-06-01T22:59:05","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T13:59:05","slug":"nissan-note-nismo-s-202007","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/nissan-note-nismo-s-202007\/","title":{"rendered":"What I Learned from a 1400km Trip in the Note e-power NISMO S"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The other day, my husband went on a business trip to Tokyo in the Note e-power NISMO S and took various routes on the way back. He shared his impressions in this article. Please have a look if you\u2019re interested.<br \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u30b3\u30f3\u30c6\u30f3\u30c4<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/nissan-note-nismo-s-202007\/#About_the_Note_e-power_NISMO_S\" >About the Note e-power NISMO S<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/nissan-note-nismo-s-202007\/#Driving_the_Note_e-power_NISMO_S_from_Osaka_to_Tokyo\" >Driving the Note e-power NISMO S from Osaka to Tokyo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/nissan-note-nismo-s-202007\/#Discovering_the_ease_of_e-power_in_Tokyo\" >Discovering the ease of e-power in Tokyo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/nissan-note-nismo-s-202007\/2\/#Trying_out_Okutama\" >Trying out Okutama<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/nissan-note-nismo-s-202007\/2\/#From_Yamanashi_to_Nagano\" >From Yamanashi to Nagano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/nissan-note-nismo-s-202007\/2\/#Yatsugatake_View_Road\" >Yatsugatake View Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/nissan-note-nismo-s-202007\/3\/#Visiting_Venus_Line_in_Nagano_before_heading_home\" >Visiting Venus Line in Nagano before heading home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/nissan-note-nismo-s-202007\/3\/#The_Note_e-power_NISMO_S_is_fast_even_on_the_highway\" >The Note e-power NISMO S is fast even on the highway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/nissan-note-nismo-s-202007\/3\/#The_Note_e-power_NISMO_S_handles_long-distance_touring_with_no_problem\" >The Note e-power NISMO S handles long-distance touring with no problem<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n  <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Note_e-power_NISMO_S\"><\/span>About the Note e-power NISMO S<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lately, we often use the Note e-power NISMO S for just about everything. <strong>From work, school runs, and shopping to enjoying winding roads like the Royu Driveway, it\u2019s an all-around versatile car<\/strong> that fits any situation.  <\/p>\n<p>This time, my husband had to go to Tokyo for work, and due to the COVID-19 situation, he decided to travel by car instead of the Shinkansen. Naturally, he chose the Note e-power NISMO S as his companion.  <\/p>\n<p>It was his first time driving over 1000 km in the Note e-power NISMO S, and I thought there would be things you can only understand on a long trip, so here\u2019s a report on that.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-19066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CAC0DE90-3FBD-47F5-ACC5-5B82D31A8BEA-1280x853.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" \/>  <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_the_Note_e-power_NISMO_S_from_Osaka_to_Tokyo\"><\/span>Driving the Note e-power NISMO S from Osaka to Tokyo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s been about half a year since the Note e-power NISMO S came to our home. <strong>It has only about 4000 km on the clock, and this was only the second real touring trip<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>We filled the 41-liter gas tank to full and got on the Meishin Expressway. In the city, we drove in ECO mode with one-pedal driving, but on the highway, we switched to Normal mode.  <\/p>\n<p>Through various trials, <strong>on highways, driving in Normal mode without sacrificing speed tends to yield better fuel economy than ECO mode with regenerative energy recovery<\/strong> (though it depends on the speed range). Plus, the driving feel is more enjoyable.  <\/p>\n<p>Above all, <strong>the acceleration response of the e-power system is intense<\/strong>. Especially the motor in this NISMO S delivers a massive 320 Nm of torque from zero rpm, making it incredibly quick. The torque kicks in instantly, which is truly exhilarating.  <\/p>\n<p>When you press the accelerator, it surges forward with smooth, seamless acceleration, and during the toll gate dash, <strong>it even feels faster than a Porsche up to a certain speed<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>Once at cruising speed, <strong>we turn on the Intelligent Cruise Control<\/strong>. This adaptive cruise control follows the car ahead and smoothly adjusts speed. The Note\u2019s system is surprisingly good, with very smooth speed adjustments.  <\/p>\n<p>This is largely thanks to the motor drive, which can instantly control power\u2014a unique advantage of electric motors.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19088\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0003.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/>  <\/p>\n<p>In short, the Note e-power NISMO S\u2019s behavior on the highway can be summed up as \u2018<strong>solid and confident<\/strong>\u2019. First, <strong>there\u2019s no feeling of power shortage within reasonable speeds, and straight-line stability is very high<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>Even at speeds typical of the overtaking lane on the Shin-Tomei Expressway, it runs straight and steady without the usual anxiety or correction steering common in Japanese cars.  <\/p>\n<p>Its highway stability is quite high, but on the other hand, <strong>wind noise, road noise, and suspension movement make the driver feel the speed more strongly<\/strong>. Compared to European compact cars, this is probably a weaker point.  <\/p>\n<p>When following the car ahead at a relaxed pace, the onboard computer\u2019s <strong>fuel consumption gauge shows 18\u201319 km\/L, occasionally hitting the 20 km\/L range<\/strong>. For those used to eco cars, this might seem poor, but <strong>considering the powerful motor, I\u2019m personally very satisfied with this fuel economy<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>I think this car offers a <strong>great balance between fuel efficiency and driving enjoyment<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>Despite being a compact car, the interior is spacious, especially around the rear seats, so even long drives don\u2019t feel stifling. Also, having mostly experienced imported cars\u2019 air conditioning, I\u2019m amazed by the <strong>effective and finely controlled air conditioning of this Japanese car<\/strong>, which keeps the cabin very comfortable in any situation. (Well, I guess all Japanese cars are like this.)  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19089\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0102.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/>  <\/p>\n<p>At one point, the highway was closed due to an accident, so we had to take local roads, which were very congested. We switched to <strong>ECO mode and one-pedal driving<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>One-pedal driving is controversial, but I really like it. I wish all cars had it. It\u2019s so comfortable in stop-and-go traffic, allowing you to control the car just by modulating the accelerator pedal.  <\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t tried it yet, please give it a go. But you need to drop any mental blocks against Nissan or e-power. After about 30 minutes without prejudice, you\u2019ll get used to it. Even my mother, who\u2019s over 70, adapted quickly and now won\u2019t drive anything else.  <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discovering_the_ease_of_e-power_in_Tokyo\"><\/span>Discovering the ease of e-power in Tokyo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We stayed overnight in Tokyo, and the next day had back-to-back meetings, so we moved east and west across the city in the NISMO Note. As someone from Kansai, I\u2019m not familiar with Tokyo\u2019s roads, and even the place names on signs don\u2019t tell me which way to go, so I relied entirely on the navigation system.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19090\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0127.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/>  <\/p>\n<p>I usually drive in Osaka city for commuting, but <strong>mostly on highways, so this was my first time driving so extensively in an urban area<\/strong>. Tokyo has a lot of stop-and-go traffic, and since I\u2019m unfamiliar with the roads and unsure about right and left turn lanes, my lane changes were a bit clumsy.  <\/p>\n<p>In this situation, <strong>the agility of e-power and the ease of one-pedal driving really shine<\/strong>. Whether it\u2019s merging or accelerating to get ahead, the 100% electric motor drive of e-power is truly reliable.  <\/p>\n<p>Pressing the accelerator firmly results in instant acceleration and smooth forward movement. The NISMO-tuned chassis handles lane changes effortlessly, quietly, and smoothly. Thanks to strong regenerative braking, the car stops precisely at stop lines without needing to use the brake pedal.  <\/p>\n<p>This whole flow is nothing short of comfortable.  <\/p>\n<p>That day, we made some wrong exits and took wrong turns, covering quite a distance in Tokyo, and I was reminded just how easy e-power makes urban driving.  <\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/entry\/nissan-note-nismo-s-202007\/2\/\">Next page \u2192 Driving in Okutama and then to Yatsugatake\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!--nextpage-->  <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">Trying out Okutama<\/h3>\n<p>The next day we headed home but decided to take a detour. We\u2019ve been to Hakone and Izu around Tokyo quite a bit, so I checked <a href=\"https:\/\/wind-and-light-bxtr.blog.ss-blog.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wata-san\u2019s blog<\/a> for other suggestions.  <\/p>\n<p>The name that caught my eye was \u201c<strong>Okutama Loop Road<\/strong>.\u201d I remembered seeing it often in touring blogs from the Kanto area, so we decided to head there first.  <\/p>\n<p>We aimed for Uenohara IC on the Chuo Expressway. Despite heavy rain, the <strong>YOKOHAMA S Drive tires, which came with the new car, drained water well and made highway driving in the rain comfortable<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>Even upon arrival at the Okutama Loop Road, the rain didn\u2019t stop, so we carefully drove the wet winding roads. Fortunately, no other cars were out in such bad weather, so it was almost like having the road to ourselves.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-19059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/83182210-9054-4161-A651-56BE29A57804-1280x853.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" \/>  <\/p>\n<p>We switched to <strong>S mode\u2019s B range, the strongest mode exclusive to the NISMO S<\/strong>, and tackled the corners of Okutama. In this mode, the engine is always generating electricity, instantly sending high current to the motor, delivering fierce response.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-19120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3B61B860-2B69-4C47-A7F9-B6971D4810C2-1280x960.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" \/>  <\/p>\n<p>Opening the throttle carelessly on wet roads can easily cause wheel spin. Of course, traction control kicks in immediately, so it\u2019s not too risky. The <strong>speed and precision of this control are incomparable to gasoline cars<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>This is the power of the electric motor. It instantly cuts power and skillfully controls the borderline between spinning and gripping.  <\/p>\n<p>Regenerative braking is strong, so you rarely need to use the brake before corners, allowing smooth deceleration and thrilling acceleration out of corners. <strong>The more you master regenerative braking, the smoother your driving becomes, and if you drive well, you can reduce pitch (front-to-back body movement), making you feel like a better driver<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-19058\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/303B0FC2-7AB9-495C-B98E-70D2C8E7A31D-1280x853.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" \/>  <\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you drive with abrupt throttle on\/off, the strong regenerative braking increases pitch, causing jerky driving that can lead to motion sickness.  <\/p>\n<p>Therefore, when driving e-power, <strong>it\u2019s better if you can smoothly press and slowly release the accelerator rather than just on\/off<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>Later, we switched to Normal mode and drove using the brakes normally like a regular car. For tight corners, S mode is sportier and better, but on medium-speed sections with gentle curves, Normal mode is preferable because regenerative braking is minimal, so speed doesn\u2019t drop easily, allowing a more flowing drive.  <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">From Yamanashi to Nagano<\/h3>\n<p>After fully enjoying the Okutama Loop Road, we decided to head toward Yamanashi. We hadn\u2019t booked a hotel, so it was a spontaneous trip. Looking at the touring map, we picked a nice road and headed west, passing through Kofu and toward Kai city.  <\/p>\n<p>Since this area is familiar, we had some idea of the roads. We headed north on the Imogadake Wide Farm Road, aiming for Kiyosato, but <strong>somehow ended up at Mizugaki Lake (Shiokawa Dam)<\/strong>. I had mistakenly come here before in a Boxster, so I guess I\u2019m drawn to this place (laughs).  <\/p>\n<p>We took a break at Mizugaki Lake, then planned to cross the mountains westward, but the roads looked narrow and many sections were closed due to heavy rain, so we gave up and returned toward Kiyosato.  <\/p>\n<p>Though it was cloudy and Yatsugatake didn\u2019t show its face, we enjoyed the nostalgic townscape of Kiyosato while heading north on Route 141, then turned onto Prefectural Route 480 toward Matsubarako with the NISMO Note.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-19057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/15DCA082-8403-45BC-B782-F27D38701068-1280x853.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" \/>  <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">Yatsugatake View Road<\/h3>\n<p><strong>This road running east to west across Yatsugatake is one of my personal favorites<\/strong>. The weather was so-so that day, so traffic was light, and again we had the road almost to ourselves.  <\/p>\n<p>We enjoyed the winding roads, and on long uphill sections, I floored the accelerator. The car still delivered strong acceleration, but after repeating this, <strong>the power meter on the instrument panel showed shorter peak times and the acceleration tapered off quickly<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>It seemed <strong>the generator couldn\u2019t keep up<\/strong>. The battery still showed about two bars left, but to avoid fully draining it, the power was automatically limited.  <\/p>\n<p>So, <strong>when I drove with the accelerator about halfway pressed, the power meter stayed at max without cutting back<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not sure of the details, but the accelerator opening and power output in S mode don\u2019t seem to be directly proportional. So there\u2019s no need to go full throttle; half or slightly more than half throttle delivers nearly maximum power.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-19062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11844E4D-F04E-4650-B576-A21A5251ED27-1280x853.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" \/>  <\/p>\n<p>Having figured out the power control trick, I climbed steep slopes trying to maintain max power as long as possible. While resting in a parking spot, I heard a humming fan noise from under the passenger seat\u2014my first time noticing this.  <\/p>\n<p>The Note\u2019s drive battery is under the seat and is cooled by a fan. After using a lot of power on mountain roads, the battery must have heated up.  <\/p>\n<p>After a while, the fan stopped and we resumed driving. Since the rest of the route was downhill, the battery was charged by regenerative braking and showed full charge. Then, <strong>the Note can\u2019t store more electricity, so it spins the engine with the motor to consume excess energy<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>That humming sound is normal and similar to engine braking noise in a regular car.  <\/p>\n<p>The NISMO Note is still fast on downhill runs. Regenerative braking acts as a perfect brake, allowing confident driving, and the suspension keeps up well with tight corners. It\u2019s front-wheel drive but shows no understeer or torque steer. <strong>The handling feels very natural<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-19063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6581C046-A95C-44C7-9242-453DC5671FB3-1280x853.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" \/>  <\/p>\n<p>That said, it doesn\u2019t have the cornering speed of a Porsche. I think this is largely due to the tires. The YOKOHAMA S Drive tires aren\u2019t bad but lean more toward longevity than performance. They feel like hard tires in Gran Turismo games\u2014okay but not aggressive.  <\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, when driving this route in a Porsche, even when not trying to go fast, you quickly catch up to the car ahead. But on this trip, even driving at a decent pace, the gap to the car ahead didn\u2019t close much. I think this is probably due to the <strong>different speed perception felt by the driver<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/entry\/nissan-note-nismo-s-202007\/3\/\">Next page \u2192 The Kansai driver\u2019s dream: Venus Line in Nagano!<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!--nextpage-->  <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">Visiting Venus Line in Nagano before heading home<\/h3>\n<p><strong>We stayed overnight in Suwa city and aimed for Venus Line early the next morning.<\/strong> Since we came this far, it would be a shame not to drive the Venus Line. We took Prefectural Route 40 straight to Kirigamine.  <\/p>\n<p>Ahead, an elderly man in an old Skyline was climbing at a good pace. The engine sound was incredibly cool. Such a great sound. We tried to keep up but he was quite fast.  <\/p>\n<p>More than that, his driving was excellent.  <\/p>\n<p>The car and driver suited each other perfectly, and I thought I\u2019d like to age like that.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-19068\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/D5BD5959-9CEC-4F4D-9BDC-A1BC52652A90-1280x853.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" \/>  <\/p>\n<p>We stopped at Karasuyama Kogen and Fujimidai, then headed toward Utsukushigahara. The scenery, air, and roads were still fantastic. The acceleration out of corners kept up with a liter-class motorcycle ahead. Electric motor drive is exhilarating.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-19067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8D0B0F21-ED36-47A8-A0B0-E7A1174EC3E9-1280x853.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" \/>  <\/p>\n<p>We didn\u2019t go all the way to Utsukushigahara but turned off toward Matsumoto via Prefectural Route 67 and Route 142. Route 142 is wide and one of my favorite roads. <strong>I thought, \u201cI\u2019d love to drive this in a GT3,\u201d<\/strong> as we got on the highway at Okaya IC.  <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">The Note e-power NISMO S is fast even on the highway<\/h3>\n<p>The Chuo Expressway toward Nagoya has many downhill high-speed corners, which are quite dangerous and prone to accidents. <strong>I personally think it\u2019s the second hardest section after the Omega curve on the Meihan National Road, and only a serious car can handle it comfortably<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>Driving a car with soft suspension or body flex here is just terrifying.  <\/p>\n<p>On the way back, I tried to avoid using Intelligent Cruise Control as much as possible and just drove normally with traffic flow. Even when pushing a bit, the NISMO Note remained very stable. <strong>Lane changes at high speed and sharp downhill curves were handled with plenty of composure<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>For a car in this price range, this level of performance is more than enough.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-19065\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/60516B9F-9037-476A-986C-F13A30A97777-1280x853.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" \/>  <\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s almost no body or suspension softness or instability that makes you feel like you might fly off the road. While the tires don\u2019t quite stick to the road like racing tires, <strong>cornering posture is stable and the body clearly controls the car\u2019s movements<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no uncertainty about which way the tires are pointing, so you can drive with peace of mind.  <\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, <strong>fuel economy drops sharply at speeds typical of the overtaking lane on rural highways<\/strong>. The onboard computer shows around 12 km\/L. It\u2019s said that e-power cars have weak highway fuel economy, and maintaining overtaking lane speeds on Japanese highways seems to cause a big drop.  <\/p>\n<p>At normal cruising speeds, even this NISMO S gets 18\u201319 km\/L, sometimes about 20 km\/L, so the standard Note probably does even better.  <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\">The Note e-power NISMO S handles long-distance touring with no problem<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The total distance over three days was about 1385 km.<\/strong> We enjoyed city driving, winding roads, and highways from Osaka to Tokyo, Yamanashi, Nagano, and back to Osaka, and <strong>felt very little fatigue<\/strong>. <span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">(Though it might be a bit tiring for passengers in the front seat.)<\/span>  <\/p>\n<p>Sometimes I rent similar compact Japanese cars, and if I had to drive this distance in one, I\u2019d definitely hate it. I\u2019d get tired quickly.  <\/p>\n<p>But <strong>the NISMO Note makes even this grand touring enjoyable without getting bored<\/strong>. That\u2019s thanks to the solid, rigid chassis and the thrilling acceleration and deceleration of the e-power system. Also, <strong>the thick NISMO-exclusive seats probably help a lot<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/>  <\/p>\n<p>Many readers of this blog are owners or fans of imported cars, but <strong>I honestly recommend the Note e-power NISMO S as a daily driver option<\/strong>. Many imported and supercar owners also use compact cars like the Abarth 595 for daily driving, so the NISMO Note could be a worthy choice to consider.  <\/p>\n<p>By the way, the overall fuel economy, without paying attention to fuel-saving and just driving with traffic flow and as desired, was <strong>15.86 km\/L by the full-tank method<\/strong>. For this performance, I\u2019d personally give it 120 points.  <\/p>\n<p>Total distance: 1385.4 km<br \/>\nFuel used: 87.32 L<br \/>\nOverall fuel economy: 15.86 km\/L  <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The other day, my husband went on a business trip to Tokyo in the Note e-power NISMO S and took various routes on the way back. He shared his impressions in this article. Please have a look if you\u2019re interested. About the Note e-power NISMO S Lately, we often use the Note e-power NISMO S for just about everything. 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