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.

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