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Over 100,000 British buyers have
already taken Note of Nissan’s
UK-built supermini-MPV. To
ensure its continuing popularity
with buyers it’s receiving
further upgrades for 2012.
The first noteworthy news is an
increase in equipment and style
for the popular Acenta model. On
the outside are new ‘diamond
cut’ two-tone 16-inch alloy
wheels, replacing the original
15 inchers. Add in chrome-effect
door mirror covers and front fog
light surrounds and the exterior
changes become even more
noticeable.
A
new seat fabric with blue
stitching is used to provide a
more premium interior feel,
while climate control, automatic
headlights and rain-sensitive
wipers all now come as standard.
Moving up the range, the
best-selling N-TEC has been
upgraded too. In addition to the
Acenta specification, the new
N-TEC+ incorporates rear parking
sensors to help keep the
bodywork scuff-free. As with the
N-TEC, darkened rear privacy
glass and the touch screen
‘Connect’ satellite navigation
system also feature.
The ‘Connect’ system
additionally provides a full
digital music connectivity
package with built in CD/radio,
iPod gateway, Aux-in, USB
connection and Bluetooth phone
connection.
Despite all this equipment,
buyers can own a Note for less
notes than might be expected.
Prices start at £11,200 for the
Visia, with the new Acenta at
£13,000 and the new N-TEC+ a
further £500. This makes it a
real alternative to less
practical superminis.
The engine line-up continues
with the 1.4, 1.6 petrol and
1.5dCi power units. The Pure
Drive badged 1.5dCi emits a
CO2 level of just
110g/km with a combined economy
figure of 67.3mpg.
The first of the new Notes will
reach dealers in early February.
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