Welcome to the Nissan Note Community.
We are a passionate group of over 3,000 active members spanning several Note Clubs and Suppliers with a focus on the Nissan Note model. We are active on Whatsapp and other social media platforms and regularly hold events in the spirit of networking, growth and creating awareness on how to experience peaceful and happy ownership.
Note E11
The E11 Note was produced between 2004 and 2012 as a compact family hatchback. It offers excellent reliability, space for 5, a practical interior, compact dimensions and excellent performance from a naturally aspirated choice of engines from the award winning Nissan HR line of engines.
Note E12
The E12 Note was produced between 2013 and 2020 as a compact family hatchback and is the successor to the hardy and reliable E11 Note. It offers more space when compared to competitors within its class, rivalling that of compact to mid-size saloons, it has a longer whelbase for more stability and comfort, a more practical interior and a compact and more aerodynamic design while still maintaining compact external dimensions and excellent performance from a newly introduced naturally aspirated 1190cc HR12DE engine or a more powerful Supercharged 1190cc HR12DDR engine (offered in the DIG-S trims), and for those craving even more performance, a 1600cc HR16DE power plant (available in the NISMO-S) with a manual transmission. The E12 Note is also offered as an electric vehicle featuring a series hybrid powertrain in the an e-Power trim that features a HR12DE engine as an electrical power generator and two or four electric motors powering the wheels. The e-Power Note E12 offers power and acceleration equivalent to a 2.0L Turbo engine.
Note E13
The E13 Note was launched in 2021 as a replacement for the E12 Note. It is larger, heavier and more powerful, featuring the 2nd generation of Nissans proven and award winning e-Power Series Hybrid technology that offers power equivalent to that of a 2.5L engine. A special trim of the E13 dubbed the Crossover Note is also available with a slightly raised ground clearance and more practical functions ideal for light adventures and is available in both 2WD and 4WD options.
Note E13 AURA
The E13 Note AURA was launched in 2021 as a more premium, luxurious and larger version of the E13 Note. It is larger, heavier and more powerful, featuring the most powerful version of Nissan's 2nd generation proven and award winning e-Power Series Hybrid technology that offers power equivalent to that of a 3.0L engine. AURA E13 is also available as a NISMO model.
NISSAN NOTE COMPARISON (E11 - E12)
Model Code | E11 | E12 | E12 | E12 | E12 |
Model Alias | E11 |  |  |  |  |
Available Trims | X, X SV, X V, X-FOUR, G, G-FOUR, RIDER, RZ | X, X-FOUR, RIDER, BLACK ARROW, MEDALIST, MODE PREMIER, X C GEAR, AUTECH | S, X, AERO, RIDER, BLACK ARROW, MEDALIST, MODE PREMIER, AUTECH, NISMO | NISMO-S | X, X-FOUR, RIDER, BLACK ARROW, MEDALIST, MODE PREMIER, X C GEAR, AUTECH, NISMO, NISMO-S |
Engines | HR15DE/HR16DE | HR12DE | HR12DDR | HR16DE | HR12DE-EM57 |
Displacement (cc) | 1498 - HR15 1597 - HR16 | 1198 | 1198 | 1598 | 1198 - HR12 0 - EM57 |
Cylinders | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Power Source | Engine (ICE) | Engine (ICE) | Engine (ICE) | Engine (ICE) | Motor (EV) |
Induction | Naturally Aspirated | Naturally Aspirated | Supercharger | Naturally Aspirated | Electric Motor |
Spark Plug Mfg. | NGK | NGK | NGK | NGK | NGK |
Spark plug Number | DILZKAR6A11 - HR15 LZKAR6AP-11 - HR16 | DILKAR6A11 | DILKAR7E11HS | DILZKAR6A11 | LZKAR6AP-11 |
PLUG DETAILS |  |  |  | |  |
Plug Thread Reach | 26.5mm (28.5mm effectively) - HR15 26.5mm - HR16 | 26.5mm | 28.5mm | 26.5mm (28.5mm effectively) | 26.5mm |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
Fuel Quality | Regular (RON 91) | Regular (RON 91) | Regular (RON 91) | Premium (RON 95) | Regular (RON 91) |
Fuel System | EFI | EFI | Direct Injection (DI) | EFI | EFI |
Transmission Type | CVT - HR15 4AT - HR15 5MT - HR16 | CVT | CVT | 5MT | N/A (Reducer Unit) |
Transmission Fluid | NS-2 - CVT Matic J - 4AT Gear Oil - 5MT | NS-3 | NS-3 | Gear Oil | Matic S - Reducer/Diff |
Power Output (HP) | 107 - HR15 114 - Rider 107 - HR16 | 78 | 97 | 138 | 107 - e-Power 136 - NISMO-S |
Torque (Nm) | 148 - HR15 156 - Rider 152 - HR16 | 106 | 142 | 163 | 254 - e-Power 320 - NISMO-S |
Weight (kg est.) | 1110 | 1040 | 1090 | 1080 | 1220 |
Est. Fuel Efficiency City/Highway/Combined | 10/18/14 - HR15 9/15/12 - HR16 | 13/21/16 | 14/24/18 | 10/16/13 | 25/32/29 |
0 - 100Kph (seconds) | 11 - HR15 10.5 - HR16 | 14 | 11 | 8.7 | 8 - e-Power 6.7 - NISMO-S |
MEMBERSHIP
The Nissan Note Owners Club Kenya is a members resource club formed to bring together owners, suppliers and enthusiasts of the Nissan Note compact hatch in Kenya. The club has enjoyed strong support from the local Note community and a wealth of information and resource from both members and professionals.