The second-generation model was sold in other regions, including North America where it was manufactured in Mexico and marketed as the Versa Note, and Thailand, where it serves as one of the B-segment hatchback offered by the brand alongside the smaller March/Micra under the Eco Car tax scheme.

[3] The Versa Note was discontinued in North America in 2019 due to the decreasing demand for subcompact hatchbacks in the region.

[5] Due to its popularity and the push of electrification, the third-generation Note is only available with the e-Power drivetrain, with a WLTC fuel economy of 29.5 kilometres per litre (69 mpg‑US).

[6] Nissan Note was developed to replace the unpopular Almera Tino which has proved to be a failure in Europe, with only 200,000 cars sold in 7 years.

[8] The main rival of Almera Tino, Renault Scénic, had 1,400,000 cars sold just in two years after the introduction of the second-generation model.

[12][13] While similar to production model in general, the concept has some unique features such as U-shaped panoramic roof,[14] and a large dashboard screen inside.

Chris Lee, Nissan's product manager, says that many millions of dollars were invested in development and that Note was meant to be sold with pricetag under €13,000.

The car shares some of its underpinnings with the Renault Modus, and manufactured at Nissan's plant in Washington, England.

[citation needed] The 2006 Nissan Note, 1.4 Acenta (SE), five-door hatchback passed, July 2006, passed the Euro NCAP car safety tests[24] with these ratings: Production of European model of Nissan Note began in January 2006 at Sunderland plant in the UK.

Headlamp washer lost its dedicated button and become fully automatic which lead to excessive cleaner fluid consumption.

[35] As part of the 2008 Nissan Note launch in Japan, a series of television commercials based on The World of GOLDEN EGGS characters was produced.

[36] As part of the 2009 Nissan Note market launch in Japan, a series of animated commercials were premiered on 20 May 2009.

[38] Since beginning of 2012 and till the end of E11 production in 2013 at least in Russian marketed models/trims Nissan silently excluded seat belt pretensioners without any prior notes.

It is an inexpensive CD/USB audio player with a built-in 4-channel amplifier, 5" LCD, resistive touchscreen and GPS receiver.

[39] It is a version of the Nissan Note inspired by multi-sports brand adidas, with user-changeable treatment on the front/rear bumpers; fabrics and rubber materials used on dashboard, door trim, etc.

It featured a swage line at the side body panel, independent front MacPherson struts with coil springs, torsion beam rear axle, Around View Monitor (AVM) safety technology, Nissan Safety Shield System.

Early Note Rider models include a choice of HR12DE (X, X FOUR) and HR12DDR (X DIG-S) engines, Xtronic CVT transmission.

Early models included DIG-S with HR12DDR engine, XTRONIC CVT transmission, ISS idle mode.

[55] It is a version of the Nissan Note for the Japanese market, with plated door handles, exclusive Beatnic Gold body color, suede-like cloth seats and artificial leather, piano-like center cluster finisher and genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Early models include 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine with dual fuel injection and Twin CVTC (Continuously Variable Timing Control), 5-speed manual or Xtronic CVT transmission, 5 grade levels (S, S Plus, SV, SL).

New for 2017 a facelift with a new front bumper cover as well as rear (previously only available on the SR model), wheels and color choices.

[citation needed] Nissan unveiled a new hybrid powertrain in Note e-Power on 2 November 2016 in Japan.

[69] UK production for European and Argentine markets ended in March that year to increase capacity for Qashqai.

[83] It features a redesigned front and rear fascia, wider body, and a 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) and 300 N⋅m (220 lb⋅ft) torque electric motor.

It is a version of the Note with crossover body, with exclusive blue signature LEDs, metal-finish door mirrors, 25 mm of increased ground clearance via retuned suspension and larger diameter tyres.

[88][89] In 2013, the Note won the RJC Car of the Year award, beating out the Suzuki Wagon R and the Mazda CX-5.