Nissan Note
E11Stock varies — page stays liveBuilt on the co-developed Nissan B platform, the first-generation Note combined a compact footprint with mini-MPV height, featuring a sliding rear bench and a dual-level trunk floor (Flexi-Board) for class-leading utility.
Engine
1.5L DOHC I4
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Nissan Note — representative 1st Gen (E11) imageChassis variants of the Note
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
E111.5L DOHC I41,498 ccFFCVT / 4AT / 5MT
E121.2L DIG-S Supercharged I31,198 ccFFCVT / 5MTHE121.2L e-POWER Series Hybrid1,198 ccFFReduction GearDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,990 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,535 mm
Weight
1,090 kg
Shipping volume
10.35 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
E11-1XXXXXXJan 2005 – Jan 2008Pre-facelift
E11-2XXXXXXJan 2008 – Aug 2012Facelift
Import eligibility by country (2005–2012)
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the E11
What is the unique storage feature in the E11 trunk?
It features the 'Flexi-Board' system, which allows the boot floor to be configured in multiple positions or used as a partition to conceal items.
Which platform does the Nissan Note E11 share?
It shares the Nissan B platform, also utilized by the contemporary Renault Modus, Nissan Tiida, and Nissan March/Micra.