Retrospect:2017 Nissan Note e-Power Hybrid landed in Nihon

Nissan Note e-Power Hybrid. Photo by Youtube.com

Nissan Motor today unveiled the Note 2017, marking the current generation's mid-life renewal. As you can see, it looks like the Rogue's facelift, in color with the new grille shape.

However, the actual protagonist of the show is the new e-Power model. Described simply as a "hybrid", it is said to achieve an unbelievable 37.2 km/L on the Japanese driving cycle, which equates to 2.69 l / 100 km for its metric fans, 87.4 mpg in the US. US or 105 mpg in the UK.

Now there is no way to know how correct these numbers are for American or European driving cycles. However, Nissan isn't saying that the Note is the most efficient hybrid in Japan, as it's likely an extended-range electric vehicle ... supposedly.

Based on a brochure that was released weeks before, the Note e-Power is powered by an EM57 electric motor located on the front axle. As for the extended part of the range, it is a well-known 1.2-liter HR12DE three-cylinder petrol engine that charges the battery. It has yet to be released, so not all the technical details are clear.

The Note e-Power X and e-Power Medalist hybrid variants are priced at 1,959,120 yen and 2,244,240 yen, respectively. We know for sure that neither will be available overseas, but the new design language should.

These design changes include a prominent V-grille, similar to that of the Rogue. It's hooked up to upgraded headlights from below which makes the note look bigger ... not sure that's a great idea.

The presentation of the new banknote took place at an offline ceremony that took place at the Oppama factory where production was moved. The CEO of the Renault-Nissan alliance, Carlos Ghosn, was there and said something like "we are number one, but we do not have hybrids, so we are going to take whatever Mitsubishi has developed." . "Now he can because Ghosn has been named president of Mitsubishi.

Three years has gone. With the climate change exacerbating, electric vehicles are playing an increasingly important role in saving our planet by reducing the consumption of fossil fuels. What's your recommended EV? Nissan Note e-power hybrid is a decent choice.