Nissan Note in New Zealand
The Nissan Note is an economical, roomy small hatch that is easy to park and cheap to run — a great first car or city commuter in NZ. Later examples add the innovative e-POWER hybrid. Years covered: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Price guide (sample 2018): about $6,000 – $9,000 as of 2026-09. Known issues to check: CVT servicing (petrol); e-POWER battery/inverter; Supercharger belt (DIG-S). Pre-purchase checklist includes: Request as much service history as possible — regular servicing matters more than the seller's promises.; Inspect sills and arches for rust — especially coastal/South Island cars.. CarPow (Embeth Limited, FSP655251). Rates 9.5%–29.95% p.a. subject to lender assessment.