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Nissan Note

E11Stock varies — page stays live

The first-generation Nissan Note (E11) debuted as a tall hatchback/mini-MPV, combining a compact road footprint with an incredibly roomy passenger cabin. Built on the Nissan B-platform shared with the Renault Modus, it featured highly practical elements like a sliding rear bench, high roofline, and the innovative 'Flexi-Board' multi-level trunk storage system. It became a highly popular family choice in both Japan and European markets.

Engine
HR15DE 1.5L Inline-4
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Nissan Note E11Nissan Note — representative 1st Generation image

Chassis variants of the Note

E11HR15DE 1.5L Inline-41,498 ccFFCVT / 4AT / 5MT
E12HR12DDR 1.2L Supercharged DIG-S1,198 ccFFCVT / 5MT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
3,990 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Weight
1,090 kg
Shipping volume
10.45 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
E11-0XXXXXXJan 2005 – Jan 2008Pre-facelift
E11-3XXXXXXJan 2008 – Aug 2012Facelift (Updated headlights, grille, and interior refinements)

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This E11 was produced 2005–2012; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

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 are the common engine choices in the E11 Note?
Depending on the market, the E11 Note was equipped with 1.4L (CR14DE) or 1.6L (HR16DE) petrol engines, a Japan-market 1.5L (HR15DE) petrol engine, and a 1.5L dCi diesel engine (K9K) sourced from Renault.
How does the flexible trunk system work?
The E11 features a 'Flexi-Board' boot system consisting of two boards that can be positioned in multiple configurations to create a dual-level trunk, a flat load floor when folding the rear seats, or hidden storage underneath.