Launch of the first supercharged model for Nissan - the Note

Nissan's first supercharged model has arrived. The all new Nissan Note was unveiled to a crowd of distinguished guests and friends of the media at an event in Clarke Quay. Following the victory of the Nissan Leaf electric vehicle a year ago, the Nissan Note had also been recently awarded The Car of the Year by the Automotive Researchers' & Journalists' Conference of Japan. The Nissan Note will be available in a base variant as well as the DIG-S supercharged version.

Sophisticated and dynamic are words that come to mind when looking at the front facet of the Note

The Note sports a stylish and impressive exterior, featuring a striking characteristic known as the 'Squash Line' and an aerodynamic shape. Combined with its distinctive front grille, headlamps and rear tailights, the car creates a sense of sophistication and dynamism.

The cabin of the Note is spacious, beyond expectations for a car of its class. The glossy piano-black centre console with silver finishing which is only available on the DIG-S variant adds to the luxurious feel - something that is rarely seen in entry level hatchbacks.

Under the hood, the base variant is powered by a 1.2-litre HR12DE engine while the supercharged Note features Nissan's newly developed 1.2-litre DIG-S HR12DDR engine, which is capable of delivering performance equivalent to a 1.5-litre engine. This highly efficient supercharged engine combined with an electric clutch controls the On/Off operation depending on engine speed, resulting in both greater fuel efficiency and acceleration performance on demand.

Mr Joseph Ong, Managing Director, Tan Chong Motor Sales said that the Note is primarily targeted at the young who are looking for a compact hatchback that combines style and performance but is also easy to maintain.

Glossy piano-black centre console enhances the luxurious feel of the Nissan Note's cabin

Combining an aerodynamic exterior with advanced technology, coupled with the 1.2-litre DIG-S supercharged engine, the Note achieves class-leading fuel efficiency of around 20km/L and low CO2 emissions of 121g/km. As a result, it is eligible for a $10,000 CEVS rebate.

The first 30 customers who purchase the new Nissan Note are entitled to a helicopter aerial tour of Singapore or a half-day yacht charter.

The Nissan Note retails for $134,800 and the DIG-S supercharged version retails for $142,800 at press time. (Price is inclusive of COE and CEVS rebate)

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The prices make one dizzy, welcome to Singapore. Price aside, the Note seems to be a great product in the midst of high fuel prices. Boasting a fuel consumption of just 20km/L, alot of cash can be saved without compromising on the power with a supercharger.

Road tax and insurance will be cheap with a 1.2L engine, plus the new CEVS rebate, had the COE been lower, this would have been a great car to own.