Car Design News
Nissan Note
A year on from the presentation of the concept, comes the production version of the Nissan Note. Conceived and designed in Tokyo at Nissan's concept studio, Creative Box, the Note is almost identical to the preview at the 2004 Paris Motor Show and replaces the Almera Tino as the mini-MPV of the range. It keeps, however, a variation of the 'surftail' roofline that distinguished it's forebear's hatchback sibling. Unfortunately the brushed metal door handles of the concept are out, and side protection strips are in, exposing the perfunctory habits of its target market. Inside, the Note is similar in concept to its cousin from Renault, though without the seven-seat option. It will be in showrooms/school car parks early next year.