Nissan Note
A small car with a tall roof and a clever boot.
The story
The Note packed a lot of room into a short car by standing tall. The back seat slid forwards and backwards so you could choose between legroom and luggage. It was a favourite with young families.
Inside
High seats, big windows and a two-level boot floor with one wipe-clean side for muddy boots.
In period colours
Tap a colour to respray the drawing.
Like the Qashqai, it was designed at Nissan's studio in Paddington, London.
Meanwhile, in 2006
Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond survived a jet-car crash at nearly 290 mph.
Best-selling single of 2006: Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
Before you buy a 2000s car
- Check the service history, especially for timing belts, clutches and cambelts where fitted.
- Electronics, air conditioning and suspension repairs can be expensive.
- Many parts are still made, but some low-volume models rely on specialists.
General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.
Rivals of its day
Picked automatically: cars on sale at the same time with similar size, speed and price.
See the real thing
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Today's money: the launch price adjusted for inflation to 2026, using the Office for National Statistics price index.