Nissan Note
Two generations on sale. The 2nd gen E12 is the value pick; the 3rd gen E13 leads on resale.
Model strength
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Focus
Weighs every axis evenly. Changes the weighting, not the numbers.
▲ 2 axes vary by variant (price, running cost) — see variant pages.
Price by age
What does a car this age cost?
Generation timeline (aligned to chart)
3rd gen E13
2nd gen E12
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| Age | Generation | Price range | Min. Down | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2y | 3rd gen E13 | S$136k – S$131k | S$40k | Medium |
| 3y | 3rd gen E13 | S$130k – S$122k | S$39k | Low |
| 4y | 3rd gen E13 | S$111k – S$104k | S$43k* | Medium |
| 5y | 3rd gen E13 | S$94k – S$83k | S$36k | Medium |
| 6y | 2nd gen E12 | S$62k – S$58k | S$17k | Low |
| 7y | 2nd gen E12 | S$50k – S$40k | S$13k | Medium |
| 8y | 2nd gen E12 | S$33k – S$29k | S$9k | High |
| 9y | 2nd gen E12 | S$27k – S$20k | S$10k* | Medium |
| 10y | 2nd gen E12 | S$12k – S$10k | S$3k | Low |
- Generation
- Tap a generation (↓) to jump to its full breakdown below; the colour maps back to the timeline strip + legend above.
- Price range
- P75 → P25 of asking — the middle half of listings at that age sits inside this band. Outliers above and below excluded.
- Down payment
- MAS Notice 642 LTV cap applied to the age's median asking: 30% when OMV is up to S$20k, 40% above. Max loan tenure 7 years. Rows marked * mix both OMV buckets — we display the conservative 40% figure so the quote never under-states what a luxury-OMV listing at that age would actually require.
- Availability
- High when this age's listing share is ≥1.5× the model's uniform expectation, low when ≤0.6×, medium otherwise. Model-relative, so an evenly-spread model lands all-medium.
Positioning vs segment
Where does Nissan Note sit?
6 scoreable mass-market hatchbacks · 14 more in segment lack enough listings to score
Tap any dot on the chart to see its scores.
- Brand reliability
- Consumer-survey composite — JD Power · WhatCar · Consumer Reports. Same score for every variant of a given make.
- Resale strength
- 100 − 3× annualised tangible-decay (COE-stripped). Fitted from each variant's asking-price-by-age regression then averaged at model level.
- Peer set
- Every same-segment model with ≥5 active PARF listings whose variants fit a depreciation curve. Practicality isn't plotted — it's a body-shape constant within the segment, so it would be the same for every dot.
- Quadrants
- The crosshair marks the segment median on each axis. Top-right (Safe Bets) is strong on both; top-left (Hidden Gems) holds value above what the brand reputation suggests; bottom-right (Bargain Buys) is well-built but depreciates fast — buy cheap; bottom-left (High Risk) is soft on both.
Generation
3rd gen E13 (2020-present) · Reg 2021–2024
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Generation
3rd gen E13 (2020-present) · Reg 2021–2024
Verdict
Newest-gen JDM Note — e-Power-only in JDM market with the second-gen e-Power architecture (1.2L HR12DE generator + electric drive). Sidesteps the JATCO Xtronic CVT family entirely (no traditional gearbox). Improved over the e-Power E12 with better drivability + larger inverter battery. Cars 1-5 years old; not widely-reported failure pattern beyond standard EV-style 12V battery concern. SG market mostly sees these as parallel imports.
- Asking
- S$90k–129k
- Median
- S$105k
- Decay
- 2.8%/yr
What's good
- e-Power Note E13 with documented battery health check — second-gen e-Power architecture is the matured Nissan series-hybrid system. Sidesteps the Xtronic CVT failure pattern entirely; pull battery SOH at viewing on aged cars.
- Parallel-import with documented Japanese auction sheet + recent SG dealer PPI — auction sheet captures pre-import condition; SG PPI flags transport / heat-cycle damage. Combined paperwork is the best filter on parallel-import unknowns.
What to watch
- A weak 12V battery or cold-start failures — same universal EV-style failure mode (Atto 3, Taycan, Tesla, BMW EVs). Even on e-Power the 12V drain pattern can surface. Cheap fix (S$300-500) but signals other electrical wear.
- Persistent infotainment glitches or warning lights at viewing — first-gen-of-platform teething. Software-fixable via Nissan dealer but parallel imports lack the SG dealer paper trail. Diagnose before signing.
Trims in this generation
Pick a trim to see its score, deal target, and pre-purchase checklist.
Hybrid
1 trimGeneration
2nd gen E12 (2012-2020) · Reg 2016–2020
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Generation
2nd gen E12 (2012-2020) · Reg 2016–2020
Verdict
JDM compact — HR12DE 1.2L 3-cylinder NA is generally reliable (VVT solenoid + ignition coil + carbon buildup the main maintenance items). e-Power variants (post-2016) add a small petrol generator + electric drive — different power architecture, well-regarded for smoothness but adds inverter + small HV battery as separate aged-car risks. JATCO Xtronic CVT carries the standard whine / slipping pattern; fluid discipline (60k km) is the long-life signal. SG market mostly sees the 1.2 NA — keep an ear for the 3-cyl vibration pattern at idle (engine mount wear).
- Asking
- S$28k–44k
- Median
- S$32k
- Decay
- 29.5%/yr
What's good
- HR12DE petrol with documented Xtronic CVT fluid service at 60k km — the boring durable formula; same Nissan CVT discipline rule as every Xtronic-equipped car. Receipt is the long-term-life signal.
- e-Power (post-2016) for the inverter-drive smoothness without the CVT story — e-Power sidesteps the JATCO Xtronic concerns entirely (no traditional CVT). Small HV battery + inverter become the new long-term checks; pull a battery health read at viewing.
What to watch
- Persistent idle vibration on a HR12DE Note — worn engine mounts on a 3-cylinder magnify normal vibration into cabin-shaking. Per-mount repair S$250-500; the symptom is the diagnostic.
- Xtronic CVT shudder / whine past 100k km without fluid service — JATCO failure cluster. Replacement S$4-6k locally; price in if the symptom reproduces both cold AND warm.
Trims in this generation
Pick a trim to see its score, deal target, and pre-purchase checklist.
Common questions about the Nissan Note
- How much does a used Nissan Note cost in Singapore?
- Most used Nissan Note on the market are around 8 years old, asking roughly S$29k–S$33k (typically about S$31k). That's the age with the widest choice — and the most sellers competing, so it's where you'll have the most room to bargain.
- How much does a used Nissan Note depreciate per year?
- A used Nissan Note loses value at a fairly steady pace — around 24% a year — with no real plateau. An older one costs less but keeps falling at much the same rate, so there's no single 'bargain age': buy on price and condition, not on timing.
- Is the Nissan Note reliable?
- In our read, the Nissan Note scores 70 out of 100 on brand reliability. That still varies by generation and how the individual car was looked after, so always check the service history before you commit.
- What should I expect to pay for a used Nissan Note with a given mileage?
- It depends on the exact variant, age and mileage — a higher-mileage car should ask less. Use the price modeller on this page to get a fair-price range for a specific age and mileage, so you know what to offer.
- Where do these Nissan Note figures come from?
- They're worked out from current used-Nissan Note listings in Singapore — asking prices, mileage and registration years — not past transaction prices. We refresh them regularly, and we flag thin data rather than guess.