2014 Nissan Note

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It’s no secret that we’re not fans of Nissan’s latest Versa sedan, which was redesigned for 2012. It finished a distant sixth out of six in its only comparison-test appearance, and to quote from our stand-alone test of the SL model, “Rarely have we wanted out of a car so badly before we even made it out of our office parking lot.” Subtle, eh? We’ve now driven its hatchback stablemate, the Versa Note, and the phrase that pops to mind is, “The same only different.”

Various Nissan charts show the Note as being best in class in a number of interior measurements, but the one that impresses most is rear-seat space. (This is also the most impressive thing about the sedan, and one of its most important selling points.) A six-footer can adjust the driver’s seat to a comfortable position, get in the rear seat behind, and have plenty of legroom. We’re not talking limo space, but it is quite usable for a car in this segment. Behind the Note’s 60/40-split folding second row, you’ll find 21.4 cubic feet of cargo space.

2014 Nissan Versa Note First Look

The hatchback does inherit the sedan’s dashboard. This isn’t a problem in terms of basic design and layout, with highly legible gauges straight ahead, three large and easy-to-reach dials for HVAC control, and an optional navigation screen that’s sufficient for this class. But you’ll rap your knuckles black and blue in the hunt for any soft-touch surfaces beyond the one under your butt. The materials aren’t any better under visual inspection, either; they look hard, entry level, and cheap. Seat comfort deserves neither plaudits nor pans, being merely okay.

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