Japanese automaker Nissan Motor has started the production of its new hatchback, Note compact at is Kyushu facility.
The new Note features a newly developed 1.2L engine with an aerodynamic lightweight body that helps achieve fuel economy.
In addition, the new Note will be powered by a supercharged, direct-injection HR12DDR Miller-cycle engine or HR12DE engine, with XTRONIC CVT installed in all grades.
The new car is scheduled to go on sale nationwide on 3 September 2012, with a starting price of under $15,800.
Nissan chief operating officer Toshiyuki Shiga said manufacturing of the new Note shifts to the company's Kyushu plant in southern Japan to help the automaker build one million vehicles annually in its home market.
"This Note has very strong potential with very attractive fuel consumption - it's an attractive product," Shiga said.
According to the company the European and North American versions of the new model are expected to hit the market soon.
