The usual asking price for a used Nissan Note in NZ is $11,980 to $17,495. The typical one is $13,990 with about 75,000 km.
Prices from 277 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $13,990
- Cheaper than 64% of the hatchbacks we track
- Usual price range
- $12k–$17k
- Typical kilometres
- 75,000
- Years for sale
- 2006–24
What it costs
By model year
| Year | Usual range from | Typical price | Usual range to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $9,488 | $10,950 | $11,985 |
| 2015 | $9,989 | $10,990 | $11,990 |
| 2016 | $9,488 | $10,995 | $12,493 |
| 2017 | $11,987 | $12,990 | $14,244 |
| 2018 | $12,990 | $13,990 | $15,990 |
| 2019 | $12,480 | $13,980 | $15,490 |
| 2021 | $16,989 | $19,915 | $21,990 |
| 2022 | $17,730 | $19,985 | $20,984 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Under 50,000 km | $15,995 |
| 50,000–100,000 km | $13,990 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | $11,990 |
By region
| Region | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | $13,989 | 2018 |
| Auckland | $13,730 | 2019 |
| Wellington | $18,495 | 2021 |
| Otago | $12,995 | 2017 |
| Waikato | $12,985 | 2017 |
| Hawke's Bay | $13,950 | 2018 |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | $14,995 | 2019 |
| Petrol | $10,980 | 2015 |
Check a Note's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
277 listed by NZ dealers now, from $4,995.
See all 277 for saleWhat it costs to run
2020–25 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $1,780
- Cheaper to run than 98% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 3.7 L/100km
2016–21 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $2,110
- Cheaper to run than 93% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 4.4 L/100km
2010–21 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $2,400
- Cheaper to run than 90% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 5.0 L/100km
2005–13 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,170
- Cheaper to run than 76% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.6 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $460 a year less to run, and puts out 1.2 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2018 Nissan Note | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 4.4 L/100 km hybrid | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $2,110 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $2,110 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 1,450 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2020–25 · Petrol hybrid
- Safety rating (estimated)
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2005–13 · Petrol
- Safety rating (estimated)
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–25 · Petrol hybrid | 5 out of 5 | 3.7 L/100km | $1,780 |
| 2016–21 · Petrol hybrid | 4 out of 5 | 4.4 L/100km | $2,110 |
| 2010–21 · Petrol | 4 out of 5 | 5.0 L/100km | $2,400 |
| 2005–13 · Petrol | 3 out of 5 | 6.6 L/100km | $3,170 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 21%
- Against the average car its age
- 17% fewer fails
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 49% | 42% | 7616 |
| 2008 | 48% | 42% | 13750 |
| 2010 | 44% | 40% | 13447 |
| 2014 | 27% | 31% | 21776 |
| 2015 | 22% | 28% | 14945 |
| 2016 | 18% | 25% | 10755 |
| 2017 | 18% | 22% | 5198 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 22% | 17% | 51981 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 38% | 31% | 46745 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 48% | 38% | 30472 |
| 200,000 km or more | 54% | 40% | 17556 |
From 87,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Nissan Note, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $15,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 29,003
- More common than 61% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 100%
- Typical year
- 2014
Rivals
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Nissan Note?
Half of the used Notes listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $11,980 and $17,495, and the typical one is $13,990 with about 75,000 km.
How much is a 2017 Nissan Note?
Half of the used 2017 Notes listed by NZ dealers are priced between $11,987 and $14,244, and the typical one is $12,990 with about 79,000 km.
How much cheaper is an older Note?
Each model year older is typically about $1,250 cheaper, across the 2014–2022 Notes listed.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used Note?
The typical Note listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $3,000 below the typical one with fewer.
How much is a hybrid Note compared with a petrol one?
The typical hybrid Note is $14,995 and is usually a 2019. The typical petrol one is $10,980 and is usually a 2015, so part of the difference is age.
Where are used Notes for sale in NZ?
Dealers in Canterbury, Auckland and Wellington list them, among other regions. The typical one in Canterbury is $13,989.
How safe is a used Nissan Note?
The 2020–25 petrol hybrid model rates an estimated 5 stars out of 5, the 2016–21 petrol hybrid model rates an estimated 4 stars out of 5, the 2010–21 petrol model rates an estimated 4 stars out of 5 and the 2005–13 petrol model rates an estimated 3 stars out of 5, in the Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA. An estimated rating is Rightcar's for models with too little crash data yet.
How much does a used Nissan Note cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $1,780 a year for the 2020–25 petrol hybrid model, $2,110 a year for the 2016–21 petrol hybrid model, $2,400 a year for the 2010–21 petrol model and $3,170 a year for the 2005–13 petrol model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L). Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Notes are in NZ?
29,003 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 100% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2014.
How often does a used Note fail its MOT in the UK?
21% of UK Notes of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 25% for the average UK car of the same years. From 87,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Nissan Note, 2025.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, an estimate for models with too little crash data, via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026).
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Wear and tear: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits