Illustrative image of the Nissan Note / Note e-Power (E12) — actual auction cars vary.

Hatchback

Import a Nissan Note / Note e-Power (E12) from Japan

A used Nissan Note / Note e-Power (E12) (2013–2020) sources from Japan's auctions for roughly $2,000–$10,000 FOB (estimate, as of 2026-07-01). AskJapanCars — a licensed, Japan-registered exporter — explains the auction sheet, scores the risk, and estimates the landed cost to your country.

Price & value

$2,000–$10,000 FOB Japan

Estimate · as of 2026-07-01

The Nissan Note / Note e-Power (E12) is a hatchback suited to budget hatchback buyers. Across the 2013–2020 examples we track it sources from Japan's licensed auctions for roughly $2,000–$10,000 FOB, depending on generation, grade and mileage (estimate, as of 2026-07-01). The table below breaks that range down by generation and condition.

Prices are estimates based on recent auction data. Your licensed dealer confirms exact figures before any bid is placed.

Price by generation and condition

The Note / Note e-Power (E12) price range above, broken down by version and condition. FOB Japan, estimates as of 2026-07-01.

Version	Years	FOB price (USD)	Typical mileage	Note
Note / Note e-Power (E12)	2013–2018	$2,000–$5,000	80k–170k km	Cheap alternative to Aqua/Fit.
Note e-Power (E12)	2017–2020	$5,000–$10,000	60k–140k km	Popular e-Power hatchback.

What to check on the auction sheet

CVT/e-Power system condition varies. Battery and inverter diagnostics useful. Always confirm the auction-sheet grade, the inspector’s interior/exterior map, and the service history before any bid is placed. At higher mileage, prioritise timing-belt/chain, suspension and maintenance records.

Specifications

Years: 2013–2020
Segment: Hatchback
Body type: hatchback
Drive / steering: Right-hand drive (Japan-spec)
Fuel: Petrol / Hybrid
Transmission: Automatic (typical)
Typical condition: Auction grades are typically 3.5–4.5 for clean export examples; mileage commonly runs 60k–170k km across the 2013–2020 range.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a used Nissan Note / Note e-Power (E12) cost in Japan?

Roughly $2,000–$10,000 FOB at Japanese auction for 2013–2020 examples (estimate, as of 2026-07-01). Generation, auction grade and mileage decide where a car falls in that range. Shipping, insurance, duty and local taxes are added on top.

Does the Note / Note e-Power (E12) come right-hand drive from Japan?

Japan drives on the left, so Japanese-market examples of the Nissan Note / Note e-Power (E12) are right-hand drive. Check that your country accepts right-hand-drive imports before you buy. We do not convert steering.

Is the Note / Note e-Power (E12) available from Japan's auctions?

Usually, yes. Japan's auction houses, of which USS is the largest network, sell tens of thousands of used cars every week, and a licensed member can read each car's auction sheet before bidding. The number of Note / Note e-Power (E12) cars listed varies from week to week.

Sources

TCV general Japanese used cars