2012 (62) Nissan Note ACENTA..9 SERVICES..1/2 LEATHER…AIR CON.. STUNNING

Superb Nissan Note 1.4 Acenta with just 42000 miles and a great service history, 9 services! Amazing fuel economy, average 47 mpg! Great specification which includes Air Conditioning, Bluetooth, Airbags and much more! Call us on 01273 596959 today!

This stunning Nissan Note 1.2 Acenta is one of those wonderfully sensible cars that quietly excels at what really matters. It may not shout about itself or chase outright performance, but what it delivers is exactly what many drivers—especially families—are looking for: space, practicality, versatility, and effortless everyday usability.

At first glance, the Nissan Note looks like a typical small hatchback. But spend a little time with it, and you quickly realise just how cleverly designed it is. Built with a mini-MPV mindset, the Note maximises every inch of space, offering a roomy and airy cabin that comfortably accommodates five passengers. 

The elevated roofline creates excellent headroom for both front and rear passengers, while there’s generous legroom in the back—enough to keep even taller adults happy on longer journeys. 

Wide-opening rear doors also make life easier, especially when fitting child seats or helping young passengers in and out—a small but incredibly useful touch for family life. 

If practicality is high on your list, the 2012 Note delivers in spades. It’s a car designed for real-world use, whether that’s the school run, weekly shopping, or family day trips.

Flexible Seating for Everyday Life
The Nissan Note’s flexible interior is one of its standout features. Many versions include a clever sliding rear bench, allowing you to prioritise either passenger comfort or luggage space depending on your needs. 

Push the seats back, and rear passengers enjoy excellent legroom. Slide them forward, and you unlock even more space in the boot—perfect for those times when you need to carry extra bags, sports gear, or bulky items.

The rear seats also fold flat quickly and easily, transforming the interior into a large, usable load area in seconds. 

Impressive Load-Lugging Capability
For a car of its size, the Note’s carrying ability is genuinely impressive.

Boot capacity: Around 325 litres with seats up.
Maximum load space: Up to around 1,495 litres with seats folded 
That means it can handle everything from pushchairs and shopping loads to flat-pack furniture or luggage for a family holiday.

The wide tailgate opening and low load lip make it easy to load heavier or bulkier items, while features like the adjustable boot floor help create a flat, practical space for awkward cargo.

There are also plenty of thoughtful storage solutions around the cabin—perfect for keeping drinks, toys, and everyday items organised on the move. 

Ideal for Families
All of this versatility makes the Nissan Note an excellent choice for families. It combines the footprint of a small hatchback with the usability of something much larger, which is a real advantage when living with tight urban streets or smaller parking spaces.

It’s particularly well suited to:

Young families: Plenty of room for child seats, pushchairs, and baby gear
Growing families: Flexible seating and cargo space adapt as needs change
Active households: Easily swallows bikes, sports equipment, or DIY supplies
In essence, it’s a car that adapts to your lifestyle rather than forcing you to adapt to it.

Easy, Stress-Free Driving
The 1.2‑litre petrol engine isn’t about speed—it’s about simplicity and efficiency. Producing around 80bhp, it provides smooth, predictable performance that suits everyday driving perfectly. 

The car is light, easy to drive, and comfortable over bumps, making it ideal for town and suburban use. It’s also straightforward to park thanks to its compact dimensions and good visibility. 

In short, it’s designed to make daily driving as relaxed and hassle-free as possible—exactly what most families want.

Dependable, Sensible Ownership
Another appealing aspect of the Note is its reputation for reliability and low running costs. Owners often praise it for being economical to run and dependable in day-to-day use, with practicality being one of its most appreciated strengths. 

Combined with decent fuel economy (around 47mpg on paper for the 1.2 engine), it helps keep household running costs under control.

In esscene, the 2012 Nissan Note 1.2 Acenta might not be flashy, but it excels where it counts. It’s spacious, flexible, and incredibly practical—qualities that make it a superb family car.

With its clever interior design, impressive load-lugging capability, and adaptable seating, it offers versatility that many larger and more expensive cars struggle to match. Add in its easy driving nature and dependable ownership experience, and you have a car that simply makes everyday life easier.

For anyone looking for a no-nonsense, family-friendly vehicle that can carry people, luggage, and everything in between with ease, the Nissan Note is a brilliantly honest and highly capable choice.

Established in 1989, Lighthouse Car Centre based in Shoreham by sea, West Sussex, England is a family owned and run business that is very proud of the high level of customer care that our 1000's of happy customers past, present and future enjoy (Why not have a look at our customer feedback page!!). Lighthouse Car Centre is easy to find on the A259 close to Brighton & Worthing, please go to our contact page and click in the Map icon for directions. You can drive in and park on site.

Lighthouse car centre offer a unique warranty, click on the warranty tab. Finance is available at very competitive rates, we have been Licensed credit brokers since 1989 and can tailor a package to suit your own particular circumstances.

As keen buyers we are always looking for good, well looked after cars with service histories for our used car stock, if you have a car for sale we will be more than pleased to look at it, and hopefully make you an offer!

The vehicles at Lighthouse Car Centre are prepared to the highest standard possible, we make sure that when you view a car at Lighthouse Car Centre you will not be given hard selling tactics, so bearing all these views in mind we are looking forward to seeing you soon!

From the Beginnings:

In 1989, the founders, Father and Son began the Lighthouse Car Centre journey. The family owned and run business grew from humble beginnings, starting out at our site in Cheapside, Brighton with 15 used cars for sale, Moving in 2003 to our fantastic open forecourt with over 80 used cars on display situated on the A259, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex.

Our Aims:

With over 100 years experience between staff, our priorities are unchanged – to offer a wide selection of affordable high standard used vehicles and deliver excellent levels of customer service. We take a no-pressure/stress-free approach, which customers enjoy and many which have never looked anywhere else apart from Lighthouse Car Centre. Take a look at our customer review page to see our happy customers.

Finance:

We have been Licensed credit brokers since 1989,This allows us to offer top quality Consumer Finance which is available at very competitive rates. As well as tailoring a package to suit your own particular circumstances. We also offer a unique warranty, click on the warranty tab for more information.

Buying your car:

As well as selling cars we are also keen buyers. This could be in part exchange or cash purchase. It is vital the cars we buy and sell are well looked after with service histories. If you have a car for sale, we will be more than pleased to look at it, and hopefully make you an offer.

Lighthouse Car Centre are based in Shoreham near Brighton in Sussex. With over 80 quality used cars in stock, including automatic cars, ULEZ compliant, low insurance, first time driver, estate, SUV and diesel cars. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, check out our Google reviews!

Established in 1989 LIGHTHOUSE CAR CENTRE is family run car trading company. Helpful without being pushy. We had a personalised registration on the car we were trading in..They took care of all the paperwork which made the sale and purchase very straightforward..Our daughter bought a car from them 16 years ago and had a good experience which is why we went back to them. We would definitely recommend them as you have a more personal interaction than with larger dealers.