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2016 Nissan Leaf: Autocross Video

CARS.COM — When you think about cars you’d like to take for a few hot laps around the racetrack, we’re gonna go out on a limb and say the 2016 Nissan Leaf isn’t among the first to spring to mind … or the second … or third or … you get the idea. But at Road America raceway in Wisconsin during the Midwest Automotive Media Association’s 2016 Spring Rally in May, that’s just what one professional driver did.

So how did she feel about the electric car’s track capabilities after completing her Leaf laps on the autocross course? You might say: shocked. Watch the video for more.

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Mike Hanley

Mike Hanley has more than 20 years of experience reporting on the auto industry. His primary focus is new vehicles, and he's currently a Senior Road Test Editor overseeing expert car reviews and comparison tests. He previously managed Editorial content in the Cars.com Research section.

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