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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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I oversee Cars.com’s testing-related Editorial content, from our expert car reviews and videos to our multivehicle comparison tests. I’ve been covering the auto industry for more than 20 years, with a focus on helping shoppers find the right car for them. I’m a member of the Midwest Automotive Media Association, and I’m also a juror for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards. My daily driver is a Honda Odyssey minivan; my very occasional driver is a Ford Focus that’s prepped for cheap endurance racing.

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