2016
Nissan Leaf

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$29,010

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4dr HB S *Ltd Avail*

Starts at

$29,010

84 - 107 mi.

Range

5

Seat capacity

60 month/60,000 miles

Warranty

Electric

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr HB S

Starts at

$30,680

84 - 107 mi.

Range

5

Seat capacity

60 month/60,000 miles

Warranty

Electric

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr HB SV

Starts at

$34,200

107 mi.

Range

5

Seat capacity

60 month/60,000 miles

Warranty

Electric

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr HB SL

Starts at

$36,790

107 mi.

Range

5

Seat capacity

60 month/60,000 miles

Warranty

Electric

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

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Notable features

Longer driving range for SV and SL trims

Pure battery-electric car

Five-seat compact hatchback

Stereo with 5-inch screen standard

Backup camera standard

6.6-kilowatt onboard charger for faster charging available

The good & the bad

The good

Drives like a real car

Sprightly acceleration

Zero tailpipe emissions

Low fuel cost

Remote charge control

The bad

High floor in backseat

Range varies with temperature, terrain

Charger installation can be pricey

Limited public charging infrastructure

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Expert 2016 Nissan Leaf review

Our expert's take

By Cars.com editors

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Vehicle Overview

The Nissan Leaf is a pure battery-electric hatchback. It is available in three trim levels and competes against the likes of the Mitsubishi i and Ford Focus Electric.
New for 2016
SV and SL trim levels now have a 30-kilowatt-hour battery pack that increases the EPA-estimated driving range from 84 to 107 miles. The base S trim still uses a smaller 24-kwh battery pack and has an estimated range of 84 miles. A stereo with a 5-inch screen is now standard and includes Bluetooth streaming audio and iPod connectivity.
Significant Standard Features

107-horsepower electric motor
Front-wheel drive
Locking and lighted charge port on car’s nose
Heated side mirrors
Heated front seats
60/40-split folding backseat
5-inch multimedia screen
Bluetooth streaming audio
Backup camera
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

Available direct current quick-charge port can recharge battery to 80 percent capacity in about 30 minutes
Small solar panel atop the SL’s liftgate spoiler trickle-charges 12-volt battery
Heated steering wheel
7-inch multimedia screen
Navigation system

2016 Nissan Leaf review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

107-horsepower electric motor
Front-wheel drive
Locking and lighted charge port on car’s nose
Heated side mirrors
Heated front seats
60/40-split folding backseat
5-inch multimedia screen
Bluetooth streaming audio
Backup camera
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

Available direct current quick-charge port can recharge battery to 80 percent capacity in about 30 minutes
Small solar panel atop the SL’s liftgate spoiler trickle-charges 12-volt battery
Heated steering wheel
7-inch multimedia screen
Navigation system

Safety review

Based on the 2016 Nissan Leaf base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Overall rating: 4/5
Combined side rating front seat: 5/5
Combined side rating rear seat: 3/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 3/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 4/5
Overall side crash rating: 4/5
Rollover rating: 4/5
Side barrier rating: 4/5

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

10.9%

Risk of rollover

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

10.9%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

3 years / 36,000 miles

Corrosion

5 years

Powertrain

5 years / 60,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

6 years / less than 80,000 miles

Basic

N / A

Dealer certification

167-point inspection

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Nissan Leaf?

The 2016 Nissan Leaf is available in 3 trim levels:

S (2 styles)
SL (1 style)
SV (1 style)

What is the electric range of the 2016 Nissan Leaf?

The 2016 Nissan Leaf can travel 84 - 107 miles on a single charge depending on electric motor and battery options.

EPA-estimated range is the distance, or predicted distance, a new plug-in vehicle will travel on electric power before its battery charge is exhausted. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, trim level, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.

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2016
Nissan Leaf

Available trims

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Notable features