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2018 Nissan Leaf

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Key specifications

Highlights
Electric
Engine Type
125 / 100
MPGe
151 mi.
Range
8 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
Engine
Electric
Engine Type
147 @ 3282
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
236
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Suspension
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
3,433 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Safety
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Entertainment
Standard
Bluetooth®
Electrical
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )

Notable features

Redesigned for 2018
All-electric, five-seat compact hatchback
EPA-estimated 151-mile driving range
e-Pedal one-pedal-driving system standard
ProPilot Assist driver-assist safety system available
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto available

Engine

Electric Engine Type
147 @ 3282 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
236 SAE Net Torque @ RPM

Suspension

Strut Suspension Type - Front
Torsion Beam Suspension Type - Rear
Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Torsion Beam Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Weight & Capacity

3,433 lbs Base Curb Weight
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard Backup Camera
Standard Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )

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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
Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
Dealer certification
84-point inspection

The good & the bad

The good

Significantly longer driving range
Feels light and nimble
Performance in Normal driving mode
Brake-pedal feel
Useful e-Pedal system

The bad

Ride harshness
Performance in Eco driving mode
Steering wheel doesn't telescope, only tilts
Rear-seat comfort for adult passengers
Huge ledge where cargo floor and folded backseat meet

Consumer reviews

4.6 / 5
Based on 30 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.7
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

I purchased the 2018 Leaf new in 2018.

I purchased the 2018 Leaf new in 2018. The only maintenance I’ve had is new tires and windshield wipers. I’m very happy with the car as I only use it about town. I only wish the range was a little greater than 150 miles. It has gone down to about 140 after 6 years.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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NO MORE GAS OR OIL CHANGES

I BOUGHT A 2018 LEAF SL NEW IN OCTOBER 2018. i HAD A HOME 220 V0LT CHARGER INSTALLED. THE CAR NOW HAS ABOUT 14,000 MILES AND HAS PERFORMED FLAWLESSLY. I DRIVE MOSTLY ON CITY STREETS AND DON'T RECHARGE UNTIL THE BATTERY IS BELOW 20% WHICH IS ABOUT ONCE A WEEK. I HAVE NOTICED THAT IF YOU DRIVE 70 MPH YOUR RANGE WILL DROP TO ABOUT 100 MILES INSTEAD OF THE 160 MILE ADVERTIZED RANGE BUT MOST OF MY DRIVING IS 45 MPH OR BELOW. I ALSO LIKE THE ONE PEDAL DRIVING OPTION WHICH IS GREAT IN TRAFFIC.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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2018 Nissan Leaf review: Our expert's take

By Mike Hanley

When it debuted as a 2011 model, the Nissan Leaf brought the possibility of all-electric driving to the masses — including us: Cars.com purchased a 2011 Leaf along with a 2011 Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car for our inaugural long-term test fleet. We learned a lot in our time with the Leaf, which proved to be a reliable, easy-to-drive commuter car for the year and a half we owned it.

The redesigned 2018 new Leaf starts at $30,875 ($885 destination charge included). That’s $690 less than the outgoing Leaf, but its EPA-estimated driving range has increased from 107 to 151 miles on a full charge. For this test, we drove the top SL trim with a $38,260 as-tested price. Our test car had a $650 SL Technology Package, which includes Nissan’s ProPilot Assist driver-assist technology, as well as active safety features like automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. It’s also the only trim level to include a Level 2 charging station (excluding installation), which would cost several hundred dollars purchased separately. Leaf buyers remain eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500, and many states and municipalities offer separate incentives tied to the purchase, driving, charging and parking of EVs.

Compare the 2018 Leaf with the rival Chevrolet Bolt EV and Hyundai Ioniq Electric here, and compare the 2018 Leaf with the 2017 Leaf here.

Designed to Blend In

One of the biggest changes for 2018 is how the Leaf looks. The original Leaf hatchback had a distinctive, bulbous shape that was different from most everything else on the road, communicating to your fellow drivers that this was not some ordinary gas-powered car. Now, the Leaf could be mistaken for one of Nissan’s conventional hatchbacks: Gone are the headlights that stretched up the front fenders, replaced with less daring horizontal lights, and the front end has adopted Nissan’s corporate V-Motion grille, seen on everything from the Murano SUV to the Sentra compact car.

Read more

When it debuted as a 2011 model, the Nissan Leaf brought the possibility of all-electric driving to the masses — including us: Cars.com purchased a 2011 Leaf along with a 2011 Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car for our inaugural long-term test fleet. We learned a lot in our time with the Leaf, which proved to be a reliable, easy-to-drive commuter car for the year and a half we owned it.

The redesigned 2018 new Leaf starts at $30,875 ($885 destination charge included). That’s $690 less than the outgoing Leaf, but its EPA-estimated driving range has increased from 107 to 151 miles on a full charge. For this test, we drove the top SL trim with a $38,260 as-tested price. Our test car had a $650 SL Technology Package, which includes Nissan’s ProPilot Assist driver-assist technology, as well as active safety features like automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. It’s also the only trim level to include a Level 2 charging station (excluding installation), which would cost several hundred dollars purchased separately. Leaf buyers remain eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500, and many states and municipalities offer separate incentives tied to the purchase, driving, charging and parking of EVs.

Compare the 2018 Leaf with the rival Chevrolet Bolt EV and Hyundai Ioniq Electric here, and compare the 2018 Leaf with the 2017 Leaf here.

Designed to Blend In

One of the biggest changes for 2018 is how the Leaf looks. The original Leaf hatchback had a distinctive, bulbous shape that was different from most everything else on the road, communicating to your fellow drivers that this was not some ordinary gas-powered car. Now, the Leaf could be mistaken for one of Nissan’s conventional hatchbacks: Gone are the headlights that stretched up the front fenders, replaced with less daring horizontal lights, and the front end has adopted Nissan’s corporate V-Motion grille, seen on everything from the Murano SUV to the Sentra compact car.

Read more

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