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Nissan Leaf

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Key specifications

Highlights
Electric
Engine Type
123 / 99
MPGe
150 - 226 mi.
Range
8 - 11 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
Engine
Electric
Engine Type
236 @ 3283
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
147 @ 3283
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Suspension
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Safety
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Backup Camera
Entertainment
Standard
Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
Electrical
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Notable features

Nissan Safety Shield 360 now standard
All-electric, five-seat compact hatchback
EPA-estimated 150-mile driving range standard
Plus version with around 226 miles of range
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto standard
ProPilot Assist driver-assist safety system available

Engine

Electric Engine Type
236 @ 3283 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
147 @ 3283 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

Suspension

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,538 lbs Base Curb Weight

Safety

Standard Stability Control
Standard Lane Departure Warning
Standard Blind Spot Monitor
Standard Backup Camera

Entertainment

Standard Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®

Electrical

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

Brakes

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

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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
Battery
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

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

4.4 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 4.1
Performance 4.4
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0

Most recent

EV FOR EVERYONE

WITH THE HIGH GAS PRICES GOING UP I WAS REALLY THINKING ABOUT A EV.IM RETIRED AND CANT REALLY WORK ANYMORE.I GOT THE PREOWNED CAR FROM NISSAN GALLATIN IN TENN.ITS A SV MODEL AND HAS ALL THE EXTRAS IN IT LIKE HEATED SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL ANS EPEDAL AND SMART CRUISE.ITS SUPER BLACK AND SEATS ARE REALLY COMFORTABLE.IM GETTING WINDOWS TINTED THIS MONTH TO GIVE A MORE AGGRESIVE LOOK.THE CAR IS AWESOME.NO MORE SPENDING MY RETIREMENT MONEY ON THE HIGH GAS PRICES.IVE HAD MY CAR FOR A SHORT WHILE BUT ENJOY DRIVING IT.A FUL CHARGE LAST ME ALL WK.I DONT GO ON LONG DRIVES WITH IT.MY GRANDKIDS LOVE IT WHEN I PICK THEM UP FROM SCHOOL.FOR GETTING AROUND TOWN AND JUST DOING SOME DAILY ROUTINES WITH IS IS AWESOME.MY DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCE WAS AWESOME.TOOK REALLY QUICK AND VERY NICE.IVE HAD MY SHARE OF DEALERSHIPS BEFORE AND SOME OF THEM DONT REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU LIKE NISSAN DOES.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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Great value as commuter car, EV must be the future

Safety and value. Was looking for an EV for a new teen driver. Safety, ease of use, visibility, features (ePedal and 360 camera specific to LEAF), and VALUE (with dealer discounts before the auto market heated up and credits), was the easiest car buying decision I have ever made. Dealer experience so so. They all hedged around the $7500 Fed Tax incentive, so, recommend you figure this out at time of purchase. The customer service at the dealership I bought the car was mixed. Note: I have NOT owned the car long enough to determine its reliability. Now problems so far. Time to power the electric grid with sustainable sources.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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2020 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.

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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.

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Safety review

Based on the 2020 Nissan Leaf base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.7%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.7%
Risk of rollover

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