Nissan LEAF
For 2014, Nissan’s all-electric car is back and better than ever. Its charging time is faster and the vehicle has a little more operating range. The Leaf can now travel about 150 km in ideal conditions. Its powertrain is made up of a 107 horsepower (80 kWh) electric motor, takes it from 0-100 km/h in about 11 seconds. The Leaf’s most appealing quality is its zero fuel consumption.
Nissan LEAF
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$31,698 |
| Fees | CA$1,990 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$596/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 107 hp @ 2,730 rpm (80 kW) |
| Torque | 187 lb·ft @ 0 – 2,730 rpm (254 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 24.0 kWh |
| Voltage | 360 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | Electric |
| Assembly | Smyrna, TN, US |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| Combined | N/A |
| Electric autonomy | 135 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, torsion bars |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/55HR16 |
| Rear tires | P205/55HR16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,445 mm (175″) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,539 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,534 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,477 kg (3,256 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 411 l and 680 l |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 6/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |