Take a Leaf from Nissan’s book

‘THE MOST ADVANCED AND ACCESSIBLE 100% ELECTRIC VEHICLE’ It has an impressive range ... drivers will get up to 415km in city conditions on a single charge.

In just three months since the new Nissan Leaf was announced, the company revealed it has already received over 12 000 orders for the latest model. That is one sold every 12 minutes in Europe.

The new Nissan Leaf is the next generation of the world’s best-selling zero-emissions electric vehicle.

More than 283 000 customers have chosen the first-generation Leaf since it went on sale in 2010 – and now this all-new model offers even greater range, improved dynamic design, class leading advanced driver assistance technologies and enhanced connectivity.

Philippe Saillard, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Nissan Europe, commented: “The new Nissan Leaf is the most advanced and accessible 100% electric vehicle. It is also the icon of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, our blueprint for a future in redefining the way customers drive and how vehicles are powered and integrated into society.

“This is a car that is more enjoyable, more connected and more exciting to drive than any other mainstream electric vehicle in history. It is simply amazing.”

The Leaf is the embodiment of Nissan Intelligent Mobility.

It is a whole new driving experience, designed to move people with greater exhilaration, confidence and connection to the world around them.

This consumer proposition encompasses three main pillars; Intelligent Power, which is brought to life through the Leaf’s advanced new 40 kW e-powertrain, with improved energy efficiency, increased torque and power output for more exciting driving; Intelligent Driving, which is technology designed to improve driving confidence, enhance safety and reduce stress; and Nissan Intelligent Integration, the linking of the car to wider society via connectivity and to energy grids via unique bi-directional charging technology.

Much more than just a 100% electric vehicle, the new Leaf is a mobile power unit, allowing customers to manage their energy use either through home or office solutions.

The new Leaf has a stunning, completely redesigned interior, which is focused on the driver and combines a clever use of space with optimum functionality.

The “gliding wing” design features vibrant blue stitching in the seats, dashboard and steering wheel, creating a relaxed ambience and high-quality feel.

A 435-litre boot and foldable 60/40 split rear seat offers impressive storage options and maximum utility, making the new Leaf a perfect family car. Maximum luggage capacity with folded seats is 1 176 litres.

The new e-powertrain in the Leaf delivers 110 kW of power and 320 Nm of torque, improving acceleration to 7.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h it is claimed, at the top of c-segment performance. It has a range of 378 km NEDC (pending final homologation).

Additionally, the new Leaf is the first EV to undergo WLTP, allowing customers to drive up to 415 km in city conditions on a single charge.

This test reflects real life situations more accurately.

This means drivers can enjoy longer journeys, interconnected by the extended European CHAdeMO Quick-Charging network.

Charging time from alert to 80 % (quick charging – 50 kW) takes 40 to 60 minutes, while it’s 7.5 hours from alert to 100% with a 7 kW Wall box.

The new Leaf offers drivers complete confidence when it comes to safety.

Standard features from entry grade include six airbags (front, side and curtain), ISOFIX hook, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Hill Start Assist (HSA).

Traffic Sign Recognition and Blind Spot Warning are also standard from Visia grade, as is Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and cyclist Recognition.

Advanced safety technology systems such as Lane Departure Warning, Intelligent Lane Intervention and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are also part of the standard equipment.

The new Leaf is packed with Intelligent Mobility innovative technology, including ProPILOT driver assistance for a safer, more comfortable drive and ProPILOT Park, for fully autonomous parking at the touch of a button.

The new Nissan Leaf is under consideration for the South African market, but no decision has been made yet.