Nissan turns over a brand new Leaf

NISSAN has ‘turned over’ its new Leaf – claiming it to be the world’s most advanced mass-market electric vehicle (EV) and an icon of the company’s Intelligent Mobility vision.

All electric and packed with ingenious technology, the new Nissan Leaf is the company’s first car in Europe that will embrace the early steps of advanced driver assistance, and is packed with cutting-edge innovations such as e-Pedal, allowing you to drive and brake in a totally new and seamless way.

It can also go further, with a range of up to 378 km on a single charge, and has been redesigned for a new generation, with a sleeker look inside and out. It will be on sale in Europe from January 2018.

Nissan Intelligent Mobility (NIM) is the company’s blueprint to redefine the future of driving and looks to progress the role of the car to be more than simply a mode of transport. Nissan Intelligent Mobility is defined by how the car is driven, how it is powered and how it integrates into society.

The focal point of Nissan Intelligent Power in the new Nissan LEAF is its e-powertrain, which offers improved energy efficiency and increased torque and power output for an enhanced dynamic performance.

Nissan’s Intelligent Driving technology is designed to improve driving enjoyment, enhance safety and reduce stress. The new Leaf features three main new intelligent driving technologies.

The first is ProPILOT advanced driver assistance system. Used during single-lane driving on the highway, it makes the drive easier, less stressful and more relaxing.

The second, ProPILOT Park, will change the way people think about parking. When activated, this technology will take control of all steering, acceleration, braking and gear selection to automatically guide the car into a parking spot.

The third, e-Pedal, allows drivers to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop simply by adjusting their input upon the accelerator pedal. When the accelerator is fully released, regenerative and friction brakes are applied automatically, gradually bringing the car to a complete stop. The car holds its position, even on steep uphill slopes, until the accelerator is pressed again.

The conventional brake pedal must still be used in aggressive braking situations.

Then there’s Nissan Intelligent Integration: linking battery power to social infrastructure. Here, the car’s batteries can also be used as mobile energy devices.

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology combines two-way charging, allowing electric vehicles to be fully integrated into the electricity grid. The system works by allowing owners to connect to the grid to play an active role in grid services, while providing the opportunity for an alternate source of income.

Drivers will also benefit from a newly designed interface on the new Leaf smartphone app which allows them to monitor their vehicle’s state of charge, finding the nearest charging station and pre-heating or cooling the car to the ideal temperature before driving.

The new Leaf’s design expresses the company’s forward-thinking attitude. The front features Nissan’s signature V-motion grille, echoing the DNA it shares with Nissan’s other global top-sellers, such as the X-Trail and European favorite, the Qashqai.

The floating roof adds style and a sense of movement. The sleek LED headlamps feature Nissan’s characteristic boomerang design.

The completely redesigned interior has a tasteful, understated look and feel. Higher quality materials and overall fit and finish, elevates the “life on board” to be consistent with the refined nature of the drive.

The display’s layout has been redesigned for easier access to key features such as the Safety Shield technology, stateof-charge, power gauge, and audio and navigation system information.

In some countries, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have been added to the infotainment system in cars equipped with the navigation system.