5 things to know about the new Japanese electric SUV!

After seven years of good and loyal service, the second generation Nissan Leaf makes the apron. The new model starts from a white leaf and transforms into a cut SUV, which now allows it to claim the status of real family. Here are five things to know about the latest of the Japanese brand.

The Nissan Leaf changes at all

The new Nissan Leaf has taken a lot of muscle since it swaps her compact habit for the more trendy SUV coupe. The front side thus adopts an unprecedented style composed of hooks headlights connected by a light banner. The grille is full, refined and presents in its center the nissan logo backlit. We will notice in profile a fairly high body line accompanying a plunging roof line optimizing aerodynamics.

On the stern, the tilted rear window ends on a lacquered black beam encompassing square lights doubled from the Nissan inscription in full. The car seems more imposing, but it is only an impression. Its 4.35 m long are well below the 4.48 m of the old generation while its 1.81 m wide and 1.55 m high barely evolve.

The Nissan Leaf undergoes an inner revolution

The interior of the Nissan Leaf is also transfigured. The aging presentation of the outgoing model gives way to something much more modern with its two digital slabs of 14.3 inch each placed in a row. Ventilation commands are directly integrated into a plastic insert nestled under the central screen, like this is found on big brother Ariya. Also, a large strip of light leather brings up the interior atmosphere.

The Leaf also takes over the Ariya CMF-EV platform to offer a more welcoming interior and a volume of trunk of 437 l. The two -pointed steering wheel is also new, while the “box” control of the central console with the dashboard.

The Nissan Leaf is full of technologies

The Japanese takes advantage of her renewal to fill her delay in competition in terms of equipment. The youngest therefore uses an infotainment system based on Google with OTA (Over The Air) updates. She also embarks A charger for induction smartphones, eight cameras offering a panoramic vision, an opacifying glass roof or a bose sound system with loudspeakers integrated in front headrests.

On the driving aid side, the new Leaf recovers all the latest fashionable assistance as Semi-autonomous level 2 driving, predictive cruise control with anticipation of turns or active surveillance of the driver by infrared camera. Resumed from the previous generation, One Pedal mode is of course the game.

The Nissan Leaf fills its delay on the electric part

The Nissan Leaf catches up is behind … without innovating on this point. The SUV thus deploys two versions: the entry level incorporates a 52 kWh battery coupled with an electromotor developing 177 hp and 345 nm of torque. The autonomy reaches 436 km according to the WLTP standard. The large autonomy model for its part has an accumulator of 75 kWh associated with an electric machine producing 218 hp and 355 Nm of torque. The radius of action increases logically, since it amounts to 604 km, still on the WLTP cycle.

Note in addition that the Leaf is only available in traction and abandons the Chademo load standard for the CCS combo, more suitable for European rapid terminals. In fact, The continuing current charging power is significantly improved with 105 kW in peak for the 52 kWh and 150 kW battery for the 75 kWh battery. On the other hand, the alternating power power is 7.4 kW for the basic version and 11 kW for the great autonomy.

The Nissan Leaf will cross many competitors on its way

Unlike the first generation which was among the pioneers of its kind, the new Nissan Leaf will have a lot to do to exist. The electrical compact SUV segment is indeed black by the world and it would be difficult to draw up a complete list of all its representatives. Among the most formidable, We will note the excellent Renault Scénic, with a very developed sense of welcome and a advanced infotainment system.

The Skoda Elroq also succeeds in a very beautiful synthesis by its optimized interior space, its good recharge capacities and its particularly tight prices. In terms of prices, precisely, impossible not to mention the MGS5 EV at the unbeatable price/services ratio. The Nissan Leaf has not yet unveiled its price grid, but the first orders will be open in the fall.

📍 To not miss any Citron press, follow us on Google News and Whatsapp.