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2023 Author: Charles Youmans | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-20 18:41
The first generation Nissan Leaf was shown to experts 10 years ago. It could only be bought in the Japanese market. After all these years, the model has gone through more than one update. An updated version of the electric car was presented two years ago. The manufacturer has worked hard on restyling its model. It has become more modern, and more angularity has appeared in its appearance, which has replaced the usual smooth lines of the exterior. The interior has also undergone changes, which have a positive impact on comfort and ergonomics. The technical indicators have also been adjusted. All this allows the Nissan Leaf 2019 to loudly declare itself and challenge its competitors. The basic configuration will cost 1.69 million rubles. Fully equipped for the car you will have to pay 2, 045 million rubles. The car has no direct competitors on the European market. It can be roughly compared to the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Cross Polo. The 2019 Nissan Leaf is a new model whose photos and prices are causing the expected buzz.
Options and prices
The car is completely electric, therefore it is offered for purchase with only one motor. Today the model is only available for purchase in Japan and the United States of America. According to a few rumors, the manufacturer is considering the possibility of starting to supply the car to the Russian market by the end of this year.
So far, few people have tried to operate such cars in our country. In his native country, the car is very popular, the owners' reviews about it are positive, for the domestic market this is a new model, there is no information about the pros and cons of operating on the Russian off-road, and only time will tell what is better in this car.
So, in the domestic Japanese market, the model is offered in three versions. Nissan Leaf 2019 in a new body, configuration and prices, photos and reviews from Russians are understandably popular. The novelty is technically equipped very well.
The basic modification is available for 1,690,000 rubles. For this money, the owner will receive a very wide range of equipment. Of particular note are the following:
- a full range of airbags,
- starting the engine from the button,
- LED headlights and lanterns,
- a multimedia system equipped with a 7-inch display,
- climate control,
- mounts for installing child seats on the back sofa,
- heated front seats,
- alloy wheels in size 16 inches,
- interior trim with fabric,
- leather version of the steering wheel.
The maximum version is offered for 2,045,000 rubles. The buyer will be able to use nice additions:
- leather interior,
- parktronic,
- parking assistance system,
- camera,
- proprietary audio system.
If the car owner wishes, he can add more interesting and useful options to his car, as well as purchase stylish accessories.
Options and prices (for the European market)
| # | Equipment | Model years | Drive unit | Transmission | Acceleration from 0 to 100, s | Max. speed, km / h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40kWh | 2018 - | Front | Reducer | 7.9 | 144 |
| 2 | 40kWh 3. Zero | 2018 - | Front | Reducer | 7.9 | 144 |
| 3 | 62kWh e + 3. Zero | 2019 - | Front | Reducer | 7.3 | 157 |
Specifications
As mentioned, the 2019 Nissan Leaf is an electric car. It is powered by a powerful electric motor that can produce 150 horsepower. It accelerates in just 7.9 seconds, which is very good for this car format. The maximum acceleration speed is 144 km / h. The new Nissan Leaf 2019 looks attractive in the photo, and configurations and prices are already available on the manufacturer's official website.
On a full charge, the car can travel up to 400 km by Japanese standards, up to 379 km by European standards and 241 by American standards.
It will take 8 to 16 hours to fully charge a fully dead motor. These figures are given for a typical household outlet. If charged at specialized stations, the car can be fully charged in about 50 minutes. Thanks to the Nissan Leaf 2019 batteries, you can power even household electrical appliances that are familiar to everyone.
The car body is made of high-strength steel. An independent suspension with MacPherson struts is provided for the front axle, and a semi-independent suspension for the rear axle. The brake discs, which are installed on all four wheels of the electric vehicle, are equipped with ventilation.
Despite its peculiarity in terms of the use of batteries, the car boasts an advanced level of equipment in terms of safety. This includes the following solutions:
- anti-lock braking system,
- LED headlights,
- parking sensors with automatic parking function,
- pillows,
- curtains,
- belts,
- fastenings,
- tracking blind spots,
- monitoring of driver fatigue.
The car has an interesting function that helps to keep the movement within a specific lane in automatic mode. The driver will completely relax at this moment and just observe the situation on the road. This function can brake the car, accelerate it and steer it.
Dimensions:
- Length - 4 480 mm,
- Width - 1,790 mm,
- Height - 1 545 mm,
- The wheelbase is 2,700 millimeters,
- The ground clearance is 15.0 centimeters. This is enough to overcome bumps on the road.
Design
The update had a positive effect on the exterior of the Japanese electric car. He acquired more aggression, elegance and audacity at the same time. Now he demonstrates in his appearance a bright representative of his brand and is similar in some features to other cars.
The front part is represented by a slightly tilted bonnet lid, on which several decorative embossings are located. The windshield is large and offers excellent visibility for the driver and front passenger. The radiator grille is small, but its size is enough to provide ventilation in the engine compartment. Headlights of head optics, which have acquired a predatory squint, are built on the sides of the grille.
On the front bumper there is another system for ventilation of the brake system on the front axle of the Nissan Leaf 2019. There are also neat fog lights.
The side of the car is also accentuated by relief elements that are located on the wheel arches and doors. All this makes the car look lean and sporty. The line of the sill goes up sharply. However, this does not impair passenger visibility. This move was taken in order to enhance the effect of the profile of the electric car.
The C-pillars have been painted black. The rear of the car is equipped with boomerang-shaped lanterns. The boot lid is available in two colors.
The massive bumper includes diffusers, fog lights. There are no exhaust pipes here. Everything is logical. Nissan Leaf 2019 - electric car. The vehicle can be fitted with 16 or 17 inch wheels. The body can be painted in one of the presented colors.
The interior decoration has also undergone a number of changes. All of them were aimed at increasing the level of comfort, as well as filling the cabin with the latest technologies.
The steering wheel has taken on a different shape compared to the previous generation. It is decorated with three knitting needles, which contain a scattering of controls for almost all useful functions.
The instrument cluster includes one large gauge - a round speedometer. The driver can find out the rest of the information about the state of the car's systems from the large monitor of the on-board computer. This is quite convenient. By pressing a special button on the steering wheel, the driver himself chooses what to pay close attention to.
The center console includes a multimedia system screen, air vents in the passenger compartment, a climate control panel and interior heating. For decoration, the designers used high quality materials - fabric, plastic, natural leather.
All interior elements are perfectly matched to each other. Even after several years of operation, the owners did not complain about the occurrence of extraneous noise and squeaks. The salon can be made in one of the available color options. It will be to the taste of the buyer. He will be able to personalize the interior of his electric car and make it unique.
Chairs can be upholstered in both fabric and leather in a more advanced version. All of them have soft filling, so traveling to the Nissan Leaf 2019 will give every passenger a real pleasure. The front seats have lateral support, are equipped with heating for the winter period, electronic position adjustments in several planes. If everything is configured correctly, then even a very large passenger can fit here. There is a tunnel between the front row, which houses the gear lever, cup holders and armrest. The second row seats three passengers. Despite the relatively small dimensions, there is a lot of space inside the cabin. No one will have to drive in discomfort.
The trunk holds up to 435 liters of things. You can fold the second row and increase this figure. True, even despite this, it will not work to achieve a perfectly flat floor.
Outcomes
The 2019 Nissan Leaf is only sold overseas for now, but the vehicle is expected to expand to export countries. The main sales markets are Japan and the United States of America. There are enough stations in these countries to charge the car at any time. In Russia, it is still extremely problematic to do this, but the electric car market is developing rapidly. While the start of sales of the Japanese electric car is postponed. Among the main rivals are Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Cross Polo, Mazda 3, SEAT Ibiza FR, MINI John Cooper Works. At the same time, all these cars are not direct competitors, since they are not electric cars like the Nissan Leaf 2019.