Next-gen Nissan LEAF to break cover at Geneva Auto Show
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Stylistic enhancements reduce drag, increase mileage
Nissan is about to showcase the new and improved LEAF
LEAF’s new Carwings System provides feedback to Nissan and gives owners the ability to remotely control heating and charging
New large color touchscreen, sat-nav, Bluetooth connectivity and Google’s new 'Send-To-Car' system now included
Driving range increases 15 percent, from 109 miles (175 km) to 124 miles (200 km) on a single charge
Producing effectively no C02 at the point of use, the LEAF’s exhaust particulate emissions and NOx is near zero
As of the 2013 there will be 1,400 LEAF dealers, 600+ Quick Chargers and 20,000 public charger stations.
Now available in seven other colors besides metallic blue
Three LEAF model variations will be available for 2013; the Visia, Acenta and Tekna
Charger moved to the front, now with light
Storage space increased to 370 liters or a swack of Samsonite
Larger interior with improved steering, brakes and chassis
New transmission B setting increases regenerative braking, while Eco button extends driving range
A new 6.6kW on-board charger option will cut conventional charging time from eight to four hours
New sugar cane seats, comfortable yet tasty; new bio-fabric material is derived from 100 percent sugar cane
The LEAF’s new single stack powertrain features a high-response 80kW AC synchronous motor
The new LEAF features improved heating and ventilation systems for northern drivers
Article Summary
Fans of the all-electric, much-awarded Nissan LEAF can look forward to the next generation of the car arriving on showroom floors soon. Set to float gently to Earth at next month’s Geneva Auto Show, the new Nissan LEAF promises longer range, better ergonomics and driving experience, and a light to see where to plug the bloody thing in at night.
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