2012 Nissan Leaf - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 10 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2012 nissan leaf Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Performance: The 2012 Nissan Leaf is powered by an 80-kilowatt electric motor (107 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque) fed by a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. In Edmunds performance testing, a Leaf went from zero to 60 mph in 10 seconds, which is about the same as a subcompact hatchback with an automatic transmission. The EPA estimates a driving range of 73 miles, but real-world range may vary and depends on driving style, traffic conditions, cruising speed and battery age. In fact, even ambient temperature plays a role in determining cruising range, because extreme temperatures are... |
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2011 Nissan Leaf Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Sixteen-inch alloy wheels are standard. One of the most interesting features is a small solar panel (atop the SL trim level's liftgate spoiler) that trickle-charges the regular 12-volt battery. Interior The five-seat Leaf has a 60/40-split folding backseat that extends the cargo area forward. Though it's a hatchback, the cargo volume behind the seats is closer to that of a sedan's trunk. Cloth upholstery is the only choice, and the interior is almost indistinguishable from a regular car's, with the exception of the drive mode selector, which looks like a computer mouse. The usual cupholders... |
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2011 Nissan LEAF: Flash DriveSource: MSN Autos...The electric motor does give instant torque from a standstill, but there really is no serious learning curve with driving this car. While you feel some extra weight from the batteries, they are positioned low in the chassis for a very stable feel, and the ride and handling are equal to the standards expected from Nissan. What you do need to get used to are the car's available range and charging the batteries. While 100 miles is more than the average driver needs in a day, a full charge takes 15 hours using a standard 110-volt outlet. Since you're used to leaving home with more gas than you'll... |
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2011 Nissan Leaf Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...It's incredibly smooth and silent, seats five, and is a genuine, tire-spinning hoot to drive. This fall it'll be on sale in Massachusetts, and the price, after a $7,500 federal tax credit arrives, is a reasonable $26,100 with destination. In today's dollars, that's at least $10,000 less than the 1999 GM EV1, a major achievement. With that price, the Leaf's going to put the little EV manufacturers out of business. Against a major automaker's budget and sales network, obscure EVs like Wheego and Coda have no chance. Nissan's leading the charge, and other big brands are scrambling to follow. For... |
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2011 Nissan Leaf Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The cargo area can easily hold a week's worth of groceries. SENSE AND STYLE Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Fair Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): Groove-On INTERIOR The Leaf's interior is reminiscent of my own Volvo C30. It has a simple, modern feel with all the basic technology I'd want without going overboard with features I wouldn't use. Pairing my smartphone with the Leaf's Bluetooth was simple and fast. There's also a USB port for an iPhone as well as my favorite features these days — keyless access and push-button start. If I'm going green, I'm... |
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2011 Nissan Leaf Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The Leaf will follow suit. The appeal of electric motoring is far stronger among likely buyers than are concerns about styling. One of the most interesting features is a small solar panel atop the SL trim level's liftgate spoiler. Don't be misled; this little thing doesn't add range — it just trickle-charges the regular 12-volt battery. I'd be willing to bet the high-voltage battery pack loses more energy when sitting parked than the solar panel collects. Going & Stopping Due to the nature of electric motors, the Leaf has robust torque from a standing start — enough to spin the... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2011 nissan leafSource: CarGurus
...The Nissan Leaf may not rocket us toward some utopian World of Tomorrow, but it sure feels like a piece of that world has come to life. |
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CarGurus' Review for 2012 nissan leafSource: CarGurus
...Despite some worries about range, a lack of charging points, tepid cargo capacity and a curio-shop design, the 2012 Leaf points to the future of everyday road travel. |
| #9 |
2012 Nissan Leaf Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...the SL's liftgate spoiler trickle-charges the regular 12-volt battery Interior The five-seat Leaf has a 60/40-split folding backseat that extends the cargo area forward. Though it's a hatchback, the cargo volume behind the seats is closer to that of a sedan's trunk. Interior features include: Standard cloth upholstery Standard navigation system, satellite radio and Bluetooth connectivity Dash screen can show a graphical range indicator on the map and provide multiple energy-readout screens to help gauge energy use and remaining range Available backup camera Under the Hood The Leaf uses a... |
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2011 nissan leaf Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Powertrains and Performance: The 2011 Nissan Leaf is powered by an 80-kilowatt synchronous electric motor fed by a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Output is 107 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. At the same time, the power delivery of an electric vehicle is vastly different from that of gasoline, diesel or even hybrid vehicles, so take the Leaf's power ratings with a grain of salt. Nissan estimates a range of 100 miles, but this depends on driving style, traffic conditions, cruising speed and battery age. In fact, even ambient temperature plays a role in determining cruising range... |
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