2012 Nissan Leaf Hatchback

2012 Nissan Leaf Hatchback

Summary

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The 2012 Nissan Leaf is a 5-door electric hatchback vehicle powered by an 80 kW AC synchronous motor and 24 kWh lithium-ion battery, granting the Leaf a top speed of 90 mph. The Leaf boasts zero tailpipe emissions and a 100 mile/per charge range. Features include LED headlights, UV-reducing solar glass, rear spoiler, 16-inch wheels, partially recycled cloth seats, push-button start, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, navigation, 6-speaker sound system, and automatic temperature control. Safety is comprised of Nissan advanced airbag system, vehicle dynamic control, traction control system, and tire pressure monitoring system. The lithium-ion battery will carry an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty while the vehicle itself is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2012 Nissan Leaf Hatchback

Nissan has broken new ground with the LEAF, which is the company's first all-electric subcompact. Unlike the Tesla roadster or smart electric, this electric car has room for five, and it's being built on a much more massive scale. With a reported MSRP of $35,200, it offers pure, practical full-electric vehicle driving more affordable than the nearest competitor, the Chevrolet Volt, which stickers at over $39,100.

What's new for 2012?

The Nissan LEAF is the first all-electric car available to the mass U.S. market. Introduced as a new vehicle in 2011, it ventures into 2012 virtually unchanged.

Model Strengths

• All-electric powertrain, 100-mile nominal range on an 8-hour charge, driving characteristics of a regular gasoline-powered car

Model Review

The Nissan LEAF is the first all-electric vehicle to be built on a large scale by a major automakers. Unlike the Chevrolet Volt or Toyota Prius, the LEAF runs on electric power only, with four doors and room for five. Two trim levels are available: the SV and up-market SL.

2012 Nissan Leaf Hatchback

2012 Nissan Leaf Hatchback

Safety Ratings What do the Safety Ratings mean? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs independent crash testing of new vehicles and then assigns them a score based on their performance. The overall crash test rating is based on how a vehicle performs in the following tests: Driver Crash Grade: Measures the chance of a serious injury to a crash test dummy that is placed in a driver's seat and driven into a fixed barrier at 35 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less chance of injury. Passenger Crash Grade: Similar to the driver crash grade, only now the focus is on the passenger. Rollover Resistance: Simulates an emergency lane change to measure the likelihood of a vehicle rolling over. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less risk of rollover. Side Impact Crash Test - Front: Focuses on the front side of a vehicle. It simulates crashes that can occur in intersections by striking a 3,015-pound weight against the side of a vehicle at 38.5 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 5 percent or less chance of injury. Side Impact Crash Test - Rear: Similar to the front side impact test only now the focus is on the rear passenger.
Driver Crash Grade	No consumer rating Rate & Review
Passenger Crash Grade	No consumer rating Rate & Review
Rollover Resistance	No consumer rating Rate & Review
Side Impact Crash Test - Front	No consumer rating Rate & Review
Side Impact Crash Test - Rear	No consumer rating Rate & Review

Safety Features & Equipment

2012 Nissan Leaf Hatchback

4dr HB SV

2012 Nissan Leaf Hatchback

4dr HB SV