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Nissan LEAF 2023
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Emily Agar had this to say at the time: The Nissan Leaf e+ offers a competitive driving range for today’s market. Couple that with the charging infrastructure that’s been added in the last couple of years and you have a car you can reasonably have full-time (with some careful planning). The price is attractive for an EV but expensive for a small car. This should suit a small family with older kids who live in the city but I would have liked a more consistent open road driving performance and a more useable boot space. Plus, it’s not terribly fun for an EV … so this gets a 6.5/10. My son liked the Lego car vibes but it didn’t have enough amenities in the rear for him, so he gave it a 5.0/10.
You can read the full review here.This is what Emily Agar liked most about this particular version of the Nissan LEAF: ePedal – simple and effective, Can charge at home, Heavily padded seats
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Nissan LEAF 2023 Price and Specs
Nissan LEAF 2023 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Nissan LEAF here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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What are the best economical small used cars?
It’s a fact of life, Ted, that fuel-efficiency has been a big focus for car-makers in the last decade. So, the most economical models tend to be the newer ones which tap into better technology (such as stop-start functions) and improved engine and driveline designs.
But beyond the improvements in petrol-engine technology, diesel engines have brought some big improvements, as have hybrid vehicles. The real headline makers have been, of course, the plug-in electric vehicles which are now available second-hand for sensible money. I’ve seen Nissan Leafs for sale for less than $20,000 and the plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for similar money.
If economy is your number-one aim, stay away from all-wheel-drive cars as the extra driveline friction requires more power and, therefore, fuel to drive it. And don’t forget that how you drive, where you drive and even whether you check you tyre pressure regularly can also have a huge effect on your ultimate fuel economy.
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Nissan LEAF 2023 Interior
The Nissan Leaf’s dashboard is headlined by an 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia screen and a 7.0-inch digital instrument panel. The multimedia system has built-in satellite navigation. Both the Leaf and Leaf e+ models come with black trim. The interior is neat and tidy but offers little storage throughout for passengers.
Nissan LEAF 2023 Colours
The Leaf comes in six solid colours – ‘Arctic White’, ‘Gun Metallic’, ‘Ivory Pearl’, ‘Pearl Black’, ‘Dark Blue Pearl’, and ‘Flame Red’.
Besides ‘Pearl Black’ – all colours also come in a two-tone option that add a black roof and accents.
- Arctic White
- Gun Metallic
- Ivory Pearl
- Pearl Black
- Dark Blue Pearl
- Flame Red
Nissan LEAF 2023 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2023 Nissan LEAF are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1788mm x 1540mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Nissan LEAF Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| base | Hatchback | 1540x1788x4490 mm | 155 mm | |
| E+ | Hatchback | 1540x1788x4490 mm | 155 mm | |
Nissan LEAF 2023 Boot Space
The Leaf’s boot is a good size for a little car with 405L of capacity when all seats are in use. Pop the back row down and that jumps up to a healthy 1176L (impressive for a hatch). There’s no ‘frunk’ storage and with the permanently installed Bose sound system bolted to the cargo floor (and charging cables), the boot can feel a little awkward to use. No Leaf models have a powered tailgate but the lid isn’t heavy to operate.
Nissan LEAF 2023 Accessories
Standard equipment in the Leaf: 8.0-inch touchscreen multi-media system, 7.0-inch digital instrument panel, satellite navigation, ePedal (one pedal driving), intelligent rear view mirror (camera feed), 360-degree camera, 17-inch alloy wheels, synthetic leather/ suede seats, 2x charge ports (AC Type-2 & DC CHAdeMO) and 6-Meter 32A MODE-3 charging cable (Type 2), heated steering wheel, heated front and rear outboard seats, LED daytime running lights, LED lights, rain-sensing wipers, digital radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, push-button start and keyless entry.
Nissan LEAF 2023 Speed
The Nissan Leaf has an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 7.9 seconds, while the Leaf e+ achieves a sprint time of 6.9 seconds.
Nissan LEAF 2023 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2023 Nissan LEAF will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
| Nissan LEAF Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| base | Hatchback | 215x50 R17 9 | — | 215x50 R17 9 | — | |
| E+ | Hatchback | 215x50 R17 9 | — | 215x50 R17 9 | — | |
Nissan LEAF 2023 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2023 Nissan LEAF is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Nissan LEAF is available with the following fuel type: Electric.
| Nissan LEAF Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E+ | Hatchback | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
| E+ | Hatchback | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
| base | Hatchback | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
Nissan LEAF 2023 Seats
Both Leaf models come with five seats. Both models have synthetic leather seats with synthetic suede inserts. Both model’s seats have only manual adjustments available, with no lumbar support available on any models.
The back seats have ISOFIX mounts on the outboard seats and three top tether child seat mounts. The back row has a 60/40 split fold and lay flat when folded.
