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The 2023 Nissan LEAF range of configurations is currently priced from $26,990.
Our most recent review of the 2023 Nissan LEAF resulted in a score of 6 out of 10 for that particular example.
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
The Nissan LEAF 2023 prices range from $31,460 for the basic trim level Hatchback Base to $45,870 for the top of the range Hatchback E+.
Nissan LEAF Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
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Base
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: Electric 1 SP AUTO | Price From: $31,460 |
Price To:
$37,950
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E+
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: Electric 1 SP AUTO | Price From: $38,940 |
Price To:
$45,870
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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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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 Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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Base
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Body Type: Hatchback | Height x Width x Length: 1540x1788x4490 mm |
Ground Clearance:
155 mm
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E+
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Body Type: Hatchback | Height x Width x Length: 1540x1788x4490 mm |
Ground Clearance:
155 mm
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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.
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 Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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Base
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: Electric 1 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
0kg
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E+
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: Electric 1 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
0kg
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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 Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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Base
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Body Type: Hatchback | Front Tyre Size: 215x50 R17 9 | Front Rim: 6.5x17 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x17 in
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E+
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Body Type: Hatchback | Front Tyre Size: 215x50 R17 9 | Front Rim: 6.5x17 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x17 in
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Nissan LEAF Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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Base
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: Electric 1 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
—
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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.