Nissan Leaf e +: higher and higher – Road test
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Nissan Leaf e +: higher and higher – Road test

Nissan Leaf e +: Higher and Higher - Road Test

Nissan Leaf e +: higher and higher – Road test

We tried the Nissan Leaf e +: the top-end version of the second generation of the Japanese electric vehicle offers a larger battery and a more powerful engine (but not only).

AppealLess scenic than Tesla.
Technological contentNumerous: electric motor, large battery and ADAS galore.
Driving pleasureFast, but more focused on comfort than entertainment. Low-power brakes.
styleThe designers have worked more on aerodynamic efficiency than beauty. Right.

World авто electric very similar to smartphone: not only news and restyling, but also Updates periodicals containing important product improvements.

Example above all else? There Nissan Leaf,  second generation of compact electric A Japanese born three years ago with a 40 kW battery (here is our test), at the end of 2019 was replenished with a variant e+: more power, more autonomy, more performance, one Battery more and Prices above.

In our road test we tested the latest evolution Nissan Leafe+, in the richest (and most expensive) setting ProPilot Park came up: let's open your strengthsdefects.

Nissan Leaf e +: what has changed from 40 kWh

La Nissan Leaf and + costs about 6.000 euros more than the 40 kWh variant with the same setting, but boasts engine more powerful (218 hp instead of 150 and 340 Nm of torque instead of 320) and more agile characteristics: top speed 157 km / h and "0-100" in 6,9 seconds ("basic" version compact electric The Japanese stops at 144 km / h and 7,9 seconds, respectively).

However, the most important improvements concernautonomy (claimed 385km vs 270): if with the 40kWh version you can actually go over 200km at "full" - taking advantage of Eco driving modes (which limit engine power) and B mode (more energy recovery when braking) and activation of an electronic pedal that allows you to drive using only the accelerator pedal (the car slows down when you lift your foot) - using Battery da 62 kWh you can exceed 300.

Interesting values ​​for the category, but can be improved: in the price range below 50.000 Euros, we find small and compact Korean SUVs that are more efficient despite their less aerodynamic appearance. For charging time it takes about an hour and a half to go from 20% to 80% with fast charging.

Nissan Leaf e +: Higher and Higher - Road Test

Nissan Leaf e +: price and equipment

La Nissan Leaf and + Tekna ProPilot Park our main character road test It has price pretty high - 47.150 euro - in combination with standard equipment very rich:

Battery

  • 62 kWh battery
  • Battery charger 6,6 kW
  • CHAdeMO fast charger
  • Activating the remote charging timer
  • On-board timer for charging

Outdoor

  • Matching mirrors
  • Chrome door handles
  • 17 ″ alloy wheels 215/50 R17

Interior

  • Height-adjustable D-shaped steering wheel with integrated controls
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Driver's armrest
  • Seats with eco-leather and ultra-suede details

safety

  • Side airbags for driver and passenger
  • Side airbags
  • Airbag curtain
  • ESP + ABS + EBD
  • Acoustic system for pedestrian safety
  • Spare wheel + mounting kit
  • Isofix connections
  • Intelligent emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist recognition
  • Intelligent Lane Departure Warning and Prevention
  • Active Intelligent Blind Spot Coverage
  • Intelligent Rear Moving Obstacle Detection
  • Intelligent Driver Attention System
  • Speed ​​limiter with steering wheel controls
  • Traffic Sign Recognition System
  • Tire pressure monitoring system

VISIBILITY

  • Automatic Twilight headlights and Follow me home device
  • Manual LED headlights
  • Front LED fog lights with cornering function
  • Intelligent auto headlights
  • Automatic wipers with rain sensor

Comfort

  • Automatic gear selector (wire-shift)
  • Electrically adjustable mirrors
  • Electrically and automatically folding mirrors
  • Automatic heating and air conditioning with pollen filter
  • Heat pump automatic air conditioner
  • Front seats recline and adjust longitudinally
  • Steering wheel, mirrors, heated front and rear seats
  • Instrumentation with technical finishing
  • Remote start of the air conditioner
  • Onboard timer for turning on the air conditioner
  • Electric opening and lighting of the charging compartment

Doors and windows

  • Privacy glass
  • Front and rear power windows (one-touch driver's side)
  • Nissan Intelligent Key with Start Button

Technology

  • electronic pedal
  • PROPILOT
  • ProPilot Park
  • Electric parking brake
  • Hill start assist system
  • Intelligent cruise control
  • Intelligent XNUMX-degree monitor
  • Rear view camera for parking
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Intelligent anti-reflective rearview mirror
  • Integrated 7 '' HD color display
  • 2 USB on the back
  • DAB radio with MP3 player, AUX, Bluetooth, 1 front USB, steering wheel controls, 7 speakers and Bose Premium system
  • NissanConnect EV: Satellite Navigation. A-IVI 8 '' touchscreen with built-in smartphone (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto)
  • Voice recognition system by phone
  • Voice recognition system Electric vehicle functions
  • On-board computer with indicators of average and instantaneous energy consumption
  • Regenerative braking system
  • ECO driving mode
  • Drive Mode B-Mode (Reinforced Engine Brake)
  • External telematics
  • Onboard telematics

Nissan Leaf e +: Higher and Higher - Road Test

To whom is it addressed

La Nissan Leaf and + intended for those who are looking for compact electric and often clashes with out-of-town routes. More than 300 kilometers autonomy there are more than enough real ones to get out of the city from time to time.

Nissan Leaf e +: Higher and Higher - Road Test

Driving: first hit

I drove in the first kilometers Nissan Leaf and + We didn’t notice any big differences compared to the 40 kWh version: the interior is spacious, distinguished by careful assembly (but it hasn’t changed too hard plastic, and the second gain by “0-100” is also not noticeable on an already lively car in “ base" version.

Despite the significant increase in power, compact The Japanese zero-emission vehicle has established itself as a vehicle focused more on comfort than driving pleasure: a softer suspension, excellent quietness, light steering displaying the best of the city, and a less powerful braking system.

Nissan Leaf e +: Higher and Higher - Road Test

Driving: final grade

After a hundred kilometers, you begin to understand the most important improvement made to Nissan Leaf and +, related toautonomy: having another two-thirds charge instead of half the "tank", like 40 kWh, significantly reduces anxiety.

Despite the increase in mileage, the zero-emission Asian C-segment continues to feel more comfortable in the city than outside. In urban traffic conditions this can be very efficient and parking is impossible to miss thanks to a rich array of aids: Intelligent XNUMX-degree monitor (360 ° camera), ProPilot Park (automatic parking), detection of moving obstacles from behind, parktronic front and rear and rear view camera.

Nissan Leaf e +: Higher and Higher - Road Test

What does it say about you

You are an environmentally conscious motorist and you are looking for a car that can easily cover short and medium distances. Probably the first time you've encounteredмощность and you are unlikely to go back to old thermal patterns.

Specification
engineelectric
Battery62 kWh
Potenza160 kW (218 hp)
couple340 Nm
Freedom385 km (WLTP)
Tractionfront
Curb weight1.709/1.726 kg
Acc. 0-100 km / h6,9 with
maximum speed157 km / h
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron admiredThe plug-in hybrid variant of the previous generation Ingolstadt compact has a range of around 40 km in electric mode and costs less than the Leaf. The C-segment can be used without restrictions due to the presence of a heat engine under the hood.
Hyundai Ioniq Electric PrimeThe Korean zero-emissions compact has a smaller battery than the Leaf, and this affects - but not as much - autonomy. The engine has only 136 hp, 82 less than the Japanese competitor, but the prices are lower.
Mercedes A 250 is PremiumThe plug-in hybrid version of the A-Class costs less than the Leaf, but it can travel no more than seventy kilometers on electric traction. The heat engine makes the compact Star more convenient for everyday use.
Volkswagen E-GolfThe electric Golf costs a lot less than the Leaf, but it's also less powerful and less agile. Not to mention the lower autonomy.

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