All New 2011 Nissan Leaf

 Body Shapes, Trim Levels And Options 

The 2011 Nissan Leaf is an all-electric sedan with four doors available on the levels of SV and SL.


Standard equipment on the SV includes alloy wheels, 16 inch, LED headlamps, keyless ignition / entry, full power accessories, cruise control, automatic climate control, driver seat height adjustment, tilt and direction 60 / 40-split-folding rear seats. Also included upholstery fabric made from recycled materials, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth, an advanced onboard computer, navigation system and audio system with CD player, six speakers, satellite radio, an audio file and a auxiliary iPod / USB audio interface.


Journal of the SL adds a solar panel mounted on the bumpers, automatic headlights, fog lights, rear camera and cover the load.


In addition, each sheet comes with Nissan connection, remote vehicle access to the data reports battery and can allow climate control through a cell phone. Optional is a home and fast loading cargo from the port, which charges a 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes in a public charging station.

Powertrain & Performance

2011-Nissan Leaf is driven by a 80-kilowatt synchronous electric motor powered by a battery of 24 kWh lithium-ion batteries. Output is 107 horsepower and 207 lb.-ft. of torque. Meanwhile, delivery of an electric vehicle is very different from gasoline, diesel and even hybrid cars, take powers Leaf with a grain of salt.


Nissan says a radius of 100 miles, but it depends on driving style, traffic conditions, cruising and battery age. actually plays the temperature role in determining the navigation area, because extreme temperatures are detrimental to battery performance. EPA has provided a score sheet equivalent energy (e-MPG) to 106 miles per gallon city/92 mpg highway and 99 mpg combined driving range and an estimated 73 miles.

Interior Design And Special Features

Since the battery life of Leaf on the floor seats, rear seat is comfortable enough for adults. Front seat offers enough space for truck drivers, and the seats themselves are quite sturdy and comfortable, even if the vehicle for short-range, thanks to that they would never get to enjoy while traveling by road over long distances. The cargo area is small in volume, however, and even if you fold the rear seats, the load floor is not flat.


Sheet cabin is dominated by a scoreboard on two levels similar to the Honda Civic. The control panel has a touch screen center, which controls the standard navigation system, and special features such as cruise lines. You can even set the start time for the charging system to take advantage of lower electricity rates. interior quality is almost the same as other economy sedans, but in general, and the ending is definitely a step forward

Driving Impressions 

Any person driving, or at least was next to a hybrid that is silent when operating in electric-only mode. It may be strange or cold, depending on your point of view. 2011 Nissan with the blade, never leaves his serenity, and can detect a high-pitched ringing in heavy gases. This quiet creates the undesirable side effect of wind noise and more sensitive way to highway speeds, but overall the movie is awesome silence.

As an electric car, the pedal Leaf benefits from an abundance of torque available from the first touch of the accelerator. Leaf feels alive and gets up to speed without drama - as an urban runabout, it certainly excels. Press the brakes and the pedal is firm and sure, without a little weird, vague feeling characteristic of most brake systems.


Its battery is installed in a small frame and well-tuned electric power steering, we are pleasantly surprised at how the Leaf alternately. Its capacity is typical of that observed in other well-designed cars family compact, and most of the way, Leaf seems normal enough to drive.