2016 Nissan Leaf

  • $29,010 MSRP From
  • 113 mpge AVG, Comb.
  • 84 - 107 miles Electric Range
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  • Nissan Leaf is a five-seat Fully Electric medium-size vehicle in the Electric Hatchback category. For the 2016 model year, there are three trim-lines to choose from, all with the same engine. The Leaf is capable of traveling 84 to 107 miles relying solely on electric power. It takes six to eight hours for the vehicle to charge its batteries with 3.6 kW charger. EPA-estimated annual electricity expense is $600 to $650, which over the course of five years will save you $7,500 in extra fuel spending. It has a 4-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.

2016 Nissan Leaf S / SL / SV

Offers

2016 Nissan Leaf Hatchback Lease Offer Trend (Manufacturer Survey) $190$192.5$195$197.5$200 2016 Nissan LEAF S May 01 2017Jun 05 2017 Source: Data collected and compiled by Vehie.com

There are no current lease offers, but according to our records 2016 Nissan LEAF S has been offered for $199 before.

Exterior

2016 Nissan Leaf Exterior Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions

  • Width: -
  • Width W/O Mirrors: 69.7 in
  • Length: 175.0 in
  • Height: 61.0 in
  • Wheelbase: 106.3 in

2016 Leaf has a relatively long wheelbase ( 106.3 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3256 - 3391 lbs.

Interior

2016 Leaf - First Row

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.1 inHip Room: 51.7 inHead Room: 41.2 inShoulder Room: 54.3 in
2016 Leaf - Second Row

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 33.3 inHip Room: 50.0 inHead Room: 37.3 inShoulder Room: 52.5 in
2016 Leaf - Cargo Area

Trunk Volume

23.6 ft3

2016 Leaf seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Leaf falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 23.6 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim

2016 Leaf S

2016 Leaf SV

2016 Leaf SL

Starging MSRP$29,010$34,200$36,790
EngineElectric MotorElectric MotorElectric Motor
HP---
DrivetrainFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Electric City Range92.0 - 116.0 ml.92.0 - 116.0 ml.92.0 - 116.0 ml.
Electric Highway Range74.0 - 95.0 ml.74.0 - 95.0 ml.74.0 - 95.0 ml.
Electric Combined Range84 - 107 ml.84 - 107 ml.84 - 107 ml.
City124 - 126 MPGe124 - 126 MPGe124 - 126 MPGe
Highway101 MPGe101 MPGe101 MPGe
Combined112 - 114 MPGe112 - 114 MPGe112 - 114 MPGe
Annual Fuel Cost$600 - $650$600 - $650$600 - $650

2016 Leaf Hatchback comes in three trim levels, with an average price that is $159 less compared to its rivals.

Safety

2016 Nissan Leaf Front Crash Test
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Front Crash Rating
2016 Nissan Leaf Side Crash Test
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Side Crash Rating
2016 Nissan Leaf Side Pole Crash Test
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Side Pole Crash Rating
  • Complaints: 28
  • Recalls: 4

2016 Leaf Hatchback has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed twenty-eight complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also four recalls issued by Nissan, which by itself is a relatively low number.

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Last updated on Jul 13, 2018 - 15:00:20 ET
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