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.
There are no current lease offers, but according to our records 2016 Nissan LEAF S has been offered for $199 before.
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.
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.
Trim | 2016 Leaf S | 2016 Leaf SV | 2016 Leaf SL |
---|---|---|---|
Starging MSRP | $29,010 | $34,200 | $36,790 |
Engine | Electric Motor | Electric Motor | Electric Motor |
HP | - | - | - |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Electric City Range | 92.0 - 116.0 ml. | 92.0 - 116.0 ml. | 92.0 - 116.0 ml. |
Electric Highway Range | 74.0 - 95.0 ml. | 74.0 - 95.0 ml. | 74.0 - 95.0 ml. |
Electric Combined Range | 84 - 107 ml. | 84 - 107 ml. | 84 - 107 ml. |
City | 124 - 126 MPGe | 124 - 126 MPGe | 124 - 126 MPGe |
Highway | 101 MPGe | 101 MPGe | 101 MPGe |
Combined | 112 - 114 MPGe | 112 - 114 MPGe | 112 - 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.
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.