2022 Nissan LEAF receives a restyling in Europe

After a long commercial career of more than ten years, the Nissan LEAF is gradually approaching the end of its days: last year, the Japanese firm showed the Chill-Out Concept prototype , which advances the lines of its substitute. Based on the CMF-EV modular platform of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, this model will opt for a crossover aesthetic , moving away from the classic hatchback body of its predecessor.

However, there are still between two and three years left for the arrival of this proposal, which is why Nissan has decided to subject the LEAF to a slight restyling with the aim of keeping it current during discount time. However, the changes are very light and focus mainly on the aesthetic section.

The most notable novelty is new design 16 and 17-inch alloy wheels . The brand emblem has also been updated, following the example of the company’s latest launches, while the color palette has been enriched with two new shades (Universal Blue and Magnetic Blue, already seen on the Qashqai and Ariya).

On the technical level there is no news. Therefore, it will continue to be available with two battery packs, one with a capacity of 40 kWh and the other with a capacity of 62 kWh. With the first, the Nissan LEAF homologates a maximum autonomy of 285 km WLTP , while with the second it reaches 385 km WLTP , figures somewhat lower than those of rivals such as the Renault Megane E-TECH Electric (up to 470 km WLTP) or the Volkswagen ID.3 (up to 549 km WLTP).

The Nissan LEAF will be replaced in the middle of the decade

The 40 kWh version uses an electric motor of 150 hp (110 kW) and 320 Nm, while the 62 kWh version goes to 218 hp (160 kW) and 340 Nm. As for fast charging, both variants continue to rely on the Japanese CHAdeMO standard (the vast majority of models available on our market have a CCS Combo 2 socket , the European standard), respectively reaching 50 and 100 kW of peak power in DC.

2022 Nissan LEAF
2022 Nissan LEAF
2022 Nissan LEAF
2022 Nissan LEAF
2022 Nissan LEAF
2022 Nissan LEAF
2022 Nissan LEAF
2022 Nissan LEAF

There are also no changes in the equipment section, maintaining all the novelties introduced in its previous update (2020). Therefore, it will continue to display the NissanConnect infotainment system (compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay) associated with a 9-inch touch screen, in addition to the ProPILOT semi-autonomous driving system .

The post 2022 Nissan LEAF receives a restyling in Europe appeared first on Latest Car News.


Latest Car News

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

New KIA e-Niro already has a price in Spain

Image
A few months after its official presentation, KIA opened the order books for the new e-Niro in Spain. The revamped compact SUV, which now sits on the K3 platform already seen in the latest Hyundai Elantra, is slightly longer (6.5 centimeters) than its predecessor and  debuts a completely revamped exterior and interior design . However, mechanically there are not too many changes. The second-generation KIA e-Niro is equipped with a 204 hp (150 kW) and 255 Nm engine coupled to the front axle, thanks to which it can complete the 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. Its battery pack will have a capacity of 64.8 kWh, enough to approve a maximum of  463 km WLTP  (its official consumption is 15.9 kWh/100 km), a minimal improvement compared to the 455 km WLTP achieved by its predecessor which tells us that, despite the use of a new platform, the powertrain is likely to be very similar. As for the load, for the moment it has only been revealed that it  will take 43 minutes to go from 10 to 80%  conn
Read more

Peugeot 508 2023: Revealed with new design

Image
Peugeot has introduced the new 508 and station wagon version 508 SW. The design has become modern, as have the engines. We tell you what you need to know. Peugeot unveiled the new 508 and 508 SW. The mid-life facelift brings not only a new look but also new technology. The Peugeot Sport Engineered version has also been revised, and the alternative to the BMW M340i gets a little more power than before. 2023 Peugeot 508 prices and launch date The new Peugeot 508 will be launched in June this year, with deliveries starting shortly thereafter. The exact pricing has not yet been announced, but we expect it to be more expensive than the current model. The 508 in the standard version will probably cost around 47,000 euros, the station wagon is a bit more expensive. Exterior design The Peugeot 508 has always been a great family car, and this facelift brings it up to date for 2023. The most noticeable change can be seen at the front. The grille has been completely revised and now looks muc
Read more

VW thinks price war in China will lead to many bankruptcies

Image
Ralf Brandstätter, CEO of the Volkswagen Group in China , believes that the electric car market is “overheating”, with high investments and aggressive discounts that could threaten the stability of the sector. In particular, he points out that the pressure to which some manufacturers are subjected could lead to their demise. This situation mainly affects younger brands: according to the manager, many new players will urgently have to seek additional capital investment, or else they will go  bankrupt in the short term .  “We are facing a situation where the market is overheating. The consolidation of the playing field is in full swing. Although without making direct mention of Tesla, Brandstätter  is very critical of the price war that has rocked the Chinese market in recent months .  “Currently, there are more than 120 automakers in the [electric vehicle] market, and around 150 new models will be launched by 2023. Intense competition and high battery prices make them face strong econ
Read more