2012 Nissan LEAF SL FWD Automatic Hatchback

• 5-spoke 16 alloy wheels
• Aerodynamic under body cover
• Auto on/off headlights
• Body-colored front/rear bumpers
• Body-colored remote controlled heated pwr exterior mirrors
• Chrome exterior door handles
• Front fog lights
• Intermittent rear window wiper w/washer
• LED Headlights
• P205/55R16 all-season tires
• Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler
• Rear diffuser
• Tow hooks -inc: (1) front/(1) rear
• UV reducing glass
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers

• (4) front/rear assist grips
• 12V pwr outlet
• 3-spoke urethane tilt heated steering wheel
• 60/40 fold-down heated rear bench seat -inc: height adjustable head restraints
• AM/FM stereo w/CD player & MP3/WMA playback -inc: aux input, USB input, iPod input, (6) speakers
• Auto dimming rearview mirror
• Automatic temp control w/front microfilters
• Bluetooth hands-free phone system
• Cargo cover
• Carpeted floor & cargo area
• Center console storage
• Chrome interior door handles
• Cruise control
• Digital meter cluster
• Driver & front passenger seat back map pockets
• Dual front cupholders in front center console
• Dual front/rear bottle holders in door panels
• Electronic parking brake
• Fixed roof antenna
• Front door map pocket
• Front map lamps
• Front visor vanity mirrors
• Heated front bucket seats -inc: 6-way manual driver, 4-way manual front passenger, height adjustable head restraints
• HomeLink universal transceiver
• Illuminated Glove Box
• Immobilizer system
• Intelligent Key system
• Navigation system -inc: 7 LCD display, voice recognition, SDHC memory card slot, XM NavTraffic
• Palm-shift drive selector
• Partially recycled cloth seat fabric
• Pwr door locks w/auto-lock
• Pwr windows w/driver one-touch auto up/down
• Rear HVAC duct
• Rear window defroster w/timer
• Remote charge door release
• Steering wheel mounted cruise/audio/Bluetooth controls
• Trip computer -inc: instant/average energy consumption, drive time, outside temp, autonomy range
• Vehicle security system
• XM satellite radio

• 24 kWh lithium-ion battery
• 3.3 kW onboard charger
• 80kW AC synchronous electric motor
• Battery heater
• Front wheel drive
• Front/rear stabilizer bar
• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs
• Portable 120V trickle charge cable
• Push-button start
• Pwr vented disc brakes
• Quick charge port
• Regenerative braking system
• Single speed gearbox
• Torsion beam rear suspension -inc: coil springs
• Vehicle speed-sensitive electric pwr steering

• 3-point ELR driver seat belt w/pretensioner & load limiter
• 3-point ELR/ALR front passenger seat belt w/pretensioner & load limiter
• 3-point ELR/ALR rear seat belts at all positions
• 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
• Adjustable front seat belt upper anchors
• Child safety rear door locks
• Dual-stage front airbags w/occupant classification system
• Electronic brake force distribution w/brake assist
• Energy absorbing steering column
• Front side-impact airbags
• Front/rear energy absorbing bumpers
• Front/rear side curtain airbags
• Nissan Connection telematics -inc: CARWINGS remote connection to monitor battery state of charge/charging status, start charging event, turn on HVAC system
• Rear child seat tether anchors (LATCH)
• RearView Monitor
• Shift interlock
• Steel side-door impact beams
• Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
• Tire repair kit
• Traction control system (TCS)
• Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
• Zone body construction w/front & rear crumple zones

Model Highlights

The Nissan LEAF is the first all-electric vehicle to be built on a large scale by a major automakers. Unlike the Chevrolet Volt or Toyota Prius, the LEAF runs on electric power only, with four doors and room for five. Two trim levels are available: the SV and up-market SL. Motivation for each comes in the form of a 107-hp 80kW AC electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack. Nissan claims this combination allows for a 100-mile range between charges, which can be done via either a 110-volt or 220-volt household outlet. At 110 volts, a complete recharge takes around 20 hours, while a 220-volt outlet achieves a full battery in just 8 hours. Both trims come only with a single-speed transmission that is said to function transparently, like a conventional automatic. A total of 48 battery packs are located centrally in the chassis, which helps provide a good balance and decent handling. And with torque from the electric motor always instantly available, the LEAF is no slouch--Nissan compares its performance to that of a similar car fitted with a 2.5L gasoline engine. City streets with stop-and-go driving are where the LEAF is most at home, although it's capable of 90 mph--albeit at a significantly decreased range. Braking is achieved via standard 4-wheel power assisted disc brakes, which are also regenerative, providing power back into the system. On the outside, the LEAF features unique styling and "Zero Emissions" markings, as well as special aerodynamic underbody panels and diffusers to help reduce parasitic drag. Inside, the LEAF features a 6-way adjustable driver's seat and a 4-way passenger's seat, both of which are adjusted manually. In keeping with the LEAF's green cred, the seats are made of partially recycled fabric. Safety features include those that you might expect on any small car on the market today. Anti-lock brakes, traction control and an antiskid system are all part of the package, as well as dual-stage front side airbags and curtain side airbags. Both the SV and SL come with navigation as standard. The SL features Nissan's Intelligent Key and push-button start, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, power locks, power windows and cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls. SL models add a rearview camera, fog lights, a roof-mounted solar panel to charge batteries that run accessory items, automatic headlights and an available "quick charge" port that can bring the batteries to 80% charge in just 30 minutes. Nissan's CARWINGS system allows remote connection into the LEAF's computer via cell phone, which can monitor charging status, start a charge and even activate heating and air conditioning systems to prepare for an upcoming drive.