Advanced ProPILOT Assist and e-Pedal technologies offer a look into the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility
- Nissan LEAF offers a 150-mile range3 at an affordable price – with strong performance, striking design and cutting-edge technologies
- Since its launch in 2010, Nissan LEAF has been the #1 mass production EV in the world4
The 2019 Nissan LEAF again sets the standard in the growing market for mainstream electric vehicles by offering customers great range, advanced technologies and a dynamic design.
Introduced just last year, the all-new second-generation Nissan LEAF continues as the embodiment of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s approach to changing the way cars are driven, powered and integrated into society. The three key aspects of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, exemplified by the 2019 Nissan LEAF, are Nissan Intelligent Driving, Nissan Intelligent Power and Nissan Intelligent Integration.
With its dynamic design and advanced technologies such as ProPILOT Assist and ePedal, Nissan LEAF continues to be the best-selling 100-percent electric vehicle in the U.S. and the world. For 2019, LEAF adds standard Rear Door Alert (RDA)5 (late availability), a system that can help remind customers of items that may be forgotten in the rear seat.
Another version of the 2019 LEAF with a higher range will be introduced at a later date.
Nissan Intelligent Driving
Headlining the 2019 Nissan LEAF’s Intelligent Driving technologies are ProPILOT Assist and e-Pedal. ProPILOTAssist is a single-lane highway driving assistance technology. Once activated, it can automatically maintain the distance to the vehicle in front, using a speed and distance preset by the driver.
It can also provide steering assistance to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane. If the car in front stops, the ProPILOT Assist system can automatically apply the brakes to help bring the vehicle to a full stop if necessary. If traffic restarts, the car will resume driving when the driver touches the switch again or lightly presses the accelerator to activate ProPILOT Assist. All these functions can help reduce stress when driving on the highway in both heavy and flowing traffic.
Another innovation that enhances the Nissan LEAF’s driving experience is the e-Pedal, which is offered as standard equipment on all grade levels. It allows the driver the simplicity of accelerating, decelerating and stopping the car by using the accelerator pedal alone — a revolutionary innovation that can change the way people drive.
By simply releasing the accelerator, the car will come to a smooth and complete stop without the need to press the brake pedal. With a deceleration rate of up to 0.2g, the e-Pedal eliminates the need for drivers to constantly move their foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal to slow down or stop. This can help reduce stress and increase enjoyment.
Studies by Nissan in Japan, Europe and the U.S. have shown that the Nissan LEAF’s e-Pedal reduces the number of times the driver must apply the brakes while commuting in heavily congested traffic. The conventional brake pedal must still be used in aggressive braking situations.
Along with ProPILOT Assist and e-Pedal, the Nissan LEAF is equipped with a set of available advanced safety technologies including Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I-AVM).
Nissan Intelligent Power
The focal point of Nissan Intelligent Power in the Nissan LEAF is the e-powertrain, which offers improved energy efficiency and increased torque and power output. The e-powertrain delivers an exhilarating, linear driving performance with a power output of 147 horsepower – 37 percent more than the previous-generation Nissan LEAF. Torque has been increased 26 percent to 236 lb-ft, resulting in improved acceleration.
The 2019 Nissan LEAF’s lithium-ion battery pack delivers an estimated range of 150 miles3, which should satisfy the daily driving needs of the majority of Nissan LEAF owners. The battery design adds energy-storage capacity without increasing the size of the battery pack – occupying the exact same dimensions as that of the previous-generation Nissan LEAF. The individual cell structure of the laminated lithium-ion battery cells have been improved, representing a 67 percent increase in energy density versus the original 2010 Nissan LEAF model.
Another key engineering achievement for the lithium-ion battery pack is the use of enhanced electrode materials with revised chemistry, resulting in higher power density while contributing to greater battery durability upon charge and discharge.
Nissan Intelligent Integration
The 2019 Nissan LEAF links drivers, vehicles and communities through the user-friendly NissanConnectSM feature and systems that share power between electric vehicles and homes, buildings and power grids.
Using Nissan’s LEAF-To-Home™ vehicle-to-home technology, the battery makes it possible to store surplus solar power during the daytime and then use it to help power the home in the evening. The customer can also recharge the battery in the middle of the night, when prices are lowest in some markets, and then use the electricity during the day to reduce energy costs. LEAF-To-Home™ also enables a Nissan LEAF to meet typical household electricity needs for up to two days if the power is disrupted.
The intuitively designed interface on the Nissan LEAF smartphone app allows users to monitor the vehicle’s state of charge, schedule charging to benefit from optimal energy tariffs, find the nearest charging station, and pre-heat or cool the car before getting in.
Chassis and body
When it comes to performance and agility, the 2019 Nissan LEAF excels. To match the improved output of the electric motor and inverter (versus the previous generation design), Nissan engineers enhanced the car’s chassis for better stability. Heavy components, including the battery, are placed in the center of the body, helping achieve smaller yaw moments of inertia compared with front-engine vehicles and thereby improving directional stability, enabling smoother cornering.
The Nissan LEAF’s electric power steering system has a linear feel that enhances confidence, especially on highways, with enhanced feedback from the road surface. This is thanks to a software upgrade, revised control logic working in conjunction with the steering angle sensor, and a 10 percent increase in steering torsion bar stiffness (versus the previous generation design). Additionally, the urethane bump stop for the rear suspension has been replaced by a rubber stop to reduce shocks and bumpiness when driving on uneven roads.
The 2019 Nissan LEAF also comes with Intelligent Ride Control for more precise electric motor torque control generation when cornering, reducing vibration while simultaneously improving ride quality and steering control.
Exterior design: Sleek silhouette and “cool tech attitude”
The second-generation Nissan LEAF’s design expresses Nissan’s forward-thinking attitude. The sporty, eye-catching body represents the car’s dynamic personality. The philosophy behind the exterior design was to express clean and simple lines and a robust and sleek silhouette, creating the feeling of a high-tech device. The horizontal character line, the bumper, and the striking highlights in the lower part of the body emphasize the lower center of gravity, giving the beholder an instinctive feeling that it is agile and fun to drive.
The signature V-Motion grille, the boomerang light signature and the floating roof emphasize the presence of Nissan brand design, giving the Nissan LEAF an appearance similar to other Nissan models, such as the popular Rogue.
A clear-blue 3D mesh pattern with a “freezing” motif, on a flush surface inside the V-Motion grille, expresses the Nissan LEAF’s uniqueness as an EV. The Nissan LEAF’s projector-beam headlights with dual, direct-lens low and high beams are a first for Nissan. More mechanical details and a floating signature configuration express a high-tech feel, while visibility and safety are improved by enhancing forward illumination coverage, optimally balancing design and functionality.
The rear combination lamps feature a unique signature that’s easily recognizable from a distance. A spoiler integrated in the window graphics gives the 2019 Nissan LEAF an impressive, sporty look. The low hood blends flawlessly into the windshield and floating roof, creating a sleek silhouette that makes air flow.
The underfloor and a diffuser-type rear bumper combine to achieve reduced drag and zero lift, resulting in improved vehicle stability. Thanks to the aerodynamic body styling, including a rear bumper with a clear-cut curve and aero-design wheels, the Nissan LEAF has a 0.28 coefficient of drag.
The angle of the charging port at the front is designed for convenience, letting the customer connect the charging cable without bending down. Ergonomic testing by Nissan shows that the 45-degree angle allows drivers of all heights to easily and comfortably connect the charger.
Interior design: premium ambience with a clean, relaxed, high-tech feeling
The 2019 Nissan LEAF’s cabin features roominess and openness with the brand’s “Gliding Wing” design language used as a framework. The driver information display has a simple, light configuration without excessive decoration. It focuses on visibility, creating a tasteful, understated look and feel with both excellent spaciousness and functionality.
Nissan LEAF also features signature vibrant blue stitching, an emblem of Nissan EVs, in the seats, door trim, armrest and steering wheel. The blue, illuminated vehicle start/stop button and shift knob finisher create a cool, high-tech feeling.
Through the thoughtful design of the center console and switchgear, the Nissan LEAF gives drivers the information they need where they need it. This helps them focus on what really matters the most – an enjoyable drive. When the car is activated, a start-up animation is displayed, giving the driver a sense of excitement about driving an electric car.
Monitors and switches are designed for smart, stress-free operation. Most notable is the combination of an analog speedometer and a multi-information display. On the left side, the 7-inch, full-color, thin-film transistor (TFT) display shows a power gauge meter by default. The driver can smoothly change the information that is displayed.
The center display has a screen with a flush-surface design allowing the driver to easily operate audio and navigation systems and connect to smartphones intuitively with just a fingertip. The display shows the Safety Shield technology, the vehicle’s state-of-charge and a power gauge, as well as audio and navigation system information.
Overall interior quality has also been enhanced versus the previous design. A matte chrome finish with a high-quality feel is applied to the rim of the steering wheel (available wrapped in genuine leather) and the center display, making for consistent brightness and quality of each metal finisher. Matte and glossy shades of black have been carefully applied in the air conditioner control panel and the vent grille, creating an advanced, precise interface and a comfortable cabin – like a high-quality living room with relaxing softness and warmth combined at their best.
Using NissanConnect, a key part of Nissan Intelligent Integration, the driver can search for continuously updated information such as the location and operating hours of free charging stations and charging station availability. Owners can also access their smartphone to check the car’s battery status.
Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ are added to the infotainment system in cars equipped with the navigation system. The audio functions can be modified with a steering switch, without the driver taking their hands off the steering wheel. Overall interior quality has also been enhanced. A matte chrome finish with a high-quality feel has been applied to the rim of the steering wheel, wrapped in genuine leather, and the center display, making for consistent brightness and quality of each metal finisher. Matte and glossy shades of black have been carefully applied in the air conditioner control panel and the vent grille, creating an advanced, precise interface and a comfortable cabin – like a high-quality living room with relaxing softness and warmth combined at their best.
The comfort and quietness of the 2019 Nissan LEAF deliver a peerless ride. Even at highway speeds, the Nissan LEAF’s cabin stays very quiet. Along with producing less drag, aerodynamic upgrades and exterior refinements have led to a reduction in wind noise.
Other noise-reduction measures include optimization of the redesigned inverter’s structural rigidity, and a noise-isolating cover on top of the PDM. The noise from the electric motor itself has also been reduced, even as it generates more torque and power than ever before.
The front console features dual cup holders in a tandem configuration, located between the driver’s seat and front passenger seat. This allows for a stowage area at the base of the center console – ideal for a smartphone or wallet – as well as an easily accessible power switch, a 12-volt power outlet and a USB port. The ergonomic center console design gives easier access to the controls and switchgear in the lower portion.
Energy-efficient air-conditioning and heating systems provide elevated comfort inside the cabin for all occupants. An available smartphone app provides convenience features such as remote pre-conditioning of the vehicle’s interior temperature and wireless remote charging.
The cabin’s interior dimensions comfortably accommodate five people, while the rear cargo area is designed to provide ample luggage space, offering 23.6 cubic feet of available stowage. The square space, with bumps removed as much as possible, allows greater space utilization, increasing convenience and usability. The rear cargo space can now accommodate two large suitcases or three medium-sized, airline carry-on suitcases. It also allows for easy charging cable storage.
Color design: a lineup that meets customers’ tastes
The 2019 Nissan LEAF’s palette of colors offers customers a wide range of options according to their tastes. LEAF is available in eight body colors: Brilliant Silver Metallic, Gun Metallic, Jade Frost Metallic, Super Black, Scarlet Ember Tintcoat (premium color – pearl metallic plus tinted clearcoat), Pearl White Tricoat (premium color), Glacier White, Deep Blue Pearl. It is also offered in one two-tone exterior paint treatment, Pearl White/Super Black.
The clean design ethos extends to the interior color options. An all-black interior gives an air of cool sophistication, discreetly enhanced by lighter accents on the seats, as well as the blue stitching on the steering wheel, seats and central armrest. The alternative option in the SL grade is a pale shade of gray, which colors the seats, door trims, central portion of the dashboard and central armrest. These surfaces are contrasted with the dark gray accents of the central console, binnacle, lower and upper dashboard sections and steering wheel. The overall effect is a light and airy ambience.
Three well-equipped models
In the U.S., one of the largest of the 60-plus worldwide markets where Nissan LEAF is sold, Nissan LEAF is offered in three well-equipped grade levels: S, SV and SL.
The 2019 Nissan LEAF S comes complete with 110 kW electric motor, 40 kWh Lithium-ion battery with 150-mile range, 6.6 kW onboard charger, regenerative braking system, e-Pedal Mode with Hill Hold Assist, portable trickle charge cable (120V EVSE), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), automatic on/off headlights, Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Start, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant, Automatic Temperature Control with HVAC timer (pre-heat/pre-cool cabin) and charging timer (set desired charge time), 7.0-inch information display, 60/40 split fold-down rear seat and much more.
The Nissan LEAF SV grade adds 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 7.0-inch capacitive touch-screen display, NissanConnect with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM®, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) and Quick Charge Port.
The top-of-the-line Nissan LEAF SL features LED headlights and LED signature Daytime Running Lights, outside heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, leather-appointed seats, 6-way power driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar support, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, cargo cover, auto-dimming inside mirror, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, Bose® Premium Audio with seven speakers, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I-AVM), Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA), hybrid heater, rear heater ducts and portable charge cable (120V/240V ECSE).
Available options and packages include Charge Package (S), All Weather Package (S, SV) and Technology Package (SV, SL) with ProPILOT Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Electric Parking Brake (ePKB), Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) and High Beam Assist (HBA).
At a Glance: 2019 Nissan LEAF
Introduced just last year, the all-new second-generation Nissan LEAF continues as the embodiment of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s approach to changing the way cars are driven, powered and integrated into society. The three key aspects of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, exemplified by the 2019 Nissan LEAF, are Nissan Intelligent Driving, Nissan Intelligent Power and Nissan Intelligent Integration.
With its dynamic design and advanced technologies such as ProPILOT Assist1 and ePedal2, Nissan LEAF continues to be the best-selling 100-percent electric vehicle in the U.S. and the world3. For 2019, LEAF adds standard Rear Door Alert (RDA)4 (late availability), a system that can help remind customers of items that may be forgotten in the rear seat.
Among the many other key features of the 2019 Nissan LEAF are:
- A large capacity 40 kWh battery delivering a range of up to 150 miles5
- 147 hp and 236 ft-lbs respectively, providing strong acceleration from the advanced e-powertrain
- Standard 6.6 kW onboard charger
- Level 1/Level 2 charge cable (standard on SL, available on S, SV)
- Confident and secure handling
- Standard Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), available Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Available NissanConnectSM with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
- Advanced NissanConnect EV telematics
- Fresh exterior and interior styling
Headlining the Nissan LEAF’s Intelligent Driving technology are ProPILOT Assist and e-Pedal and the company’s heralded Nissan Safety Shield. ProPILOTAssist is a single-lane “hands-on” highway driving assistance technology. Once activated, it can automatically maintain the distance to the vehicle in front, using a speed and distance preset by the driver. It can also provide steering assistance to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane. If the car in front stops, the ProPILOT Assist system can automatically apply the brakes to help bring the vehicle to a full stop if necessary.
The e-Pedal is offered as standard equipment on all grade levels. It allows the driver the simplicity of accelerating, decelerating and stopping the car by using the accelerator pedal alone — a revolutionary innovation that can change the way people drive. What makes the LEAF’s e-Pedal truly unique is the ability to stop and hold, even on a steep hill.
The 2019 Nissan LEAF’s lithium-ion battery pack delivers an estimated range of 150 miles4, which should satisfy the daily driving needs of the majority of Nissan LEAF owners. The battery design adds energy-storage capacity without increasing the size of the battery pack – occupying the exact same dimensions as that of the previous-generation Nissan LEAF. The individual cell structure of the laminated lithium-ion battery cells have been improved, representing a 67 percent increase in energy density versus the original 2010 Nissan LEAF model.
To match the improved output of the high-response 110 kW electric motor and inverter, Nissan engineers enhanced the car’s chassis for better stability. Heavy components, including the battery, are placed in the center of the body, helping achieve smaller yaw moments of inertia compared with front-engine vehicles and thereby improving directional stability, enabling smoother cornering.
The Nissan LEAF’s electric power steering system has a linear feel that enhances confidence, especially on highways, with enhanced feedback from the road surface. The 2019 Nissan LEAF also comes with Intelligent Ride Control for precise electric motor torque control generation when cornering, reducing vibration while simultaneously improving ride quality and steering control.
The Nissan LEAF’s exterior design expresses Nissan’s forward-thinking attitude. The signature V-Motion grille, the boomerang light signature and the floating roof emphasize the presence of Nissan brand design, giving the Nissan LEAF an appearance similar to other Nissan models, such as the popular Rogue.
Inside, the Nissan LEAF’s cabin features roominess and openness with the brand’s “Gliding Wing” design language used as a framework. The driver information display has a simple, light configuration without excessive decoration. It focuses on visibility, creating a tasteful, understated look and feel with both excellent spaciousness and functionality.
The cabin’s interior dimensions comfortably accommodate five people, while the rear cargo area is designed to provide ample luggage space, offering 23.6 cubic feet of available stowage. It also allows for easy charging cable storage.
Available technology and convenience features include standard e-Pedal, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), automatic on/off headlights, Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Start, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant, Automatic Temperature Control with HVAC timer (7.0-inch information display) and 60/40 split fold-down rear seat.
Also available are NissanConnect with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM®, Bose® Premium Audio with seven speakers, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Quick Charge Port, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I-AVM) and Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).
Every 2019 Nissan LEAF is offered with a limited warranty6 covering defects in materials or workmanship for eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, for the lithium-ion battery pack. Nissan also provides a limited warranty against battery capacity loss below nine bars of capacity as shown on the vehicle’s battery capacity level gauge for the first eight years or 100,000 miles for all models.
In the U.S., one of the largest of the 60-plus worldwide markets where Nissan LEAF is sold, Nissan LEAF is offered in three well-equipped grade levels: S, SV and SL. Another version of the 2019 LEAF with a higher range will be introduced at a later date.
Highlights of the 2019 Nissan LEAF include:
Body
- Fresh exterior styling reflecting Nissan design language
- Low and wide dynamic proportions with good stance and stability, visually low center of gravity
- Body designed for aerodynamic efficiency with 0.28 coefficient of drag
- 106.3-inch wheelbase, 176.4-inch overall length, 70.5-inch width, 61.4-inch height
- Standard rear spoiler, flat underbody with rear diffuser
- Available LED headlights with “Direct Lens” system that combines stylish design with high illumination performance
- Available LED Daytime Running Lights
- Standard automatic on/off headlights, available High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Layered blue grille
- Slim-type aerodynamic LED taillights
- Available fog lights (standard on SL)
- Body-color front and rear bumpers
- Charge port location designed for easy use
- Standard charge port light and door lock
- Portable trickle charge cable (110V EVSE)
- Standard dual power remote-controlled heated outside mirrors
- Chrome outside door handles
- Eight available exterior colors: Brilliant Silver Metallic, Gun Metallic, Jade Frost Metallic, Super Black, Scarlet Ember Tintcoat (premium color – pearl metallic plus tinted clearcoat), Pearl White Tricoat (premium color), Glacier White, Deep Blue Pearl
- One two-tone exterior paint treatment: Pearl White/Super Black
Motor and Driveline
- Front motor/front-wheel drive
- Single speed gear reducer
- Battery housed in the floor for optimum vehicle packaging and weight distribution
- Laminated 40 kWh lithium-ion battery with 24 compact, eight-cell modules
- High-response 110kW AC synchronous motor
- 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque
- 6.6 kW onboard charger
- 150-mile EPA estimated range4 on a fully charged 40 kWh battery (battery capacity decreases with time and use; actual range will vary depending upon driving/charging habits, speed, conditions, weather, temperature and battery age)
- Available Quick Charge Port – allows charging to 80 percent capacity in 40 minutes at fast-charging stations (standard on SV and SL, optional on S)
- Shift-by-wire drive selector
- Three standard drive modes: Normal, Eco-Mode and B-Mode
- Standard e-Pedal (advanced 1-pedal operation)
- Standard Hill Start Assist
Suspension, Steering and Braking
- Independent strut front suspension with stabilizer bar
- Torsion beam rear suspension with integrated stabilizer bar
- Vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power steering
- Regenerative braking system, allowing Nissan LEAF to produce its own electric energy for storage in its battery
- Power-assisted front vented disc/solid rear disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
- 16-inch steel wheels with full covers with 205/55R16 Bridgestone Ecopia all-season tires (S grade)
- 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 215/50R17 Michelin Energy Saver all-season tires (SV, SL grades)
- Tire repair kit
Interior Features
- Nissan “Gliding Wing” form instrument panel with clean and modern design
- Five-passenger seating capacity
- Standard 6-way manual driver’s seat, four-way manual front passenger’s seat
- Available 6-way power driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar support
- Bio Suede seat fabric (partially made with bio suede PET materials)
- Available leather-appointed seating
- Available heated front seats
- Available heated rear seats
- 60/40-split folding rear seat
- Available heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Available rear HVAC duct
- Passenger seatback pockets
- High quality gauges with unique EV-IT design for intuitive communication with driver
- Digital gauges: Speedometer, battery temperature, power meter, remaining energy gauge, capacity level gauge, distance to empty display, Eco indicator, outside temperature gauge
- Standard trip computer (percent state-of-charge, instant and average energy consumption, driving time, outside temperature and autonomy range)
- Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
- Available hybrid heater system
- Center console storage
- Palm shifter
- AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD playback capability, 4 speakers, 5.0-inch color LCD display
- Available AM/FM with MP3/WMA playback capability, 6 speakers, 7.0-inch capacitive touchscreen display
- Available 7-speaker Energy Efficient Series Bose® premium audio system
- Auxiliary input jack and USB Connection Port for iPod® and other compatible devices
- Standard Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Start
- Power windows with driver’s window one-touch auto up/down
- Power door locks with auto locking feature
- Remote charge door release
- Two cupholders (front center console), four bottle holders (door panels)
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- 12-volt power outlet
- Front and rear assist grips
- Floor and trunk carpeting
- Available cargo cover
- Standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
- Available NissanConnectSM with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ – with Nissan navigation system with voice guidance 7.0-inch color display with multi-touch control, Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio, HD Radio, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, SiriusXM® Travel Link™ and SiriusXM® Traffic (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), USB connection port for iPod interface and other compatible devices, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®, Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (standard on SV and SL)
- Available NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) (standard on SV and SL)
- Available NissanConnect EV (telematics) – allows remote connection to vehicle, including monitoring battery state of charge/charging status, start charging event and turn on HVAC system (no-charge subscription required)
- Standard Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant
- Standard SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)
- Available HD Radio
- Available HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
- Standard RearView Monitor
- Available Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I-AVM)
- Standard Rear Door Alert RDA)3 system (late availability)
- Standard Black cloth interior trim (S, SV)
- Two available interior leather trim colors – Black and Light Gray (SL only)
Safety, Security and Driving Aids
- Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor
- Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
- Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
- Three-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver’s seat ELR only) with pretensioners and load limiters
- Child seat upper tether anchor
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
- Child safety rear door locks
- Energy-absorbing steering column
- Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
- Side door guard beams
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
- Vehicle Security System (VSS)
- Standard Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Available Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Available ProPILOT Assist
- Available Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
- Available Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Available Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
- Available Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
Models and Manufacturing
- Offered as three well-equipped models: Nissan LEAF S, Nissan LEAF SV and Nissan LEAF SL
- Vehicles and batteries assembled in Smyrna, Tennessee
New Nissan LEAF with e-Pedal
Nissan announced today that the widely anticipated new Nissan LEAF will come with e-Pedal, a revolutionary technology that transforms the way we drive.
With the flip of a switch, the technology turns your accelerator into an e-Pedal, allowing drivers to accelerate, decelerate and stop using just the e-Pedal*. e-Pedal technology is the world’s first one-pedal operation that allows drivers to bring the car to a complete stop even on hills, stay in position, and resume driving instantly.
Drivers can cover 90% of their driving needs with the e-Pedal, making the process of driving more exciting. In heavy traffic and during city commutes, drivers will greatly reduce the need to shift from one pedal to the other, making your drive simpler and more engaging.
The e-Pedal technology represents another key milestone in Nissan’s ongoing commitment to bring accessible, advanced driver assistance technologies to the mainstream. Set to make driving safer and more enjoyable, the development of these technologies is part of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s blueprint for transforming how cars are driven, powered and integrated into society.
By launching the Nissan LEAF, the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle, Nissan established itself as pioneer in the EV movement. Today the Nissan LEAF is the world’s best-selling electric vehicle, with more than 277,000 sold worldwide.
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Nissan ProPILOT Assist technology reduces the hassle of stop-and-go highway driving, ready for U.S. launch
- Nissan enhances the driving experience by introducing technologies to make vehicles more intelligent, exciting and attainable partners
- New ProPILOT Assist hands-on-wheel technology paves the way to the next level of autonomous driving
- Unique Nissan Intelligent Mobility approach makes technology easy and intuitive – ProPILOT Assist features “two-button” activation
Earlier this week, for the first time on public roads in the U.S., Nissan put media behind the wheel to experience its ProPILOT Assist technology, which will be available to customers later this year. ProPILOT Assist reduces the hassle of stop-and-go driving by helping control acceleration, braking and steering during single-lane highway driving.
The ProPILOT Assist system – revealed at Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA) in Michigan, tuned specifically for U.S. roads and drivers – underwent more than 50,000 miles of development on roads across the United States. ProPILOT Assist combines Steering Assist and Intelligent Cruise Control for use in both heavy and flowing traffic situations. It is a “hands-on” driver assist system rather than a “self-driving” feature.
Nissan ProPILOT Assist
“Nissan is a technology pioneer and ProPILOT Assist sets a strong, consumer-focused foundation for fully autonomous vehicles of the future,” said Takeshi Yamaguchi, senior vice president, Research and Development, Nissan Technical Center North America, Nissan North America, Inc.
Nissan has plans to extend this technology to more models in Europe, Japan, China and the United States – with 10 models to be launched by 2020 by the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
How ProPILOT Assist Works
Tuned specifically for U.S. roads, ProPILOT Assist is designed to be more intuitive and user-friendly compared to other driver-assist technologies. It can potentially help lessen driver fatigue and create a more confident driving experience – especially for drivers who experience heavy highway traffic on a daily basis.
ProPILOT Assist uses a forward-facing camera, forward-facing radar, sensors and electronic control module to help the driver stay in the center of the driving lane and to maintain vehicle speed (set by the driver) or help maintain a gap to the preceding vehicle if the vehicle speed drops below the driver-set speed. It also can slow the vehicle to a complete stop and holds the vehicle during traffic jam conditions.
While providing steering assist, reducing the need for constant small steering adjustments, the driver’s hands must be on the steering wheel at all times. Hands-on detection is provided by the system’s steering torque sensor. If the driver only grips the steering system with a light touch, the warning system may activate, alerting the driver to apply more pressure or a tighter grip on the steering wheel.
Steering assist is cancelled in inclement weather if the windshield wipers are in the low or high position (if lane lines can be detected, the system can remain active when the wipers are in the intermittent mode or if the mist function is activated).
The driver’s input always takes priority, overriding the system when the steering wheel is turned or the turn signal is operated (steering assistance goes into a temporary standby mode). The system also goes into temporary standby mode when the accelerator pedal is pressed. And, the system’s Intelligent Cruise Control and lane keep assistance are both cancelled when the brakes are applied.
“ProPILOT Assist has the ability to track curving lanes, helping the driver stay centered in the lane as well as adjusting for various traffic flow conditions,” said Yamaguchi. “However, just as non-autonomous vehicles today, ProPILOT Assist requires the driver to remain engaged in the task of driving at all times – though the technology can reduce driver fatigue and increase driving enjoyment.”
About ProPILOT Assist
Nissan’s new ProPILOT Assist eases driver workload by reducing the amount of driver acceleration, steering and braking input under certain driving conditions. To activate the system, the driver simply pushes the blue ProPILOT Assist ON button, which is integrated into the right-side steering wheel spoke. Step two is to set the Intelligent Cruise Control when the desired speed is reached, as with a normal advanced cruise control system.
When lane markers are consistently detected, steering assist engages and the steering wheel/lane marker icons on the instrument panel turn green. Both right and left hand markers need to be detected by the front camera. Steering assist will engage or disengage depending on the visibility or presence of lane markers, though the Intelligent Cruise Control will remain active.
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop in a traffic jam situation for more than three seconds, the driver just presses the resume button or taps the accelerator pedal to begin moving again.
“ProPILOT Assist functionally enhances the ICC system, including stop, hold and start, while the steering assist’s lane centering helps keep the vehicle in the center of the lane,” added Yamaguchi. “Drivers who have experienced ProPILOT Assist always remark about the difference it makes, not realizing how many acceleration, steering and braking inputs they make under normal driving – and how much more enjoyable it is to have ProPILOT Assist help take care of it for them.”
Nissan Intelligent Mobility –building on global progress
As the world is facing serious challenges such as climate change, traffic congestion, road fatalities and increasing air pollution, Nissan is committed to addressing these challenges by making transportation safer, smarter, and more enjoyable. The ultimate goal is achieving zero-emissions and zero-fatalities on the road. Nissan Intelligent Mobility is the roadmap to achieve it.
Nissan Intelligent Mobility is not about removing humans from the driving experience. Instead, it is about building a better future for Nissan customers where cars are their partners, and where drivers are more confident and more connected.
Nissan Intelligent Mobility encompasses three core areas of innovation, not solely focused on autonomous drive:
Nissan Intelligent Driving helps to give customers more confidence through enhanced safety, control, and comfort. Driver Assist technologies can already be found in Nissan vehicles today, including the Japanese market Nissan Serena, the first model produced to feature ProPILOT Assist technology. Serena will be joined by the European model Qashqai in fall 2017.
Nissan Intelligent Power makes driving more exciting for customers by continuing to reduce emissions and increase fuel economy. Nissan is committed to a holistic approach to achieving zero-emission mobility by making internal combustion engines more efficient and putting more advanced technologies into our electric vehicles.
Nissan Intelligent Integration keeps customers more connected by conveniently linking Nissan cars to the wider society. Nissan is helping to shape a sustainable ecosystem enabling cars to interact with people, other cars and road infrastructure. This approach will eventually lead to remote vehicle operation, reduced traffic jams, more efficient car-sharing, and improved energy management.
2019 Nissan LEAF 40kW Specifications
Specifications are based on latest product information available at the time of release
Mechanical
| Mechanical and Platform | S | SV | SL |
| High-response 110 kW AC synchronous electric motor (EM57) | S | ||
| 40 kWh laminated lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, 192 cells | S | ||
| 147 horsepower @ 3,282 ~ 9,795 rpm | S | ||
| 236 lb-ft of torque @ 0~3283 rpm | S | ||
| 6.6 kW onboard charger (6.0 kW output) Charging time1 (est.) 220V ~ 7.5 hrs 110V ~ 35 hrs Quick Charge 40 min to 80% |
S
O |
S
S |
S
S |
| Portable trickle charge cable (110V EVSE) | S | ||
| Range2: EPA-estimated range – 150 miles (Battery capacity decreases with time and use. Actual range will vary depending upon driving/charging habits, speed, conditions, weather, temperature, and battery age) |
S | ||
| Dedicated EV platform | S | ||
| Battery housed in the floor for optimum vehicle packaging and weight distribution |
S | ||
| Li-ion battery pack warranty3 – 8 years or 100,000 miles against defects; 8 years or 100,000 miles against excessive capacity loss |
S | ||
| Emissions | Tier3Bin0/CFV ZEV, ILEV (Fed), ZEV (CAL) | ||
| Transmission and Drive System | |
| Drive configuration | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission type | Single speed reducer |
| Shifter style | Shift-by-wire drive selector |
| Final drive ratio (:1) | 8.193 |
| Hill Start Assist | S |
| e-Pedal (advanced 1-pedal operation) | S |
| 3 Drive Modes: | |
| Normal | S |
| Eco-Mode – Increased regenerative braking, assists in limiting motor output and reduces HVAC power output |
S |
| B-mode – Engages regenerative braking more aggressively while decelerating | S |
| Brakes | S | SV | SL | |
| Cooperative Regenerative brakes | Electrically-driven Intelligent Brake | |||
| 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | S | |||
| Front | 11.14” x 1.1” vented disc | |||
| Rear | 11.5” x 0.63” vented disc | |||
| 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | S | |||
| Brake Assist | S | |||
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | S | |||
| Parking brake | Manual, foot pedal Electric (E-PKB) | S – |
S O | S O |
| Steering | S | SV | SL | |
| Type | Vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power- steering | |||
| Turning diameter (curb-to-curb, ft.) | 34.8 | 36.1 | 36.1 | |
| Steering Wheel | 3-spoke Manual tilt Leather-wrapped Heated |
S S – – |
S S S O |
S S S S |
| Cruise control switches Audio, Bluetooth® switches Eco-mode switch |
S S S |
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| Suspension | ||
| Front | Type | Independent MacPherson strut w/ coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Type | Torsion beam with integrated stabilizer bar |
| Body/Chassis | |
| Type | Unibody |
| Primary materials | Corrosion-resistant high strength steel |
Exterior
| Wheels & Tires | S | SV | SL |
| Wheels | |||
| 16-inch steel with full wheel covers | S | – | – |
| 17-inch aluminum-alloy, machined finish | – | S | S |
| Tires | |||
| All-season 205/55R16 Bridgestone Ecopia | S | – | – |
| All-season 215/50R17 Michelin Energy Saver | – | S | S |
| Tire repair kit – Mounted in trunk | S | ||
| Exterior Features | S | SV | SL |
| Dual power remote-controlled outside mirrors | S | ||
| Heated outside mirrors | O | O | – |
| Heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals | – | – | S |
| Chrome outside door handles | S | ||
| Aerodynamic underbody cover and rear diffuser | S | ||
| Aerodynamic halogen headlights | S | S | – |
| Aerodynamic LED low beam headlights | – | O | S |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | – | O | S |
| Automatic on/off headlights | S | ||
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | – | O | O |
| Fog lights | – | S | S |
| LED taillights | S | ||
| Center high-mounted stop light | S | ||
| Energy-absorbing body-color front and rear bumpers | S | ||
| Rear spoiler | S | ||
| Fixed roof antenna | S | ||
| Charge port light and lock | S | ||
| Quick charge port | O | S | S |
Interior
| Interior | S | SV | SL |
| 5-passenger seating capacity | S | ||
| 6-way manual driver’s seat | S | S | – |
| 8-way power driver’s seat (with 2-way lumbar) | – | O | S |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | S | ||
| Bio Suede PET material | S | S | – |
| Leather-appointed seating | – | – | S |
| Front heated seats | O | O | S |
| 60/40 folding rear seats | S | ||
| Rear HVAC ducts | O | O | S |
| Passenger seat pockets | S | ||
| Remote charge door release | S | ||
| Digital meter cluster | S | ||
| Trip computer (State of Charge percentage, instant and average energy consumption, driving time, outside temperature and autonomy range) |
S | ||
| Front and rear assist grips | S | ||
| Audio/Navigation | S | SV | SL |
| AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD playback capability, 4 speakers, 5.0-inch color LCD display |
S | – | – |
| AM/FM with MP3/WMA playback capability, 6 speakers, 7.0-inch color LCD display | – | S | – |
| Bose® Premium Audio system with 7 speakers | – | – | S |
| HD Radio | – | S | S |
| Auxiliary input jack and USB connection port for iPod® and other devices | S | ||
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | S | ||
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) | S | ||
| NissanConnectSM with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ – with Nissan navigation system with voice guidance |
– | S | S |
| 7.0-inch color display with multi-touch control, Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio, HD Radio, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, SiriusXM® Travel Link™ and SiriusXM® Traffic (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), USB connection port for iPod interface and other compatible devices, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®, Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant, NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM® |
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| NissanConnect EV (telematics) – allows remote connection to vehicle, including monitoring battery state of charge/charging status, start charging event and turn on HVAC system (no- charge subscription required) |
– | S | S |
| Instrumentation | |
| Digital gauges | Battery temperature Power meter Remaining energy gauge Capacity level gauge Distance to empty display Eco indicator Outside temperature gauge ProPILOT Assist status |
| Convenience Features | S | SV | SL |
| Cruise control | S | – | – |
| Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) | – | S | S |
| Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Start and charge port door release | S | ||
| Power windows with driver’s side one-touch auto up/down |
S | ||
| Power door locks w/auto locking system | S | ||
| Cupholders – 2 in center console | S | ||
| Bottle holders – 4 (door panels) | S | ||
| Sun visors with extension | S | ||
| Glove compartment | S | ||
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | S | ||
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | S | ||
| Rear window defroster with timer | S | ||
| Room lamp | S | ||
| 12-volt power outlet (1 on IP) | S | ||
| Automatic Temperature Control | S | ||
| Heater, AC timer | S | ||
| Charging timer – set desired charge time | S | ||
| Center console storage | S | ||
| Hybrid heater system – (heat pump) | – | O | S |
| Cargo area cover | O | O | S |
| Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror | – | O | S |
| RearView Monitor | S | S | – |
| Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I-AVM) | – | – | S |
| HomeLink® Universal Transceiver | – | O | S |
| Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant | S | ||
| Rear Door Alert (RDA) (late availability) | S | ||
Safety & Security
| Passenger Restraint Systems | ||
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor |
S | |
| Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | S | |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection |
S | |
| Seatbelts | 3-point ALR/ELR Pretensioners Load-limiters |
All (including inboard)(driver ELR only) Front Front |
| Child Safety | |
| Child seat upper tether anchor | S |
| Power window lockout system | S |
| LATCH System | S |
| Child safety rear door locks | S |
| Passive Safety | |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | S |
| Zone Body construction with front & rear crumple zones | S |
| Side door guard beams | S |
| Active Safety | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | S |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) | S |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | S |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | S |
| Safety, Security and Driving Aids | S | SV | SL |
| Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System | S | ||
| Vehicle Security System (VSS) | S | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | S | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | – | O | O |
| ProPILOT Assist | – | O | O |
| Blind Spot Warning (BSW) | – | O | S |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | – | O | S |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) | – | – | S |
| Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) | – | O | O |
Dimensions
| Exterior | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in. | ||
| Overall Length | 176.4 in. | ||
| Overall Width | 70.5 in. | ||
| Overall Height | 61.4 in. | ||
| Track width front/rear | 60.6/61.2 in. | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in. | ||
| Angle of approach | 16.3° | 16.7° | 16.7° |
| Angle of departure | 25.0° | 25.9° | 25.9° |
| Coefficient of drag (Cd) | 0.28 | ||
| Interior | |||
| Seating Capacity | 5 | passengers | |
| Front | Headroom | 41.2 in. | |
| Legroom | 42.1 in. | ||
| Hip room | 51.7 | ||
| Shoulder room | 54.3 | ||
| Rear | Headroom | 37.3 in. | |
| Legroom | 33.5 in. | ||
| Hip room | 50.0 in. | ||
| Shoulder room | 52.5 in. | ||
| Passenger compartment volume | 92.4 ft.3 | ||
| Cargo volume | 2nd row upright 2nd row folded | 23.6 ft3 30.0 ft3 |
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| Total volume | 116.0 ft3 | ||
Weights & Capacities
| Weights (lbs) | S | SV | SL |
| Front | 1,980 | 2,005 | 2,033 |
| Rear | 1,453 | 1,462 | 1,475 |
| Total | 3,433 | 3,468 | 3,508 |
| Weight distribution (f/r) | 58/42 | ||
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,453 | ||
| EPA Estimated Fuel Economy | |
| City (MPGe) | 125 |
| Highway (MPGe) | 100 |
| Combined (MPGe) | 112 |
| Classification | Midsize |
Options & Packages
| Options | S | SV | SL |
| Charge Package: Quick Charge Port, portable charge cable (120V/240V EVSE) | O | – | – |
| S All Weather Package: Heated front seats, heated steering wheel, heated outside mirrors, rear heater ducts |
O | – | – |
| SV All Weather Package: Heated front seats, heated steering wheel, heated outside mirrors, rear heater ducts, hybrid heater |
– | O | – |
| SV Technology Package: ProPILOT Assist (steering assist, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Full Speed Range and Hold, 8-way power driver’s set with 2-way lumber, auto- dimming inside mirror, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, LED headlights, LED Signature Daytime Running Lights, portable charge cable (120V/240V EVSE), Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Electric Parking Brake (ePKB), High Beam Assist (HBA), Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
– | O | – |
| SL Technology Package: ProPILOT Assist (steering assist, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Full Speed Range and Hold, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Electric Parking Brake (ePKB), Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI), High Beam Assist (HBA) |
– | – | O |
| Kick Plates: Replaces standard equipment | O | O | O |
| Cargo Cover: Removable cargo cover | O | O | – |
- Charging times and range estimates may vary depending on driving/charging habits, weather, temperature and battery age.
- Projected MY19 EPA range of 150 miles. Actual range may vary based on driving conditions. Use for comparison only.
- For complete information concerning coverage, conditions and exclusions, see your Nissan dealer and read the actual New Vehicle Limited Warranty booklet.
S – Standard O – Optional
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- ProPILOT™ Assist: It is the driver’s responsibility to remain alert with hands on steering wheel, keeping a look out for other vehicles and pedestrians at all times.
- Use conventional brake pedal for aggressive braking situations.
- Projected MY19EPA range of 150 miles. Actual range may vary based on driving conditions. Use for comparison only.
- Based on cumulative sales data from Dec 2010 – May 2018.
- Rear Door Alert is intended to remind people to check the back seats of their vehicle under certain circumstances. It cannot prevent accidents caused by inattention or carelessness.