2018 Nissan Leaf spotted undisguised ahead of debut

2018 Nissan Leaf spotted undisguised ahead of debut

The 2018 Nissan Leaf has been spotted completely undisguised ahead of its September 6 debut, thanks to these images posted by Broom, where the electric vehicle is being filmed for what is likely some promotional materials.

Let’s get the obvious out of the way – the second-generation Leaf is miles apart from its predecessor when it comes the way it looks. Despite the low-res images, we can clearly see the new Leaf is a lot more aggressive in appearance compared to the roundish first-gen model.

Nissan’s trademark V-motion grille takes its spot up front and centre, flanked by sharper headlights that were previously teased. Also visible are the new taillights, which appear to be reminiscent of those found on the Volvo V40.

2018 Nissan Leaf spotted undisguised ahead of debut

Another interesting aspect of the Leaf’s exterior is the two-tone colour scheme featuring a white body as well as a gloss black roof and tailgate. Though it may appear to be a longer car based on the profile, we’ll have to wait for the Leaf’s official debut for official figures.

Other unknowns include the size of the battery that powers it, along with the output of its electric powertrain. The current Leaf packs a 30-kW battery that offers up to 250 km (NEDC) of range on a single charge.

So far, Nissan has revealed the new Leaf will be equipped with ProPILOT Assist driver-assistance technology, allowing for some level of autonomous driving and self-parking as well. Another “revolutionary technology” is the Leaf’s e-Pedal, which enables one-pedal driving.

GALLERY: 2018 Nissan Leaf spyshots

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Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Another same same car b4 V40 come out? Volvo getting pwned by jepunis lords.

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    • Kelab Kunta on Aug 01, 2017 at 6:08 pm

      Wish this car is sold cheaply if it comes to Malaysia. Last time sell RM250k in Malaysia (the first leaf) and at that time, the bodoh MAI promote EV. Tell everybody to buy EV.

      Who got money to buy RM250k?

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      • Kelab Kunta on Aug 01, 2017 at 8:06 pm

        No idea why our bodo gomen sells the Leaf here for RM250k when all other Governments subsidise people who buy EV cars as an incentive to make people move towards EV.

        I might as well buy a Myvi for RM50k and save the balance RM200k for petrol

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    • Tahar on Aug 02, 2017 at 3:25 pm

      I believe Nissan is into safety reason too in adopting this type of rear design of volvo for clearer visibility alertness .

      Volvo is the industry safety benchmark when comes to car making since they had collected more than 33,000 real life collision or accident datas to date in improvising better safety designs

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  • Iriz EV > All

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  • sape punya camera phone buruk sangat ni?
    hehehehe

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  • choha on Aug 01, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    finally, another decent-looking full electric besides tesla s, 3, x

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