Video Summary
Here are the key points and findings of the 2023 Nissan Leaf SV Plus video review:- The 2023 Leaf has a revised front bumper, grille, and exterior lighting.
- There are new multi-spoke rims and an illuminated Nissan badge.
- Two trim levels are available: base S and SV Plus; both trims are front-wheel drive.
- The base S starts at $28,000 with a 40-kilowatt-hour battery, a 110-kilowatt electric motor, and 147 horsepower.
- S standard features include e-pedal regenerative braking, Nissan Safety Shield 360, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
- The SV Plus, starting at $36,000, has a 60-kilowatt-hour battery with a 160-kilowatt motor, 214 horsepower, navigation, and ProPilot Assist.
- The SV Plus also comes with a higher output charger.
- The SV Plus test vehicle exterior had LED lighting, halogen turn signals, no plastic cladding and an aggressive side skirt.
- A black window and blacked-out roof trim are included with the paint color of pearl white.
- The wheel and tire setup includes funky multi-spoke 17" rims wrapped in Michelin Energy Saver all-season tires.
- Full rear parking sensing also included.
- Under the hood is a 214-horsepower electric motor with about 212 miles of range.
- Despite being the top trim, the interior door panel has some hard plastic and a cloth armrest.
- Storage in the doors is impressive; the seats have blue contrast; they are also fully adjustable with an electric.
- The dashboard is all hard plastic.
- It has a more powerful motor, has navigation and ProPilot Assist.
- 0 to 60 can be done between 6 and 6.5 seconds if you can get the traction down.
- 360 camera, upgraded sound system and 212 miles of range.
- Steering rack feels really good.
- There are more features in the SV trim.
- A regular S 0-60 is achieved in 7.4 seconds.
- It is tough to put the power down when accelerating from a stop with front-wheel drive.
- A four-door SUV would provide all-wheel drive.
- This car is not very pet friendly.
- A top choice if one wants the EV and the need to save $5,000 to $10,000.
