Video Summary
The key points of the car review are:- The new Nissan Leaf has new crossover styling.
- Despite its looks, the new Leaf is smaller than the current car, shorter overall. The width has increased by an inch.
- There is actually less ground clearance on the new Leaf.
- The styling is similar to an SUV coupe, with some Ariya and Nissan Z styling.
- Motorized push-out door handles are present in the front.
- The smaller motor sees a significant increase in power; the larger motor sees a torque increase.
- The 2026 Leaf can be had with a 52 kWh battery; upon initial launch, a 75 kWh unit will be available.
- Range will be anywhere from over 250 miles to over 300 depending on the trim.
- The new car can now charge at speeds up to 150 kW. There is an onboard 7.2 kW charger.
- Charging ports are present on both sides of the vehicle.
- All Leaf trims will come with Nissan's Safety Shield 360 and ProPILOT Assist standard.
- The car can capture wasted heat from the motor and charger to keep the battery at an optimal temperature during winter.
- Standard heat pump and available battery heater are also present.
- There is a lot of space in the rear seat. There's nice support on the cushion, good legroom, and lot of headroom.
- Dual 14.3-inch screens that are fully customizable for the driver information center and the infotainment system.
