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2018 Nissan LEAF Racking Up Awards Ahead of Seattle Release
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(Posted on Dec 15, 2017 at 01:58AM by Billy Kirk)

The praise for Nissanâ€™s all-new 2018 LEAF is growing ever greater ahead of its release early next year. A number of journalists and esteemed organizations have recognized its dedication to intelligent technology and a zero-emissions design, and now the automobile has been namedÂ â€œBest Small Family Car.â€

The distinction comes courtesy of the Next Green Car Awards 2017, which recognizes the most environmentally friendly automobiles that debuted in the United Kingdom overÂ the past year. Eight separate categories were offered and winners were chosen from a pool of 21 different models from 18 total manufacturers. Notably, the LEAF snagged the same commendation in 2015.

Highlights of the 2018 LEAF that wowed the Next Green Car Awards judges were its driving technologies and improved rangeâ€”the latter now at 150 miles, an improvement of 43 over the 2017 model. The vehicle also incorporates a fantastic, 40-kilowatt lithium-ion battery that results in 147 horses and 236-lb.-ft. of torque. Additionally, the new ePedal system lets operators start, accelerate, brake, and stop all via one input. Further, semi-autonomous control is provided in single-lane highway situations.

Call us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle today to hear more about all the commendations the 2018 LEAF has garnered thus far!