(Posted on May 28, 2018 at 01:55AM by Michelle Bogle)
Are you ready to say farewell to expensive gas station visits and regular oil changes? If so, consider the 2017 Nissan Leaf S as your next enviro-friendly car. This plug-in all-electric vehicle runs solely on battery power, while delivering a smooth and composed ride with an especially roomy interior.
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Pop the hood on this preowned sedan and you won’t find an engine, but a charging port that juices up the 30-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. It is responsible for powering the 80-kW electric motor that generates a healthy 107 horsepower and 187 lb-ft of torque. According to The Car Connection, this performance allows the Leaf to reach 60 mph in just 10 seconds, which is quite quick for a plug-in car. As you drive around the streets of Seattle, Newcastle and Puyallup, you’ll also enjoy a whisper quiet cabin from the electric powerplant.
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Inside, the Leaf dishes up a surprising amount of stretch out space since there isn’t a gas tank occupying the rear of the vehicle and the battery is tucked underneath the floor. With room for five passengers, all occupants will enjoy nice leg room with 42.1 inches in the front and 33.3 inches in the back. There’s also 23.6 cubic feet of cargo room with all seats in place or 30 cubic feet with the second row folded down.
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The 2017 Leaf S is a fantastic preowned choice for Seattle drivers. To learn more, contact Kirkland Nissan to schedule a test drive today.