Welcome back to our consumer reviews section, Kirkland and Seattle residents! If you’ve been struck by the all-electric craze, we think you’ll find a winner in the 2017 LEAF SL. This amazing Nissan EV will dazzle you with its engine efficiency and wonderful mix of premium features.
The LEAF sells like hotcakes and it isn’t difficult to understand why. Popping open the hood, you’ll find an 80 kW AC synchronous engine paired with a 30 kWh, 360V lithium-ion battery that powers the machine. It kicks out 107 HP and 187-lb.-ft. of torque. If you’ve been worried about range, well, don’t be; you can speed along for 107 miles on one charge. When you do stop, a 220-volt outlet will take you from “empty†to “full†in just seven hours.
The 2017 Nissan LEAF SL is well-outfitted. It comes with dual-zone automatic air conditioning to please both sides of the cabin, as well as heated seats to keep the driver and front passenger warm on cold days. As you cruise along, the AM/FM/HD system offers SIRIUS satellite functionality that will keep you entertained, and the navigation unit will keep you safely on your route.