It’s an exciting time of the year if you’re a Nissan fan or an EV aficionado. The all-new completely redesigned 2018 LEAF has just hit our showroom here in Seattle. This is a futuristic all-electric vehicle that delivers a sensational mix of raw, efficient performance and sophisticated driving technologies, as "What Car?" details below.
The 2018 LEAF benefits from an amazing, zero-emissions output of 147 HP and 236-lb.-ft. of torque. The 40-kilowatt lithium-ion battery enables a driving range of 150 miles—that’s 43 more than the 2017 model! And because the ePedal system is now included, you’ll be able to use a single input to start, stop, brake, and accelerate along the roads of Seattle, Renton, and Bellevue.
There’s also Traffic Aware Cruise Control (TACC). It automatically senses cars traveling in front of you and intelligently adjusts your cruising setting to speed you up or down as necessary to account for their acceleration or deceleration. Additionally, ProPILOT Assist is on-hand to provide autonomous driving assistance, keeping you centered in your lane. It’s even useful in stop-and-go situations, unlike competing systems in other autos.