(Posted on Aug 30, 2018 at 04:05PM by Michelle Bogle)
Are you a college student with a schedule spread across Seattle? Are you tired of relying on public transit to get you to class on time? Are you looking for a used car that’s affordable to own and keep on the road? The one vehicle that checks all of these boxes is a preowned 2016 Nissan Leaf S.
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Unlike other gas-powered cars, the Leaf runs purely on electricity from a 24-kWh lithium-ion battery pack that churns the AC synchronous electric motor. On a single charge, it can travel 84 miles, while spewing out 107 horsepower and 187 lb-ft of torque. That’s quite peppy for a vehicle that gets its power from an outlet! When you park for the evening or set out for a full day of classes, simply plug in the Leaf and the standard 3.6-kWh onboard charger will have it juiced up and ready to roll in only eight hours using a 220-volt line. You won’t have to deal with expensive gas station visits either.
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On the road, the 2016 Leaf is a dream to drive with whisper-quiet operation thanks to the hatchback’s sound-shielding vortex-shedding body panels, aerodynamic antenna, and acoustic laminated windshield. The cabin is also outfitted with cool features that students will love, including standard Bluetooth capability, a four-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with USB and AUX inputs, and a 5-inch color display. Getting out of tight campus parking spots is also a snap with the Leaf’s rearview camera ready to guide you.
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Interested in learning more, including financing options and additional specs? Contact our team at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington, to schedule your test drive in a preowned Leaf.