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Nissan LEAF

The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 70% Detailed ratings
Price $31,698 – $38,398 Payments
Fuel consumption N/A
Hats off to the Nissan engineers who built an electric car that not only performs very well, but is also well suited for road trips. Its handling and driving pleasure are comparable to other compact cars. With a 130- to 160-km operating range, the Leaf has what it takes to attract a good number of buyers. As an added plus, its dashboard is both practical and original.

The Car Guide rating  70%

Pros

  • Zero fuel consumption
  • Comfortable interior
  • Pleasant to drive
  • Zero emissions

Cons

  • Worrisome range
  • Long charge time (120 volts)
  • Limited range on the highway
  • Involves a lot of compromises
Driving 6/10
Safety 9/10
Interior 8/10
Reliability 7/10
Winter driving 5/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2013

No major change

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