What's New For The 2019 Nissan LEAF

Expect more power and a longer battery life out of the Nissan LEAF in 2019. In fact, it gives you 40% more range than previous generations. The new LEAF yet again proves why it is the best-selling electric car in the world. Between the surprising amount of power from an electric engine, to the new standard safety features, there is a lot to love about this eco-friendly car. Get full details below and then browse new LEAF models for sale near you.

High-Tech Features

The LEAF comes in 3 trim levels. They are S, SV, and SL. There are a lot of types of technology you can get, depending on which trim level you select. Nissan Intelligent Mobility™ is a system designed to sync with your smartphone. It has a display that you can customize that will give you all the information you need about your apps and music. A 7" color touchscreen is available as well. The LEAF is compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Another available feature is the NissanConnect EV with Services, which allows you to do certain things from your smartphone or watch. Things this feature can do include pre-setting the temperature for when you get in the car, checking the current charge level of your battery, and knowing exactly how much further you can go before stopping to charge again.

Available interior options like heated seats and steering wheel help add to the comfort of this vehicle. There is also an automatic climate control system to help keep you and your passengers comfortable, no matter the weather.

Under the Hood

This vehicle comes with a 110 kW AC synchronous electric motor. This can produce up to 147 horsepower. The torque available is 236 lb-ft. You get a 40 KWH Lithium-Ion battery to keep you going and a 6.6 kW onboard charger.

The Range on this vehicle is 150 miles. One great feature is the DC Quick Charge, which can give you 90 miles of range in just 30 minutes. There is an Eco mode, which further expands your range. If you are really want to see how far you can go on a charge, active B mode. This uses even more regenerative braking than the Eco mode, which helps charge the battery.

Nissan Leaf Safety

There are a lot of great safety features in this new LEAF. You get six standard airbags, including front-mounted side-impact supplemental ones. In the event of a rollover collision, there is a sensor to detect the vehicle is upside down and deploy roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental airbags.

The 2019 comes with anti-lock brakes. This, in combination with Electronic brake force distribution, makes sure you can stop safely. This system is designed to detect when there is extra weight in the back and adjust the rear brakes. Other safety features include the LATCH child seat system and a Tire pressure monitoring system.

Optional safety features on the 2019 LEAF include Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Intelligent Lane Intervention, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Call or visit Pinnacle Nissan in Scottsdale for more information or to take a test drive of the 2019 Nissan LEAF.