Next-gen Nissan Leaf revealed in full, check key highlights 

KUALA LUMPUR: After years of development and several teasers, the all-new third-gen Nissan Leaf has finally been revealed in its full form. Redesigned from the ground up, the new Leaf is a family-friendly EV crossover that promises a responsive and smooth performance with increased maximum range, enhanced charging speed and a technology suite.

2025 Nissan Leaf: Key highlights

Sleek new design

The new Leaf features a crossover-like design with improved aerodynamics inspired by the Chill-Out concept previewed in 2021. The car features a distinctive “ni-san” geometric symbol, combining two vertical rectangles with three horizontal ones. Pronounced as “ni-san”, it appears in the headlights, taillights, wheels, as well as interior trim.

Other key design highlights include - 

• Refreshed V-motion front fascia with a bold black grille incorporating an illuminated Nissan logo and unique rectangular lighting elements, and full-width LED running lamp 
• Significantly reduced drag coefficient (from 0.29 to 0.26)
• Motorised flush door handles (for the first time in a Nissan car) 
• 3D holographic tail lamps delivering a futuristic “digital Zen” element
• A flowing roofline with a katana blade-like trim, inspired by the Nissan Z sports car
• Aerodynamic Rear with a liftgate spoiler mounted at a 45-degree angle
• 18-or 19-inch inch alloy wheels

Spacious and connected interior

The interior is spacious with an almost entirely flat floor thanks to Nissan’s CMF-EV platform. It features a wide, floating-style dashboard, redesigned seats offering enhanced second-row knee room and a slimmer center console with shift controls now located on the dashboard. Other key highlights are -

• 12.3-inch or 14.3-inch displays for instrumentation and infotainment with built-in Google services such as Maps, Assistant and Play Store
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto 
• Wireless phone charger
• NissanConnect Services app support for monitoring battery status, charging, cabin temperature and more
• Bose speakers premium sound system with headrest speakers
• 64-colour ambient lighting
• 1,571 litres of cargo capacity with flexible storage using the Divide-N-Hide system
• 3.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load functionality
• Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) support for home energy savings
• Nissan’s first dimming panoramic roof

Improved driving range

The third-gen Leaf features an all-new, 3-in-1 EV powertrain with an integrated motor, inverter and reducer (10% smaller than its predecessor). As for output, the base-spec variant generates a maximum power of 177 PS and a peak torque of 345 Nm, while the higher model pushes out 218 PS and 355 Nm. This represents a significant increase of 68 PS and 35 Nm over its predecessor.

The EV comes in two liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery options, both offering thermal conditioning functionality. The 52 kWh battery offers a WLTP-claimed range of 436 km (previous e+ model had 385 km), whereas the bigger 75 kWh pack can let the vehicle cruise up to 604 km. When connected to a fast charger, it can juice up from 10 to 80% in 35 minutes only.

Along with a new multi-link rear suspension, the EV features e-Pedal Step System, which now comes with an adaptive regenerative braking system. 

Advanced safety systems

The new Nissan Leaf comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of advanced and innovative driver assist technologies to make daily driving easier and more intuitive. It includes -

• Automatic Emergency Braking (with Pedestrian Detection)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Lane Departure Prevention
• Blind Spot Intervention
• Forward Collision Warning
• 3D Around View Monitor – 8 camera angles for easier parking
• ProPILOT Assist
• Secondary Collision Mitigation Braking 

Nissan President and CEO Ivan Espinosa says, “The Nissan LEAF reflects our commitment to innovation and sustainability. The original LEAF helped popularize electric vehicles, and this third generation invites consumers to embrace an EV lifestyle with a range of compelling features. It plays an important role in our Re:Nissan action plan, offering impressive performance, stylish design, and advanced technology.”

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