

Shane O'Donoghue
2026 Nissan Leaf review: Quick drive
Pros
- Step up in refinement, quality
- Smooth driving manners
- Stylish design
Cons
- Not massive inside
- Likely to be more expensive
- No rear window wiper
4 Months Ago
The new Nissan Leaf is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $50,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $61,490 for the E+.
There are 2 variants of the Leaf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2022.
The Nissan Leaf is only available with an electric motor that produces 110kW and 320Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2023 Leaf is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,490 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,788 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,030 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,530 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 394 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Nissan Leaf Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.


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Nissan Leaf
The cheapest Nissan Leaf is the Base that starts from $50,990.
See all Nissan Leaf PricingThe most expensive Nissan Leaf is the e+ that starts from $61,490.
See all Nissan Leaf PricingThe best towing capacity of a Nissan Leaf is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and e+.
See all Nissan Leaf towing capacityThe largest Nissan Leaf is the Base which measures 1788mm wide, 4490mm in length and sits 1530mm tall.
The most powerful Nissan Leaf is the e+ which has 160kW of power from its null engine.
The Nissan Leaf is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Nissan Leaf is the e+ which weighs 2140 kg (kerb weight).
The Nissan Leaf uses Electric.
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