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William Stopford
Nissan locks in three new electric cars for expanded UK factory
Nissan's UK plant is being transformed into an EV-only plant, which will produce electric versions of the Juke and Qashqai plus a new Leaf.
2 Years Ago
2012 Nissan Leaf
The 2012 Nissan Leaf is a small Car. When it was new, prices in Australia started around $51,490.
There is 1 variant of the Leaf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2011.
The 2012 Leaf was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
The Nissan Leaf is only available with an electric motor that produces 80kW and 280Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $51,490 - $51,500â€
- Transmission
- Auto or Single-Speed Auto
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Electric
- Body Types
- Hatchback
- Powertrain Type
- Electric
- Retail Price
- $51,490 - $51,500â€
- Transmission
- Auto or Single-Speed Auto
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Electric
- Body Types
- Hatchback
- Powertrain Type
- Electric
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Nissan Leaf
2012 Nissan Leaf
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
2012 Nissan Leaf
Available Variants
The Nissan Leaf comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.
2012 Nissan Leaf
News
William Stopford
Nissan locks in three new electric cars for expanded UK factory
Nissan's UK plant is being transformed into an EV-only plant, which will produce electric versions of the Juke and Qashqai plus a new Leaf.
2 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
Nissan Leaf recalled
Nissan has recalled 1766 examples of its electric Leaf due to an issue with the cruise control software, which could malfunction.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Used Nissan Leaf batteries to power local EV component manufacturing
There's life after Leaf for used EV batteries at Nissan, which is repurposing lithium-ion packs to power production of parts for the new Leaf.
3 Years Ago
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Power to Weight
52.12 kW/t
52.12 kW/t
164.34 kW/t
Boot Space
370 - 410 litres
250 litres
505 litres
Vehicle Range
170 km
170 km
1,447 km
Price
$51,490 - $51,500
$21,990
$74,500
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
5 - 7 years
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,000 kg
1,000 kg
1,800 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
160 mm
98 mm
160 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
40 kWh
40 kWh
Vehicle Range (EV)
170 km
170 km
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Base
2023
$50,990
e+
2023
$61,490
Year
2023
Fuel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Hatchback
Number of Doors
5 Doors
Drivetrain
Front
Maximum Power
110 kW
160 kW
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2012 Nissan Leaf
Dimensions
4,445 mm
1,770 mm
1,550 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,445 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,770 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,400 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Looking for complete Nissan Leaf size & space specs?
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.
Nissan Leaf
Sales Data
2024357Total Sales
202562Total Sales
20260YTD Sales
Nissan Leaf Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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2012 Nissan Leaf
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Nissan Leaf is the base variant that starts from $51,490.
See all Nissan Leaf PricingThe most expensive Nissan Leaf is the base variant that starts from $51,500.
See all Nissan Leaf PricingThe best towing capacity of a Nissan Leaf is offered by the base variant which can tow 1000 kg.
See all Nissan Leaf towing capacityThe largest Nissan Leaf is the base variant which measures 1770mm wide, 4445mm in length and sits 1550mm tall.
The most powerful Nissan Leaf is the base variant which has 80kW of power and 280nm of torque.
The Nissan Leaf is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The Nissan Leaf is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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