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Overview
The 2012 Nissan Leaf Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 1st May 2010. The Nissan Leaf is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Japan with prices starting at $51,490 before on-road costs.
This Nissan Leaf uses a fully electric engine.
The Nissan Leaf measures 1550mm (61.0 inches) in height, 4445mm (175.0 inches) in length, 1770mm (69.7 inches) in width with a 2700mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1535kg (3384.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Leaf Base comes standard with 205/55 R16 front tyres and 205/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2012 Nissan Leaf Base has a 160mm ground clearance with a 1000kg braked and 600kg unbraked towing capacity.
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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
4 - 6 years
1 year
3 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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Dimensions
4,445 mm
1,770 mm
1,550 mm
| 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 |
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Explore Nissan Leaf Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 0
Fuel
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Information
Charging Information Mode2 Scenario: Mode 2
Charging Information Mode2 Voltage: 200
Charging Information Mode4 Scenario: Mode 4
Charging Information Mode2 Amps: 10
Charging Information Mode4 Duration: 0.50
Charging Information Mode2 Duration: 8.00
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Front
Electric Motor
Electric Motor1 Motor Number: 1
Electric Motor1 Max Torque Motor Nm: 280
Electric Power Source
Electric Power Source Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Electric Power Source Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour: 40.00
Electric Power Source Battery Voltage: 360.0
Electric Power Source Battery Amp Hour: 111.1
Electric Power Source Range Km: 170.00
Electric Power Source Range Miles: 105.63
Electric Power Source Battery Cell Count: 192
Electric Power Source Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
Electric Power Source Useable Battery Kilowatt Hour: 39.00
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 0.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 170
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 0.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 0.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 0
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 0.0
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 11.9
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 145
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 90
Performance Max Speed On Electric Power Only Km H: 145
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 80
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 109
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 280
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 0
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 2730
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 80
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps Electric Motor: 109
Power Maximum Torque Nm Electric Motor: 280
Power Consumption
Power Consumption Combined Kwh100km: 17.3
Power Consumption Combined Wh Mile: 107
Power Consumption Combined Wh Km: 173
Power Consumption Combined Kwh100 Miles: 10.7
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Description: Automatic
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Code: Re1f61a
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 91
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 91
Wheels Tire Rear Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Wheels Tire Front Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: N Ev
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 410
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 14.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 24.0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 679
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 61.0
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1550
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2700
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 106.3
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 69.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1770
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 175.0
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4445
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1535
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.4
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1540
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.6
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10400
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 34.1
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 160
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 6.3
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 41.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1046
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 947
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1382
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 54.4
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1334
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 52.5
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1308
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 51.5
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1270
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 50.0
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1069
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.1
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 790
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 31.1
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: LED
Led Lights
Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights
Led Lights Low Beam Location: Low Beam
Paint
External Color: Black
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Privacy Glass
Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3384
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1535
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2205
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 600
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1323
Tare Weight Kg: 1535
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Parking Assistance
Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Active: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
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