Nissan Leaf Nismo

By Sam Hardy

November 2011

Nissan took the wraps off another Nismo concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show - a sporty version of its Leaf electric car.

Following the Juke Nismo Concept, the Leaf gets a sporty bodykit with white paintwork and cool blue lighting. It also has 18-inch alloy wheels.

Talking about the new model to Auto Express, Andy Palmer, Nissan's executive vice president for planning, said: "The Leaf Nismo will have around 10 percent more power than the standard car.

"It will also have a weight reduction too as this will bring benefits to handling and range. It also gets a ride and handling package to make it more sporty to drive."

Nissan has already taken the wraps off the Juke Nismo Concept, which gets pearl white paint with red highlights, sports suspension and a 1.6 turbo petrol engine with around 200bhp.

Both cars are officially being used to gather feedback on the direction of Nismo, but are expected to go on sale at the end of 2012.