Car group tests

Leaf a zero hero

Nissan Leaf will make family motoring electric.

By:Auto Express team

12 Aug 2009

.polaris__post-meta--date { display: none; } .polaris__post-meta--date.no-script { display: block; padding-left: 45px } 12 Aug 2009

An all new, all-electric family hatch promises to bring eco to the masses, courtesy of Nissan.

View the NIssan Leaf in-depth

Go Back toBMW's Green Stunner

In This Review

Introduction
Gas guzzlers seem to be a dying breed, but that doesn't mean the end of desirable motors. Auto Express has got the hottest news from the motoring world as it cleans up it's act.
Gocycle Electric Bike
Can't live without your gas guzzler? Cut down on commuting emissions with the Gocycle.
Stop-Start shoot-out
Seven cars with the latest in Stop Start technology are put through their paces.
Tesla Model S
Electric saloon in the works for Tesla.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Mitsubishi electric baby to go on sale.
Ford Mondeo ECOnetic vs Vauxhall Insignia ecoFLEX
Two of the motor industries top-rated cars have released special green editions - see how they match up against each other.
BMW's Green Stunner
BMW planning eco beauty for Frankfurt.
Leaf a zero hero
currently reading
Nissan Leaf will make family motoring electric.

Cars

Audi A3

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a116mol0p2qo { display: none !important; }

RRP £26,310Avg. savings £2,713 off RRP*Used from £9,970

New Audi A3 Used Audi A3

Volkswagen Golf

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a116mol0p2qp { display: none !important; }

Volkswagen Golf

RRP £25,250Avg. savings £2,502 off RRP*Used from £8,995

New Volkswagen Golf Used Volkswagen Golf

Skoda Kodiaq

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a116mol0p2qq { display: none !important; }

RRP £39,045Avg. savings £4,255 off RRP*Used from £11,195

New Skoda Kodiaq Used Skoda Kodiaq

Volkswagen Polo

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a116mol0p2qr { display: none !important; }

Volkswagen Polo

RRP £15,270Avg. savings £1,925 off RRP*Used from £6,590

New Volkswagen Polo Used Volkswagen Polo

* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP

Most Popular

Geely EX5 Ultra - side

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a116mol0p2qs { display: none !important; }

New Geely EX5 Ultra offers new battery and an extra 13 miles more range to enjoy

The new EX5 Ultra is “well suited to active lifestyles and light towing” according to Geely

News

27 Apr 2026

Omoda badge

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a116mol0p2qt { display: none !important; }

New Omoda 2 set to steal the Ford Puma’s thunder with £20k price tag

One of the UK’s fastest-growing brands is aiming for the B-segment and its huge sales volumes

News

27 Apr 2026

Audi Q4 e-tron facelift - front action

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a116mol0p2qu { display: none !important; }

New Audi Q4 e-tron facelift: electric SUV gets updated look and jump in range

The hugely popular Audi Q4 e-tron looks to back up its success with a timely update

News

27 Apr 2026