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Nissan Leaf Hatchback 160kW e+ N-Connecta 62kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	e+ N-Connecta
Price	£32,945
Battery Capacity	62
Engine Power - BHP	217
Acceleration	6.9
Top Speed	98 mph
Length	4490 mm
Width	1788 mm
Height	1545 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	435 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1731 kg

Driver Convenience

7" Combimeter
8" touchscreen navigation and entertainment system
Apple car play/Android Auto
Blind spot intervention
Blind spot warning
E Pedal
eCall emergency call system
Intelligent Cruise control (ICC)
Intelligent lane intervention
Lane departure warning system
Nissan connect services with nav
Push button starter
Rear cross traffic alert
Speed limiter
Speed sensitive power steering
Telematics system
Trip computer
Voice control system

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

6.6 kw On-board charger
6.6 kW onboard charger
EVSE charging cable

Entertainment

6 speakers
AM/FM/DAB audio system
Aux-in socket
Remote audio control
Two rear USB sockets
USB port

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Body colour mirror caps
Chrome door handles
e+ embossed charging port
Electric front/rear windows
Electrically adjustable and folding door mirrors
Follow me home headlights
Gloss black finish B pillar
High beam assist
Illuminated charge port
Integrated turn signals in mirrors
Intelligent auto headlights
LED signature daytime running lights
LED tail light signature
LED third brake light
Metallic blue rear bumper accent
Rain sensor
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Shark fin antenna

Interior Features

100kW Quick Charger Capacity
12V socket
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
Automatic air conditioning with timer and heater
Front centre console and armrest
Front head restraints
Front seatback pockets
Heat pump
Height adjustable driver seat
Isofix child seat anchor points
Leather steering wheel
Manual adjust driver/passenger seats
PTC (Positive Temp Co-efficent) heater
Quick charge port
Rake and reach adjustable steering column
Rear assist grips
Rear head restraints
Rear heater duct
Single front passenger seat
Synthetic leather/cloth upholstery

Packs

Heat pack - LEAF
Tech Pack - Leaf

Passive Safety

3 point front seatbelts with pre-tensioners
3x3 point rear seatbelts
Curtain airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist
Intelligent emergency braking with pedestrian recognition
Intelligent trace control
Manual child proof rear door locks
Seatbelt reminder for driver and front passenger
Side airbags
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system
VDC Dynamic Vehicle Control

Security

Deadlock
Immobiliser
Nissan i-key
Remote central locking
Thatcham Cat.1 alarm

Wheels

17" Alloy wheels

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	75
Battery Capacity in kWh	62
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	690
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	6.6
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Front
Coupler/Connector Type	CHAdeMO Type 2
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	18
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.5
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	513
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	385
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	319
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	239

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	25E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	93
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	71
NCAP Safety Assist %	71
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.9
Engine Power - BHP	217
Engine Power - RPM	4600
Engine Torque - NM	340
Engine Torque - RPM	500
Top Speed	98 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/50 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/50 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1545 mm
Length	4490 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm
Width	1788 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2030 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2181 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1176 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	435 l
Max. Loading Weight	450 kg
Max. Roof Load	35
Minimum Kerbweight	1731 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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