Overview & Reviews
The 2011 Nissan Leaf is an all-new model.
- Intelligent navigation system.
- Spacious, quiet cabin
- Snappy acceleration
- No more gas stations
- Home charger is a necessity.
- Limited recharging points
- Limited cruising range
User Reviews:
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No battery capacity warranty leaves owners with worthless cars - 2011 Nissan Leaf
By azdre - May 20 - 6:39 pmThe lack of a battery capacity warranty has left dozens of warm-climate owners with cars that are no longer useful, and that are unsellable. There are no dealers in Phoenix, AZ that will take these cars as trade-ins because of the issues with the battery. After getting positive battery care reports, we can travel no more than 50 miles in our car that should go 80-100 miles. Nissan is changing its story at every turn, and refuses to acknowledge a problem. Google: Real World Battery Capacity Loss, and youll see the real deal with how Nissan treats its customers. They do not stand behind this product. They got their 1.4 billion dollar loan, they dont need the LEAF anymore.
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Outstanding So Far - 2011 Nissan Leaf
By jsgenc - April 9 - 9:56 pmJust picked up my Leaf a few days ago and Ive put several 100 miles on it already. Im hooked. Its a remarkable car in many ways. Quiet, smooth, surprisingly powerful and nimble, and cool as all heck. It is not a toy or part-time car by any stretch of the imagination. So long as you understand its limitations, you will use it all the time. I rarely drive more than 80 to 100 miles in a day so it is perfect for me and my familys needs. Its excellent for commuting to work. It is great for running errands and schleping kids around. If you are someone who regularly drives more than 80 to 100 miles per day, do not get a Leaf. If not, check it out now.
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Welcome to the 21st Century! - 2011 Nissan Leaf
By stellarrat - June 28 - 8:24 amIve had my 2011 Leaf for a month now. Its my only car. So far Ive spent a grand total of $8.10 in electricity to drive 729 miles. In my previous car I was spending $180 a month in gasoline and probably another $50 in maintenance (if you averaged it out per month.) In the NW, off-peak power is $.044 / kwh. So, as you can see its saving me about $220 / month. Ive taken this car to every family event, errand and work daily. Not a single problem with range or anything else. I dont even need the 240v charger. The car is just great all around. Good room, good ride, excellent electronics, and decent handling. Acceleration is very good around town.
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Magic Carpet ride - 2011 Nissan Leaf
By 1nissanzealot - December 5 - 10:11 pmIts everything i knew it would be and more! Not over-done and nothing neglected. Its equipped with the latest usable technologies and easy to use it just keeps the "WoW-factor" needle pinned at 10! No more gas fill-ups or oil-changes. feels awesome to start that inevitable break from the "old" to the "whats new and whats-coming". The future is now, be a part of it.n me?
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Experience after 2 months - 2011 Nissan Leaf
By ph_ - August 14 - 9:09 amOk, Ive had a leaf for about 2 months now. Admittedly, I also have a gas car, which I use when I need to go out of town. That said, the Leaf is the primary vehicle being driven about twice the miles as the gas car. Overall, Nissan did an excellent job. I could complain about a number of things but Ill focus on the essentials instead. 1. Plugging in at night is no problem. It takes about 15 seconds - and another 15 in the morning. 2. Acceleration is great. The specs are above. But, from observing the Leafs kilowatt meter, it appears Nissan restricted the acceleartion (probably for safety). Instead of immediately pegging at 80kw (the top of the meter), it... (see forum)
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Smooth As Silk - 2011 Nissan Leaf
By billsea - May 12 - 9:38 amIve really enjoyed owning and driving this car, which is now up to 10,000 miles. It is incredibly smooth, quiet and generally effortless to drive. The interior feels large, with plenty of room in the back for adults. The storage area is ample for the around-town usage dictated by the range. The range is occasionally a nuisance, but thats increasingly mitigated by charge stations. When my trips are well within the range, I have fun with the torque and the low center of gravity. So far its getting about 30 miles per dollar, a fascinating new metric that really puts the sucking sound in the front of our minivan in perspective. (Its five times more expensive to drive that one a mile.)
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Love my Cayenne red Leaf - 2011 Nissan Leaf
By Don - March 19 - 3:12 amWish it had the Tesla range, but great for 105 mile range
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Owning a Leaf +4 days - 2011 Nissan Leaf
By rbdiamond - December 19 - 6:01 pmIve read a number of professional reviews of the Leaf, and what few them mention is what a hoot it is drive. With 207 ft/lbs of torque available at zero miles, versus a Porsche Boxster with 214 ft/lbs at approx. 4400 rpm, the car drives fast and fun. The bluetooth connection is superb for my iphone, my effective cost of going 100 miles is $2.00 vs. the vehicle it replaced at $25.00, and it is very comfortable.
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Hard to work with Nissan support. - 2011 Nissan Leaf
By Lloyd Dawson - August 28 - 12:31 amNissan keeps a lot of information closed to the public. Replies to questions get "canned answers". After a battery replacement the vehicle needed many other repairs. Even when I purchased a 5 year 100000 mile extended warranty the in service date caused me to lose 6 months on the warranty I paid for. We love using our EV but Nissan has been a pain.
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Nissan Leaf & Blink Charging Station - 2011 Nissan Leaf
By rickrick - February 26 - 10:11 pmThe Leaf is a fun car and its always great passing buy the gas stations and not having to pay the ridiculous prices.
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