Overview & Reviews
For 2012, the Nissan Leaf gets more standard features, with the trade-off being a price increase of $2,420 on base models and $3,530 on SL models. Cold-weather features such as heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, heated exterior mirrors and a battery heater are now standard on all models, with SL models adding a standard quick-charge port.
- Intelligent navigation system.
- Spacious, quiet cabin
- Snappy acceleration
- Ample features
- No more gas stations
- Small trunk for a hatchback.
- Home charger is a necessity
- Limited recharging points
- Limited cruising range
User Reviews:
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Still great after 11 months - 2012 Nissan Leaf
By early74b - July 6 - 1:29 pmWe were on the original resv list from 04/2010, picked up the car at the end of Dec 11. We have about 8K miles now and have been quite happy with it. Were in IL so in addition to the $7.5K fed tax credit they offer 10% IL EPA MSRP rebate and 50% rebate on charger + install. Weve averaged about 4.3 miles per kWh (which we pay 6.6 cents per kWh) so very cheap to run. Only maintenance so far is to rotate tires. Car is very, very quiet and smooth ride; so far holding up quite well, no problems at all. We use it on 30 mile daily commutes and 50 to 80 on each weekend day. Heated seats front & back and steering wheel are welcome on cold days!
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5,000 miles and loving it - 2012 Nissan Leaf
By jberolo - June 9 - 8:08 pmI was lucky to find a dealer car with only 3000 miles and still new even though I bought it as used vehicle. There is little I cannot do with my LEAF. I have a pickup truck when I need to drive farther than my LEAF can take me, but honestly I hardly ever need to drive it. The range of the LEAF works for 90% of my daily and weekly driving needs.