Some news about Leaf Nissan. Based on a teaser post on Nissan Malaysia’s Facebook page last month, the second generation ZE1, renewed last year, which looks set to be offered as a 2023 model year product in the near future. In it, it is simply hinted that the updated all-electric hatchback will be available soon.
It can be said at least that the Leaf’s 2022 upgrade is mild, with external revisions including one
front grille and includes the brand’s new logo, redesigned wheels and rear tailgate as well as the availability of new exterior colors.
There are no changes inside, and so the interior remains the same design elements, except for the new logo on the steering wheel. Familiar items include the NissanConnect touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and other connected services, as well as the automaker’s ProPILOT suite, which includes a range of assistance systems. driver assistance and safety.
The update also doesn’t contain any mechanical changes, so the Leaf continues to be offered in two configurations and outputs were available to it previously. Base model, that’s what was introduced here in 2019comes with a 40 kWh battery pack and an electric motor with 150 PS (148 hp) and 320 Nm of torque driving the front wheels, and has a range of up to 311 km (NEDC cycle). ).
There is also a higher-spec e+ version, which has a 62 kWh battery and a higher output of 217 PS (214 hp) and 340 Nm. It is likely that the 2023 refresh for our market will continue to have a 40 kWh battery version.
There’s no indication on the price yet, but it won’t be far from the current pre-facelift price, which was priced at RM 188,888 when it was launched in 2019, before being revised to RM168,800 And after that, RM175,800.
LIBRARY: Nissan Leaf Refresh 2022, Europe
