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FIRST DRIVE New Nissan Leaf | the legend is back

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Join Ginny as she takes a first take a look at the all-new Nissan LEAF, the long-awaited follow-up to the vehicle that kick-started the electric revolution. When the original, legendary LEAF arrived back in 2010, it proved that EVs could be useful, reputable and genuinely functional every day. However after more than a years, competitors have raced ahead … so has Nissan done enough to make this brand-new LEAF a leader as soon as again?

In this video, Ginny explores what's new, from its bold style and updated variety to the latest tech and driving dynamics. She also asks the huge question: has Nissan waited too long to transform its most important EV?

Join us as we discover whether this reinvented LEAF can recover its crown as the initial daily electrical hero, or if it's been left behind in a crowded field of new contenders.

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45 responses to “FIRST DRIVE New Nissan Leaf | the legend is back”

  1. @johnnodge4327 Avatar
    @johnnodge4327

    Nice it’s being built in the UK.
    The interior looks very Ioniq 5 to my eyes, it even has V2L, like the Ioniq 5.

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Good comparison – we can see the similarity.

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    2. @yo2trader539 Avatar
      @yo2trader539

      I don’t know how the LEAF was sold in the UK, but the original LEAF in Japan was designed to serve as an external power source during natural disasters.

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    3. @erik5820 Avatar
      @erik5820

      @@yo2trader539 I think that is via the Chademo. The car has the feature but it hasn´t really come to anything – as you would need a private Chademo (not realistic) with V2G implemented (doesn´t really exist).

      Reply
  2. @jjgermancarsdontsignal7746 Avatar
    @jjgermancarsdontsignal7746

    I wasn’t that impressed until you said it was built in the UK.Lets hope it’s sales are high and supports Great British jobs in Sunderland.

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    1. @mickydripping Avatar
      @mickydripping

      Yes I’m from the erea and it’s good news for sunland..

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    2. @FancyaBevMate Avatar
      @FancyaBevMate

      Great British workers yes sadly the vehicles they assemble don’t have a real warranty its shambolic!

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    3. @russelllapua4904 Avatar
      @russelllapua4904

      @@mickydripping what about moonland

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    4. @mickydripping Avatar
      @mickydripping

      ​@@russelllapua4904that’s the way we say it sunland.. Thanks for the concern 🎉🎉

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    5. @UnknownUser-rb9pd Avatar
      @UnknownUser-rb9pd

      Given the reliability record of nearly all “Great British” built cars I’ll be purchasing a car that was built by “Great” Korean or Japanese workers.

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  3. @vitalyromas6752 Avatar
    @vitalyromas6752

    Ni, San – the tail light is the example of perfect work of designers

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Striking aren’t they!

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  4. @markrozee Avatar
    @markrozee

    Not the sort of car I would buy, BUT it is far higher up my list, due to Sunderland factory❤❤❤

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  5. @colin7425 Avatar
    @colin7425

    It would be nice to see it in some different colours now. Only seen it in that Aqua shade.

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  6. @onesky8647 Avatar
    @onesky8647

    I’d say the new Leaf (and Micra) will have a better chance than the Ariya ever had. I hope it’s not too late for Nissan.

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    1. @nigelcooper6575 Avatar
      @nigelcooper6575

      😅can’t wait for the test drive

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    2. @nigelcooper6575 Avatar
      @nigelcooper6575

      ❤❤❤❤

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    3. @junehanzawa5165 Avatar
      @junehanzawa5165

      That last point is the issue. They waited 5 years, if not 10, too long so save them.

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    4. @MartinMartinX Avatar
      @MartinMartinX

      I heard many rumors that they will bancrupt . Very bad economic stats . Will see …

      Reply
  7. @mmm1826 Avatar
    @mmm1826

    This car is amazing for it’s price and performance. Looking forward to having this as my new car🎉❤

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    1. @gingernutpreacher Avatar
      @gingernutpreacher

      Please buy 2

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  8. @colin.d Avatar
    @colin.d

    Not sure I would want to migrate to this model from my EV3 but it looks great and glad to see British industry getting a boost.

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  9. @kalebdaark100 Avatar
    @kalebdaark100

    I just want to take a moment to consider that 0-62 in 7.6 seconds just “feels alright” in an everyday small-ish car. 12:29

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    1. @paulmitchell-gears6765 Avatar
      @paulmitchell-gears6765

      I drive a Citroen e-C4 which is considered a slow EV. Performance to me still feels startlingly quick. Who needs to go blasting off at traffic lights only to immediately brake at the next ones? Not me

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    2. @nettlesoup Avatar
      @nettlesoup

      Exactly. When I were a lad, 9.1 seconds 0–60 mph in our schoolmate’s dad’s Saab Turbo felt like a rocket! Now my EV does the same in 3.7 seconds and I very rarely need or want to put my foot all the way to the floor!

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    3. @thedreamfactory6964 Avatar
      @thedreamfactory6964

      I agree it does feel alright. Our two ev’s do that in 5,9 and 7,2. Everything above 7 feels alright.

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    4. @scottferguson7863 Avatar
      @scottferguson7863

      Hi 👋 from your car twin!!

      I also drive an E-C4 after years of driving performance cars (my last car was a Focus ST). I love the traffic light GP – ICE cars dont stand a chance!!

      Up to 30 mph it feel fast because of the instant torque and lack of gears, but runs out of puff in faster roads (although still no slouch). With our roads being congested you get the power when it matters.

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  10. @WagnerGimenes Avatar
    @WagnerGimenes

    Looks excellent all around. Congrats Nissan.

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  11. @fugdefano Avatar
    @fugdefano

    Still driving my 2014 Sunderland built Leaf. Everything still works. The new leaf looks like it may tempt me.

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  12. @ISuperTed Avatar
    @ISuperTed

    Wouldn’t suit us because of the swoopy boot shape, however that’s not what caught my eye.

    Seems we are now at 270 miles WLTP for a 52kWhr battery. I remember a few years ago we struggled to get 200 miles for that size. That’s nearly a third more range. It just shows the rate of progress with EV’s, it’s not slowing, it’s accelerating.

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    1. @Groaznic Avatar
      @Groaznic

      I’m not gonna believe those figures as given, hold your horses until we see real world tests and consumption.

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    2. @Secretsquirrell82 Avatar
      @Secretsquirrell82

      ​@@Groazniche’s comparing wltp figures though? And he’s right. Look at the e208, that has a similar 50kwh battery and has a 210 ISH mile wltp. Real world range is different sure but the wltp figures have improved

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    3. @ISuperTed Avatar
      @ISuperTed

      @@GroaznicNot really talking about real life figures, it’s the difference in WLTP that is still valid. If it only does 250 real life and old cars only did 180, there’s still a massive increase in range percentage-wise. We all know WLTP is wrong, that’s not the point.

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  13. @Mandocellist Avatar
    @Mandocellist

    I get around 5 mi/kWh in my Gen 2 LEAF (in Spring/Summer/Fall). It looks like all the aero improvements were more than negated by the added weight and those 19″ wheels. It will be interesting to see how efficient the lower trims are in comparison.

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    1. @istevieee Avatar
      @istevieee

      To be honest I have a gen 2 39kwh and I manage to average at 6.5mi/kWh even in current climate putting me over 200 miles of range even whilst travelling at upto 60mph. These journalists just can’t drive.

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  14. @TDGalea Avatar
    @TDGalea

    I also prefer my charger at the back – I HATE driving forward into spaces.

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  15. @woncho1 Avatar
    @woncho1

    Long overdue. The looks & design along has massively improved.

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  16. @prodavnicayugo Avatar
    @prodavnicayugo

    A few questions… LFP or NMC battery? Insurance groups? Service interval? Tyre size? These things matter when you’re paying yourself!

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    1. @the_lost_navigator7266 Avatar
      @the_lost_navigator7266

      Reported elsewhere that the batteries are NMC. The R4 and R5 get an LFP update next year, so hopefully this will also get a midlife LFP update.

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    2. @carlbrandom Avatar
      @carlbrandom

      @@the_lost_navigator7266 LFP is less energy dense so will reduce the range of the car so I can’t see them doing it if they haven’t already from the get go

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  17. @Hustwick Avatar
    @Hustwick

    Well done to Nissan for making these in the UK.

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  18. @Johnsson1975 Avatar
    @Johnsson1975

    Really nice! Will, for sure, having this in back of my head in about three years ❤

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  19. @JjaysYoutube Avatar
    @JjaysYoutube

    Well done nissan, really like this, hope that it does really well for the brand.

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  20. @topgear931 Avatar
    @topgear931

    I’ve got to say Ginny I’m an electric car sceptic however I’ve watched and subscribed for a while now and have to say your videos are brilliant. Videos like this genuinely would make me consider going electric

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    1. @bungee7503 Avatar
      @bungee7503

      We’ve had an Ioniq 5 for over 4 years and 50,000 miles. I wouldn’t go back and find it odd to drive an ICE vehicle. However, New Zealand has a good charging network, though we mostly charge at home. Open road range is more than my back or bladder can tolerate, while the Ioniq will also tow a trailer.

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