November 11, 2011 – , Fri Nov 11 00:00:00 -0600 2011 View More LEAF News > The 2012 Nissan LEAF™, the world’s first affordable, zero-emission car, continues in its second year of production to lead the drive into the “no gas, no tailpipe” zero-emission era. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, the Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of 100 miles (U.S. LA4 cycle) on one full charge to satisfy real-world consumer requirements. Enhancements for the 2012 model year include the addition of a standard battery heater, heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, heated outside mirrors and rear HVAC duct on all models. Also, a Quick Charge Port is now standard on the LEAF SL.Best-in-Class MPG Equivalency Rating, Numerous First Year AwardsThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated the Nissan LEAF as "best" in the mid-size vehicle class for fuel efficiency and "best" for the environment with a 99 miles-per-gallon (MPG) equivalency rating (combined city/highway), along with a rating of 106 MPG city and 92 MPG highway. The MPG equivalency rating was developed by the EPA as a way to provide a standard so consumers can compare vehicles across the spectrum and make an educated purchase. The calculation is based on the EPA's formula of 33.7kW-hrs being equivalent to one gallon gasoline energy based on five cycle tests using varying driving conditions and climate controls. The vehicle was also rated best-in-class for the environment based on emitting zero greenhouse gases or other traditional tailpipe emissions. Nissan LEAF was also named “2011 World Car of the Year,” edging out the BMW 5-Series and the Audi A8 for the top spot. The award is just one of a string of accolades for the vehicle, which was also named “2011 European Car of the Year.” In addition, Nissan LEAF's 100-percent electric, zero-emission drive system is included on Ward’s Auto World magazine’s prestigious “10 Best Engines” list for 2011. It is the first time in the 17-year history of the magazine's “10 Best Engines'” that the selection committee has chosen a power system which doesn't have an engine and will never burn a drop of gasoline. Nissan LEAF was also chosen as one of the 2011's “10 most transformative products” by a panel of experts in addition to members of the Popular Mechanics magazine's editorial board of advisers.“Transformative is a great word when describing Nissan LEAF. Consumers do not want to compromise on space, driving enjoyment or technology features, regardless of a vehicle’s power source,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). “We’ve developed the Nissan LEAF to offer stimulating acceleration performance and a quiet, refined interior with the latest amenities and room for five adults while still carrying cargo – all in a vehicle that is totally electric, produces zero carbon emissions while driving and has 100 miles of range.”A Dedicated EV Platform, Innovative Battery DesignThe front-wheel drive Nissan LEAF utilizes a dedicated EV platform with batteries housed in the floor for optimum vehicle packaging and weight distribution. The highly rigid body design includes a rigid-mounted battery frame, which helps provide greater body rigidity compared to a conventional compact car. LEAF rides on a 106.3-inch wheelbase, with a 175.0-inch overall length, 69.7-inch width and 61.0-inch height. Dimensionally, the Nissan LEAF falls in between the Nissan Altima and Nissan Versa, and like those vehicles provides room for five adults and a good-sized cargo area. Placing the batteries in the floor of the vehicle provides optimum weight distribution to help enhance handling and allows for five-passenger seating by not intruding into the cabin space. Nissan LEAF’s 24 kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is comprised of 48 compact modules of four cells each, which allows a high degree of packaging flexibility. The batteries are designed to maximize drive time and minimize charging time. The battery was developed by the Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC), a joint venture of Nissan and NEC. Unlike conventional cylindrical batteries, the thin, compact laminated cells offer more flexibility in design applications.The battery powers a high-response 80kW AC synchronous motor, rated at 107 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque, which drives the front wheels through a single speed reducer. Unlike a conventional internal combustion engine, Nissan LEAF delivers 100% of its torque from start, delivering smooth, consistent acceleration and the driving feel similar to a conventional V6 engine.Range is rated at 100 miles/charge based upon US EPA LA4 City cycle conducted in laboratory tests. (Battery capacity decreases with time and use; actual range will vary depending upon driving/charging habits, speed, conditions, weather, temperature, and battery age.)The Nissan LEAF offers a number of charging options. A charge port is located in the front body for the 200V charger and portable trickle charge cable (110V). The available Quick Charge Port (standard on SL) allows charging to 80% capacity in 30 minutes at public charging stations. There’s also a standard photovoltaic solar panel spoiler on SL models, which supports charging of the 12-volt battery for car accessories. The Nissan LEAF utilizes an independent strut suspension with stabilizer bar in front and a torsion beam rear suspension with integrated stabilizer bar. Responsive steering is provided by a vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power steering system. Braking is provided by power-assisted front vented disc/solid rear disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). “Nissan LEAF steers, brakes and handles like a ‘real’ car because except for the engine, fuel tank and exhaust, it essentially is one,” said Castignetti. “The Nissan LEAF does have an advantage in that braking force is used to re-power the battery, rather than wasting it like in a traditional vehicle.”Nissan LEAF’s standard regenerative braking system helps increase range. By applying the brakes or reducing speed by letting off the accelerator, the electric motor acts as an electric generator, converting energy that would otherwise be wasted into battery energy. To increase regenerative braking, there’s a driver-controlled Eco mode setting, which can also be used to reduce air conditioning and thus improve driving range when driving in urban areas. Because Nissan LEAF does not have an internal combustion engine, Nissan has incorporated an “Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians” system, which is designed to alert pedestrians that a vehicle is approaching. When driving at low speeds, the system emits a sound from a speaker at the front of the vehicle. When the vehicle’s speed reaches 19 mph, pedestrians are able to hear the car moving and the “approaching sound” automatically turns off. If the vehicle speed drops below 16 mph, the sound comes on again.Exterior Designed for “Smart Fluidity”Nissan LEAF’s dedicated EV body is designed to offer “smart fluidity” – a fusion of sophisticated aerodynamic management and aerodynamic acoustics with the freedom provided by the new EV layout. The smooth, elegant movement of the body starts from the low, compact hood, moves through the iconic shoulder character line and on toward the large rear spoiler.The distinctive exterior styling is characterized by sharp, upright V-shaped design featuring long, up-slanting LED headlights with a blue internal reflective appearance. The headlights split and redirect airflow away from the door mirrors, reducing wind noise and drag. The headlights also consume about 50 percent of the electricity of conventional halogen headlights. Heated outside mirrors have been added for 2012. In the rear, the slim-type aerodynamic LED taillight design and crisp corners combine with the aerodynamic muffler-less rear bumper with rear diffuser to manage the aerodynamics of the rear end without compromising rear interior roominess. The coefficient of drag is just 0.29.The exterior also utilizes a flat underbody (including a large front flat floor cover, motor area undercover, front undercover and rear diffuser with fins) to help manage airflow under the vehicle. An innovative vortex-shedding roof-mounted antenna is one of many design elements utilized to help reduce wind noise. Other noise reduction features include a quiet-operation windshield wiper motor, a sound insulation windshield design and a dual-isolated motor-mounting system.“Because the operation of the Nissan LEAF powertrain itself is so quiet, the engineers paid extra attention to management of wind noise in the exterior design, since it would be more noticeable than with a traditional internal combustion vehicle,” explained Castignetti.Nissan LEAF’s charging point is hidden under a small door located in the front of the vehicle. The 5-door hatchback design also features chrome door handles, aerodynamic outside mirrors and a large greenhouse to provide a bright interior environment. Attractive 5-spoke 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels mounted with P205/55R16 Bridgestone Ecopia tires are standard. Five exterior colors are available for 2012: Glacier Pearl, Blue Ocean, Brilliant Silver, Super Black and Cayenne Red.Distinctive “EV Touch” InteriorThe roomy Nissan LEAF interior offers a pleasingly modern design created to provide a unique “EV touch” with “simple and human flow.” The bright, welcoming atmosphere starts with the wide, high tech instrument panel design – which is dominated by a twin combination meter display in front of the driver and a center “floating” piano black C-stack with a 7-inch information display.The digital “eyebrow” display at the top of the instrument panel provides high visibility for the Eco indicator and speedometer, while the lower liquid crystal meter display houses the power meter, battery temperature gauge, multi-function display, remaining energy gauge, capacity level gauge and distance to empty display. The flat panel center C-stack cluster continues the “EV touch” feel with the color monitor for the standard navigation system, available RearView Monitor and control of the audio and climate systems. The display also provides access to the CARWINGS telematics system, which is connected to a global data center, (subscription required, no charge for 36 months). Through CARWINGS, Nissan LEAF drivers are able to use mobile smart phones to turn on air conditioning and set charging functions remotely, even when the vehicle is powered down. The system also displays “reachable area,” as well as showing a selection of nearby charging stations. An on-board charging timer can also be programmed to start the charging event whenever desired. The Nissan LEAF interior also includes comfortable heated front bucket seats and a 60/40 split folding heated rear seat and rear HVAC duct. The seat fabric is made with partially recycled materials. Recycled materials are also used for the back door trim, roof trim and headliner, carpeting and a number of other interior pieces such as the door panels and center console storage cover.The center console area includes the palm shifter (inspired by a PC mouse) for the “by wire” drive selector. The 3-spoke heated steering wheel houses controls for the cruise control, audio system and standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System. XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) is also standard, with HomeLink® Universal Transceiver standard on Nissan LEAF SL models. One interior color is offered, Light Gray.Five Star Safety RatingThe 100-percent electric Nissan LEAF has earned a 5-star overall vehicle rating for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Nissan LEAF is the first fully electric vehicle to earn this highest distinction from the program. Starting with 2011 models, NHTSA introduced tougher tests and requirements in order to earn 5-star ratings. The Nissan LEAF has also been named a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the first 100-percent electric vehicle to do so. The rating is given to vehicles that achieve the Institute's highest rating of "Good" in front, rear and side impact protection as well as being equipped with electronic stability control and earn a good rating in roof strength.Standard Nissan LEAF safety systems include Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor, front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection, 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver’s seat ELR only) with pretensioners and load limiters, child seat upper tether anchor, LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system and child safety rear door locks. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) are also standard on all LEAF models.Two Well-Equipped ModelsThe 2012 Nissan LEAF is offered in two well-equipped models, the LEAF SV and LEAF SL. Standard features include a 6-way manual driver’s seat, 4-way manual front passenger’s seat, front door map pockets, passenger seat map pockets, trip computer (instant and average energy consumption, driving time, outside temperature and autonomy range), Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), center console storage and electric parking brake.Other standard equipment includes an AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD-ROM playback capability and 6 speakers, auxiliary input jack ad USB Connection Port for iPod® and other compatible devices, Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Start, power windows with driver’s window one-touch auto up/down, power door locks with auto locking feature, remote charge door release, two cupholders, two bottle holders, variable intermittent windshield wipers, 12-volt power outlet and remote keyless entry system with remote windows down and hatch release.The Nissan LEAF SL model includes a photovoltaic solar panel spoiler, fog lights, auto on/off headlights, cargo cover, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, RearView Monitor and Quick Charge Port. A Roadside Assistance program is offered for 36 months at no charge, as is service for the CARWINGS telematics system. The advanced lithium-ion battery pack carries an industry-competitive warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles.Initial Nissan LEAF production is sourced from Oppama, Japan, with battery production at Zama, Japan. Construction is underway for new electric vehicle assembly and battery production facilities in Smyrna, Tennessee, with production slated to begin in 2012. The plants will have an eventual annual production capacity of 150,000 electric vehicles. “The Nissan LEAF is the first of four 100% electric vehicles Nissan has announced, part of our worldwide commitment to becoming a leader in the effort to build a sustainable, low-carbon society,” said Castignetti. “We believe Nissan LEAF is an exceptionally exciting first step.” # # # Issued by Nissan
November 11, 2011 – , Fri Nov 11 00:00:00 -0600 2011 Now entering its second year of production, the 2012 Nissan LEAF™ is again leading the drive into the “no gas, no tailpipe” zero-emission era. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that seats five adults comfortably and has a range of 100 miles (U.S. LA4 cycle) on one full charge to satisfy real-world consumer requirements. Nissan LEAF was named “2011 World Car of the Year,” edging out the BMW 5-Series and the Audi A8 for the top spot. The award is just one of a string of accolades for the vehicle, which was also named “2011 European Car of the Year.” Enhancements for the 2012 model year include the addition of a standard battery heater, heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, heated outside mirrors and rear HVAC duct on all models. Also, a Quick Charge Port is now standard on the LEAF SL. The Nissan LEAF is powered by a lithium-ion battery composed of 48 compact modules and a high-response 80kW AC synchronous motor that generates 107 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque, providing a highly responsive, fun-to-drive experience that is in keeping with what consumers have come to expect from traditional, gasoline-powered vehicles. Unlike internal-combustion engine-equipped vehicles, LEAF’s powertrain has no tailpipe and thus no emission of CO2 or other greenhouse gases while being driven. The Nissan LEAF can be charged up to 80 percent of its full capacity in 30 minutes when equipped with a quick charge port and using a DC fast charger. Charging at home through a 220V outlet is estimated to take approximately seven hours. The advanced lithium-ion battery pack carries an industry-competitive warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles. The Nissan LEAF’s distinctive exterior styling is characterized by sharp, upright V-shaped design featuring long, up-slanting LED headlights with a blue internal reflective appearance. The headlights split and redirect airflow away from the door mirrors, reducing wind noise and drag. The headlights consume about 50 percent of the electricity of conventional halogen headlights. The exterior also utilizes a standard rear spoiler, flat underbody with rear diffuser and aerodynamically shaped LED taillights. The charging port is hidden under a small door located in the front of the vehicle. The 5-door hatchback design also features chrome door handles, aerodynamic outside mirrors and a large greenhouse to provide a bright interior environment. Attractive 5-spoke 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels mounted with P205/55R16 Bridgestone Ecopia tires are standard. Five exterior colors are available for 2012: Glacier Pearl, Blue Ocean, Brilliant Silver, Super Black and Cayenne Red. Nissan LEAF drivers are able to use web-enabled mobile phones to turn on air conditioning and set charging functions remotely, even when the vehicle is powered down. An on-board remote-controlled timer can also be programmed to start the charging event. The digital instrument panel includes a speedometer, battery temperature gauge, power meter, remaining energy gauge, capacity level gauge, distance to empty display and Eco indicator. The standard monitor also displays “reachable area,” as well as showing a selection of nearby charging stations. A Nissan Navigation System, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System are standard. A RearView Monitor and HomeLink® Universal Transceiver are standard on LEAF SL models. Nissan LEAF has earned a 5-star overall vehicle rating for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). It is the first fully electric vehicle to earn this highest distinction from the program. Starting with 2011 models, NHTSA introduced tougher tests and requirements in order to earn 5-star ratings. Nissan LEAF has also been named a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Nissan LEAF safety systems include six air bags, 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS). The 2012 Nissan LEAF is offered in two well-equipped models, the LEAF SV and LEAF SL. The LEAF SL includes a photovoltaic solar panel spoiler that supports charging of the 12-volt battery for car accessories, fog lights, auto on/off headlights, RearView Monitor, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, cargo cover and Quick Charge Port. Highlights of the 2012 Nissan LEAF include: Body Body designed for aerodynamic efficiency 106.3-inch wheelbase, 175.0-inch overall length, 69.7-inch width, 61.0-inch height Standard rear spoiler, flat underbody with rear diffuser Aerodynamically shaped LED headlights designed to help reduce drag and wind noise Slim-type aerodynamic LED taillights Available automatic on/off headlights (standard on SL) Body-color front and rear bumpers Charge ports located above front grille Portable trickle charge cable (120V) Available photovoltaic solar panel spoiler (standard on SL) Available fog lights (standard on SL) Dual power remote-controlled heated outside mirrors Chrome outside door handles Fixed vortex-shedding roof antenna Five available exterior colors: Glacier Pearl, Blue Ocean, Brilliant Silver, Super Black and Cayenne Red Motor and Driveline Front motor/front-wheel drive Single speed gear reducer Battery housed in the floor for optimum vehicle packaging and weight distribution AESC (Automotive Energy Supply Corporation) laminated lithium-ion battery with 48 compact 4-cell modules Standard EV-IT system High-response 80kW AC synchronous motor Laminated 24 kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery 3.3 kW onboard charger 107 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque Range: 100 miles/charge based upon US EPA LA4 City cycle conducted in laboratory tests. (Battery capacity decreases with time and use. Actual range will vary depending upon driving/charging habits, speed, conditions, weather, temperature, and battery age.) Standard Quick Charge Port on LEAF SL models (allows charging to 80% capacity in 30 minutes at public charging stations) Shift-by-wire drive selector Standard battery heater Suspension, Steering and Braking Independent strut front suspension with stabilizer bar Torsion beam rear suspension with integrated stabilizer bar Vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power steering Regenerative braking system, allowing LEAF to produce its own electric energy for storage in its battery Power-assisted front vented disc/solid rear disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P205/55R16 Bridgestone Ecopia tires Tire Repair Kit Interior Features Modern interior design with “floating” piano black C-stack 5-passenger seating capacity 6-way manual driver’s seat, 4-way manual front passenger’s seat Seat fabric partially made with recycled materials Heated front and rear seats 60/40-split folding rear seat Heated steering wheel Rear HVAC duct Front door map pockets, passenger seat map pockets High quality gauges with unique EV-IT design for intuitive communication with driver Digital gauges: Speedometer, battery temperature, power meter, remaining energy gauge, capacity level gauge, distance to empty display, Eco indicator, outside temperature gauge Standard trip computer (instant and average energy consumption, driving time, outside temperature and autonomy range) Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Center console storage Palm shifter, electric parking brake AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD-ROM playback capability and 6 speakers Auxiliary input jack and USB Connection Port for iPod® and other compatible devices Standard Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Start Power windows with driver’s window one-touch auto up/down Power door locks with auto locking feature Remote charge door release Two cupholders (front center console), two bottle holders (door panels) Illuminated glove compartment Variable intermittent windshield wipers 12-volt power outlet Standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System Standard Nissan Navigation System Standard CARWINGS telematics (no charge for 36 months), allowing for remote connection to vehicle – monitor battery state of charge/charging status, start charging event, turn on HVAC system Standard XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) Standard Roadside Assistance program (no charge for 36 months) Available HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (standard on SL) Available RearView Monitor (standard on SL) Front and rear assist grips Floor and trunk carpeting Available cargo cover (standard on SL) Light Gray interior color Safety and Security Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver’s seat ELR only) with pretensioners and load limiters Child seat upper tether anchor LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system Child safety rear door locks Energy-absorbing steering column Zone Body construction with front & rear crumple zones Side door guard beams Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) Traction Control System (TCS) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System Vehicle Security System (VSS) Models and Manufacturing Offered as two well-equipped models: Nissan LEAF SV and Nissan LEAF SL Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd in Oppama, Japan; lithium-ion batteries produced in Zama, Japan # # # Issued by Nissan
February 5, 2012 Description Suggested List Price (1) Base Vehicle SV EV $ 35,200 SL EV $ 37,250 Factory Installed Options SV SL Port Installed Accessories SV SL Splash Guards $ 145 | | Eco Design Package $ 270 | | Protection Package $ 235 | | "Zero Emissions" graphic $ 150 | | Floor Mats & Cargo Mat Area $ 170 | | Cargo Cover $ 295 | Cargo Net $ 25 | | Recycling/Organizational Package $ 225 | | Hologram Kick Plates $ 130 | | Safety Kit $ 75 | | (1) = Manufacturer's Suggested List Price: Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice. Excludes tax, title, license, and destination charges. Destination and handling $850. Issued by Nissan
January 25, 2012 Mechanical Mechanical High-response 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor S Laminated 24 kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, 192 cells 107 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque 3.3 kW onboard charger Charging time (est.) 220V ~ 7 hrs 110V 21 hrs DC Fast Charge 30 min to 80% Range: 100 miles/charge based upon US EPA LA4 City cycle. (Battery capacity decreases with time and use. Actual range will vary depending upon driving/charging habits, speed, conditions, weather, temperature, and battery age.) Portable trickle charge cable (120V EVSE) All-new dedicated EV platform Battery housed in the floor for optimum vehicle packaging and weight distribution Lithium-ion battery pack warranty – 8 years or 100,000 miles. Battery heater Transmission and Drive System Drive configuration Front-wheel drive Transmission type Single speed reducer Shifter style Shift-by-wire drive selector Final gear ratio (:1) 7.9377 Brakes Cooperative Regenerative brakes Electrically-driven Intelligent Brake 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes S Front 11.14" x 1.1" vented disc Rear 11.5" x 0.63" vented disc 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) S Brake Assist (BA) S Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) S Parking brake Electronic/center console, electronic toggle switch activation Steering Type Vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power-steering Turning diameter (curb-to-curb, ft.) 17.1 Steering Wheel Urethane Manual tilt Heated 3-spoke S S S Cruise control switches Audio, Bluetooth switches S S Suspension Front Type Independent MacPherson strut w/ coil springs and stabilizer bar Rear Type Torsion beam with integrated stabilizer bar Body/Chassis Type Unibody Primary materials Corrosion-resistant ultra-high strength steel Exterior Wheels & Tires Wheels Material Aluminum-alloy Size (in.) 16-inch Tires Type All season Size P205/55R16 Brand model Bridgestone Ecopia Tire repair kit Mounted in trunk Exterior Features SV SL Aerodynamic LED headlights S LED taillights Center high-mounted stop light Energy-absorbing body-color front and rear bumpers Rear spoiler Dual power remote-controlled outside mirrors Heated outside mirrors Chrome outside door handles Aerodynamic underbody cover and rear diffuser Fixed roof antenna Photovoltaic Solar Panel Spoiler - S Automatic on/off headlights - S Fog lights - S Quick charge port - S Interior Interior Capacity 5 Passenger 6-way manual driver's seat S 4-way manual front passenger seat Cloth seat fabric made with partially recycled materials Front and rear heated seats 60/40 folding rear seats Rear HVAC duct Passenger seat map pockets Palm-shift drive selector Remote charge door release Digital meter cluster Trip computer (instant and average energy consumption, driving time, outside temperature and autonomy range) Front and rear assist grips Front door map pockets Audio/Navigation AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD-ROM playback capability S Auxiliary input jack and USB connection port for iPod® and other devices XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) Six speakers Nissan Navigation System Nissan Connection powered by CARWINGS (telematics) – allows remote connection to vehicle, including monitoring battery state of charge/charging status, start charging event and turn on HVAC system (no charge for 36 months) Instrumentation Digital gauges Speedometer Battery temperature Power meter Remaining energy gauge Capacity level gauge Distance to empty display Eco indicator Outside temperature gauge Convenience Features SV SL Cruise control S Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Start Power windows with driver's side one-touch auto up/down Power door locks w/auto locking system Cupholders – 2 in center console Bottle holders – 2 in door panels Illuminated glove compartment Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror Variable intermittent windshield wipers Rear window defroster with timer Room lamp 12-volt power outlet (1 on IP) Automatic Temperature Control Heater, AC Timer Charging Timer Center console storage RearView Monitor - S HomeLink® Universal Transceiver - S Cargo area cover - S Safety & Security Passenger Restraint Systems Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor S Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags S Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection S Seatbelts 3-point ALR/ELR Pretensioners Load-limiters All (including inboard)(driver ELR only) Front Front Child Safety Child seat upper tether anchor S LATCH System S Child safety rear door locks S Safety Structure Energy-absorbing steering column S Zone Body construction with front & rear crumple zones S Side door guard beams S Active Safety Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) S Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) S Traction Control System (TCS) S Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) S Security Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System S Vehicle Security System (VSS) S Dimensions Exterior Wheelbase 106.3 in. Overall Length 175.0 in. Overall Width 69.7 in. Overall Height 61.0 in. Track width front/rear 60.6/60.4 in. Ground clearance 6.3 in. Angle of approach 16.9 Angle of departure 26.0 Coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.29 Interior Seating Capacity 5 passengers. Front Headroom 41.2 in. Legroom 42.1 in. Hip room 51.5 Shoulder room 54.4 Rear Headroom 37.3 in. Legroom 31.1 in. Hip room 50.0 in. Shoulder room 52.5 in. Passenger compartment volume 98.3 ft.3 Cargo volume 2nd row upright 14.5 ft3 2nd row folder 24.0 ft3 Total Volume 112.8 ft3 Weights & Capacities Weights SV SL Total 3,385 lbs. 3,401 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 4,322 lbs. EPA Estimated Fuel Economy City (MPGe) 106 Highway (MPGe) 92 Combined (MPGe) 99 Classification Midsize S - Standard Issued by Nissan