January 11, 2018 Nissan What’s New – January 2018 Calendar year 2018 has finally arrived and with it comes a new edition of What's New – complete with updates on nearly all the changes for the new model year. Headlining the changes are the all-new second-generation LEAF, the all-new Nissan Kicks and some exciting new technologies in support of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, a global initiative that focuses on how Nissan vehicles are driven, powered and integrated into society.