2023 Nissan LEAF Preview
June 21, 2022 – Nashville, Tennessee The all-electric Nissan LEAF continues to play a key role in Nissan's accelerating shift to electrification with a refreshed exterior treatment and new aluminum-alloy wheels for the 2023 model year.
On sale now, the 2023 LEAF will be available in two grade levels, the LEAF S and the LEAF SV PLUS. The streamlined model lineup reflects a consolidation of the most requested features and technologies.
The 2023 LEAF
The updates to the 2023 LEAF start with a revised front end appearance, including a new grille shape and front bumper molding. Headlight styling has also been revised with a new black inner finisher (previously chrome) and SV PLUS models feature an aggressive new 5-spoke 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheel design.
Both front and rear fascia wind deflectors are now black (previously blue) and the shapes of the tire deflectors at all four corners, rear under diffuser and rear spoiler have all been modified. In addition, exterior badges have been updated to reflect the new Nissan brand identity.
All of these enhancements enhance LEAF's distinctive appearance, with a sleek, streamlined, sporty silhouette.
The 2023 LEAF is available in seven body colors. Brilliant Silver Metallic, Gun Metallic, Super Black and Deep Blue Pearl are offered on both S and SV PLUS, while Glacier White is available on LEAF S only. Colors exclusive to LEAF SV PLUS are Scarlet Ember Tintcoat (premium color), Pearl White Tricoat (premium color), and one two-tone exterior paint treatment: Pearl White Tricoat/Super Black (premium color).
Inside, changes for the 2023 model year include a new brand identity badge on the steering wheel and a new start-up video on the instrument panel screen. Black cloth is standard on both trims, with gray finishers for LEAF S and gloss black finishers for LEAF SV Plus.
The 2023 LEAF's roomy cabin comfortably accommodates five people and includes a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat for added flexibility. The rear cargo area is designed to provide ample luggage space, offering 30 cubic feet of available storage with the second row folded down.
Large display and more technology
Every 2023 Nissan LEAF features a full-color 8-inch display. Advanced technologies include standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. LEAF SV PLUS includes Nissan Door to Door Navigation, and NissanConnect EV and services (telematics), which allows a remote connection to the vehicle to start a charge, monitor the state of a charge and turn on the heat or A/C before ever getting into the vehicle.
The LEAF SV PLUS's standard Door-to-Door Navigation system syncs the vehicle's navigation system with a compatible smartphone for seamless driving and walking directions. The connections feature allows any of the car's passengers to quickly and easily connect to a device within the vehicle.
Choice of two powertrains
The 2023 LEAF S is equipped with a 40-kWh lithium-ion battery and 110-kW electric motor that delivers 147 horsepower, 236 lb-ft of torque and up to 149 miles1 of range.
The 2023 Nissan LEAF SV PLUS features a larger-capacity 60-kWh lithium-ion battery – increasing the range to up to 212 miles2 and a powerful 160-kW electric motor that produces 214 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque.
Every 2023 Nissan LEAF is offered with a limited lithium-ion battery warranty covering defects in materials or workmanship for eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, for the battery pack. Nissan also provides a limited warranty against battery capacity loss below nine bars of capacity as shown on the vehicle's battery capacity level gauge for the first eight years or 100,000 miles for all models.3
Using the Quick Charge Port, the LEAF S can be charged7 up to 80 percent in 40 minutes, while the LEAF SV PLUS can be charged up to 80 percent in 60 minutes using the quick charge port. Also standard is a portable charging cable that can be plugged into either a 120-volt outlet or any 240-volt outlet, such as those used for electric clothes driers. The angle of the charging port at the front is designed for convenience, letting the customer connect the charging cable without bending down.
ProPILOT Assist and e-Pedal
Standard on the LEAF SV PLUS is ProPILOT Assist4, a hands-on driver assist system that combines Nissan's Intelligent Cruise Control and steering assist technologies and includes a stop and hold function that can bring the vehicle to a full stop, hold in place and can bring the vehicle back up to speed when traffic starts moving again.
Further enhancing the Nissan LEAF S and SV PLUS driving experience is the standard e-Pedal5, which allows the driver to start, accelerate, decelerate and come to a full stop and hold using only the accelerator pedal.
Along with e-Pedal, the 2023 LEAF is equipped with a range of standard driver assist technologies, including the six technologies that comprise Nissan Safety Shield® 360 - Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, radar-based Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking.
Other technologies include standard Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Lane Intervention and Blind Spot Intervention. Standard SV PLUS features include Intelligent Driver Alertness and Intelligent Around View® Monitor.
A pair of well-equipped models
Standard LEAF S grade equipment includes Nissan Safety Shield® 360 technology, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, 8.0-inch information display, Rear Door Alert6, a system that can help remind customers of items that may be forgotten in the rear seat, automatic on/off headlights, Bluetooth® hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® streaming audio, SiriusXM® Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), automatic temperature control, 60/40 split fold-down rear seat and a Quick Charge Port.
Along with the more powerful motor and larger battery, the LEAF SV PLUS adds a higher output Quick Charge Port (100kW), ProPILOT Assist, steering assist, Intelligent Cruise Control with Full Speed Range and Hold, electric parking brake, 8-way power driver's seat with 2-way lumbar, auto-dimming inside mirror, LED headlights and LED Signature Daytime Running Lights, Intelligent Around View® Monitor, and Intelligent Driver Alertness.
Additional LEAF SV PLUS content includes new 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 215/50R17 Michelin Energy Saver tires, fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Nissan Door to Door Navigation, SiriusXM® Traffic and SiriusXM® Travel Link (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), NissanConnect® EV & Services powered by SiriusXM®, 6-speaker audio, heated front seats and steering wheel, heated outside mirrors and hybrid heater.
Just one option is available for the SV PLUS, a cargo area cover.
Original press release here.