Nissan Leaf Hatchback India Launch Confirmed For 2019
Nissan Leaf comes with a 40 kWh battery offering an electric range of 400kms.
Nissan is planning to expand its Indian SUV lineup in coming years. The Japanese carmaker will bring in some of its globally popular products including Pathfinder, Terra and X-Trail SUVs. Recently, the company introduced the Kicks premium 5-seater SUV against the Hyundai Creta and Renault Captur. At the launch event, the carmaker officially confirmed that its Nissan Leaf electric hatchback will also make its way to the Indian market in 2019.
The Nissan Leaf, which is currently in its second-generation, is likely to be brought here as CBU (Completely Built Up) unit from Japan. It’s estimated to be priced around Rs 30 lakh (ex-showroom). At a later stage, the company might increase its localisation for achieving competitive pricing. For people not in the know, the Nissan Leaf is one of the top-selling electric cars in the global market.
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Globally, the Nissan Leaf electric hatchback is available with a 40 kWh lithium ion battery pack offering a range of 400kms in a single charge. The power and torque outputs of the motor stand at 148bhp and 320Nm respectively. The battery takes around 8 to 16 hours to get fully charged, depending on power capacity. The hatchback also comes with a quick charging feature that charges its battery up to 80% in just 40 minutes. Read – Nissan Terra To Challenge Toyota Fortuner In India
Feature-wise, the Nissan Leaf is loaded with several advanced goodies. The list includes a 7-inch TFT touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, NissanConnect, ProPilot park semi-autonomous driving technology, one-pedal driving technology (e-Pedal), Nissan Safety Shield, rear cross traffic alert, intelligent lane intervention, intelligent emergency braking and more.
