New Nissan Leaf attracts crowds at The British Club's open house
If you attended this year’s rendition of The British Club’s open house, you would have experienced the assault on your olfactory pathway the instant you got close to the lobby. That’s because Tan Chong Motors, the official distributor for Nissan brand in Singapore, decided to use the opportunity to show off the capabilities of, and subsequently gather interest in, the latest Nissan Leaf. What they’ve done is to utilise the marque’s V2G (vehicle-2-grid) technology, which lets a Nissan EV share the power in its batteries an ordinary home via its quick-charging port, along with a few trick boxes of technology, to power a candy floss and a pop corn machine.
The Nissan Leaf's V2G technology is, idealy showcased in this event, with 3 examples of the Leaf, each finished in a different exterior specification, for potential buyers to sample.
When the crowds did come in, the children for the most part, made a beeline for the snacks stands. Some of their adult guardians took the opportunity to enquire about the cars’ specs and prices, whilst others had a feel for interior space.
The adults on the other hand were keen to take the Nissan's new EV for a test run. Immediate torque on-tap can be quite addictive.
Visually speaking, the new Leaf is definitely a huge step-up from the last generation. The car looks fresher and significantly more modern. I wouldn’t even hesitate to use the word ‘aggressive’ even. This second iteration of the Leaf definitely is a better fit for the roads design-wise, especially compared to the last generation that would have stood out. If you want your 2nd Generation Leaf to still pop, consider getting the Candy Red as seen in this test car, as it is a great colour to spice things up.
The interior is standard-issue Nissan, though that is to be expected, fit and finnish is pretty good, and that quirky shift knob definately stands out. The second generation car comes at a time where the Koreans too have begun fielding their own EVs. With greater competition, the Leaf, like its competetors does have its unique take on styling. One interesting feature you would be keen to explore on the car is its E-Pedal, which allows drivers to drive the car utilising just one pedal; something which can come in handy in the confines of city traffic.
So for those who believe in turning a new leaf for a cleaner future, The Nissan Leaf might be a big way to begin.
The new Nissan Leaf retails from $163,300, complete with wallbox charger.
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