"Nissan Canada announced pricing for the all-new 2011 Nissan LEAF yesterday. With an MSRP starting at $38,395, the 2011 Nissan LEAF car will give Canadians the chance to own a zero-emission car that offers them the size, safety, and a plethora of features.
The Nissan LEAF’s 4 kWh battery gives owners in Ontario and Quebec the chance to be eligible for a provincial government rebate of $8,500 and $8,000, respectively, toward the cost of a Nissan LEAF.
“The pricing announcement today brings us one step closer to the Nissan LEAF officially arriving on Canadian streets this fall for consumers and the interest from Canadian’s demonstrates their desire for a viable zero-emission choice,” said Ian Forsyth, EV Project Manager with Nissan Canada Inc. “In addition to driving one of the most innovative and fun-to-drive cars in the market, Nissan LEAF owners will have the added benefit of a fraction of the operating costs of traditional gas-powered and hybrid vehicles.”
The operating cost of a Nissan LEAF car is substantially less than an internal combustion engine (ICE) because it does not have an engine, and requires no oil changes. Additionally, the cost per kilometre of a Nissan LEAF is about 80% lower than that of a very fuel-efficient car.
“The Nissan LEAF was designed from the ground up as an all-electric vehicle and includes extensive design innovations exclusive to this car,” added Forsyth. “In addition to the lithium-ion battery that’s at the heart of Nissan LEAF, there’s the noise-reducing antenna design, an ECO driving mode to maximize range and the CARWINGS telematics system to communicate with the car via smart phone, to name just a few.”
The Nissan LEAF car will be available in two trim levels, including the well-equipped “SV” base model ($38,395) which comes with an extensive list of standard features such as the cold weather package- specifically designed for regions with colder climates.
Some other standards include:
80 kW (107 horsepower) AC synchronous electric motor;
24kWh lithium-ion battery and 3.3 kW onboard charger;
Front and Rear Disc brakes, regenerative braking system, ABS, Brake Assist
Vehicle Dynamic Control; Traction Control System
16″ alloy wheels, LED headlights;
Dual power, heated outside mirrors and real spoiler;
Nissan Navigation System;
CARWINGS telematics monitoring system and trip computer;
Battery heater system
Front and rear heated seats and heated steering wheel;
Bluetooth ®;
Nissan Intelligent Key ®;
Automatic climate control, cruise control;
XM Satellite radio (subscription required) and USB connection for iPod;
Auto-dimming rearview mirror and variable intermittent wipers.
The SL* model ($39,995) adds:
Rearview monitor;
Fog lights;
Solar panel charger;
Homelink transceiver (for garage door openers);
Cargo cover.
*Available option on the SL model is the Quick Charge Port for approximately $900."
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