In
time for its 10th anniversary, Nissan has updated the Leaf, giving it new
driver assistance systems, connected features and colors.
Set
to launch in Japan in February, the 2020 Leaf brings an improved ProPilot, with
optimized speed control and park system. Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention is
also available for the first time, and the electric hatchback can be equipped
with Canto, the company’s signature projected sound that assists the awareness
level of pedestrians and others in traffic.
Another
novelty is the introduction of a new EV function for the Door-to-Door
Navigation. Over-the-air map updates are supported and the Docomo in Car
Connect turns the cockpit into a Wi-Fi zone. Google’s search tools have been
introduced for the first time in a Nissan and users can access the My Car
Check/Remote Door Lock app to double check whether they locked the doors – and
if they haven’t, they can do so remotely. The status of the Leaf can be checked
as well using a dedicated app.
For
the 2020MY, the Leaf comes with standard 9-inch infotainment system, which
provides a more user-friendly interface. Furthermore, customers can choose from
two new colors named Vivid Blue and Stealth Gray, and all grades get a shark
fin antenna.
The
Leaf Autech Edition has been updated too and will launch at dealerships across
Japan from February, with the same driver assistance features of the base Leaf,
as well as a unique paint finish that combines Aurora Flare Blue Pearl with a
Super Black roof.
Pricing
for the base Leaf in its home market starts at 3,326,400 yen (US$ 30,409), whereas
the Autech can be had from 4,094,200 yen (US$ 37,428).
