Lates Nissan Received World Car of the Year Title This Year

Latest Nissan Leaf 2011 Model Picture

 

Nissan Leaf 2011: Nissan's EV stood out in a crowd that originally included 39 vehicles coming from all over the world. These were shortlisted to0 and then to finalists: the Nissan Leaf, the Audi A8 and the BMW three Series.
Here's what the World Automobile Awards jurors had to say about the automobile:


Mention the 2011 New York Auto Show and the Nissan Leaf and we'll instantly think about the Leaf NISMO RC electric vehicle racer. However, the Leaf had more important things to do at the American event than pose as a race automobile. example could be receiving the 2011 World Automobile of the Year title.

"The Leaf is the gateway to a courageous new electric world from Nissan. This three seater, three door hatchback is the world's first, purpose-built, mass-produced electric automobile. Dropped onto a distinctive platform and body, the Leaf's lithium-ion battery modules and electric motor generate 108hp and 206 lb ft of torque, propelling the hatch from zero to 60mph in 11.5 seconds and a top speed of 90mph"

"It has a range of over 100 miles on a full charge claims Nissan, takes around 8 hours to recharge using 220-240V power supply and produces zero tailpipe emissions. Its low middle of gravity produced sharp turn-in with  no

body roll and no understeer. The nice news? It feels like a standard automobile, only quieter"