Nissan will upgrade driver assistance technologies and connected features in the Leaf for the Japan market from February 2020, in time for the zero-emission model’s 10th anniversary.
The changes include improvements to the Leaf’s ProPILOT driver assistance technology, the ProPILOT Park feature and the NissanConnect system, as well as the introduction of Nissan’s Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention system. New body color options are also available, including Vivid Blue and Stealth Gray.
The changes include improvements to the Leaf’s ProPILOT driver assistance technology, the ProPILOT Park feature and the NissanConnect system, as well as the introduction of Nissan’s Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention system. New body color options are also available, including Vivid Blue and Stealth Gray.
ProPILOT now offers even more vehicle controllability to reduce driver fatigue and stress. ProPILOT’s speed control has been optimized, especially to provide smoother braking in various conditions for a comfortable, relaxing drive. The system can maintain the driver’s set speed on inclined roadways and balance powertrain output when returning to flatter road surfaces.
ProPILOT Park controls have been fine-tuned to reduce the time it takes to park the car in a garage, or to pull forward into a parking space, by 20%. ProPILOT Park can assist with all parking maneuvers including acceleration, braking, steering, gear shifting and the parking brake.
For the first time on a Nissan EV, the Leaf now also comes with Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention, designed to help prevent collisions when changing lanes.
The Leaf will also be equipped with Canto, Nissan’s signature projected sound that assists the awareness level of pedestrians and others that the EV is approaching when it’s being driven at city speeds or reversing.
ProPILOT Park controls have been fine-tuned to reduce the time it takes to park the car in a garage, or to pull forward into a parking space, by 20%. ProPILOT Park can assist with all parking maneuvers including acceleration, braking, steering, gear shifting and the parking brake.
For the first time on a Nissan EV, the Leaf now also comes with Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention, designed to help prevent collisions when changing lanes.
The Leaf will also be equipped with Canto, Nissan’s signature projected sound that assists the awareness level of pedestrians and others that the EV is approaching when it’s being driven at city speeds or reversing.
Meanwhile, the EV NissanConnect navigation system’s 9-inch screen now comes standard, offering better viewing of maps and menus as well as a more user-friendly interface.
Recommended retail prices for the latest Nissan Leaf start at 3,326,400 yen.
