Nissan Leaf: first drive

Nissan fuses pioneering electric innovation and ProPILOT technology to create the new Nissan LEAF:  the most advanced electric vehicle for the masses
Nissan fuses pioneering electric innovation and ProPILOT technology to create the new Nissan LEAF: the most advanced electric vehicle for the masses

Nissan's Leaf is one of the most popular electric cars worldwide, which makes this second-generation model a big deal. AOL cars headed to Tokyo to have a brief drive in the all-new Leaf.

What is it?

Nissan has introduced the second generation of its all-electric Leaf. This latest model is a real breath of fresh air as the previous car was starting to get a bit long in the tooth. It still retains the five-seat practicality with lots of new technology. We managed to drive one around the streets close to Nissan's Yokohama headquarters in Japan.