The budget is still to overcome it

“Oh, this is NiIICE”

I kept repeating this for myself when I saw for the first time 2026 Nissan Lev Personally, like Tiffany Hadoush clip. I quickly learned that it is difficult not to love this third repetition of the paper. Its seats feel wonderfully comfortable, and their information screens are wide and overwhelming, and the electromagnetic roof opening appears to look like something for a car much more. She tested the highest papers, which are exchanged for $ 38,990, but still provides a lot of value at this price. It makes me think that the beginners are worth $ 30,000-which contains smaller screens and cheaper seats and the lack of a roof opening-will be great. Again, Nissan Leaf holds the crown as the perfect cheap EV.

It is easy to forget what a It was the original paper of the revolutionary Nissan. It was released in 2010 for less than $ 33,000, and was the first EV at really reasonable prices on the market. Certainly she was young and did not go too far, but Nissan finally fixed these problems with Second generation model (Who ended up Purchase earlier this year). But this came at a time when the world was more effective to see Tesla entering the battle with cheaper cars such as Model and Model Y, and the paper was overwhelmed again when other car manufacturers joined EV.

Now the paper is back and better than ever. Its integrated SUV design makes its future look more than the basic hatchback design for the previous model, and it can get up to 300 miles of the range (higher than 212 miles as a maximum with previous SV Plus paper), and provides more charging space with the rear seats down (55.5 cubic feet compared to 30 cubic feet). With the new turquoise option in Leaf, it really stands out on the road. While he did not turn the largest number of heads during my test like VW Id.buzzMany neighbors commented that it simply looks great.

On the basic level, Nissan Leaf 2026 “Hot New EV” screams in ways that the old did not simply do. The slope roof line and the unique side file makes it simultaneously look like a sporty coupe and small four -wheel drive vehicles. The front and rear LED lights give scientific reactions. These neighbors who were fascinated by this paper were not even realized that the 2018 model is parked next to it. They thought it was a boring old hatchback. Since its inception, the Nissan Lev’s design has moved from a strange curiosity to a car that was highly aimed at the main current. This time, Nissan’s design options are very confident.

Entering the paper makes this more clear: I liked its soft artificial leather seats, which completely supported pain as soon as the cotton support settings are modified. The enormous dual information and entertainment screens of 14.3 inches leave a great impression. The first screen, which is behind the wheel, makes it easy to see your current speed, charging level and additional driving information. But the central screen that takes the cake – it’s wonderfully colored and bright enough to be visible in harsh sunlight. It is ideal for navigation in the Google Maps in LEAF, but it is better when using wireless CarPlay, since every application fills the entire screen. (Fortunately, CarPlay and Android Auto Support is available on each east of papers.)

Leaf 2026 contains fabric seats and two 12.3 -inch screens, but from the images I have seen still look like a step from most of the information and entertainment settings. The audio model also had a “Bose Personal Plus” audio system, which includes small amplifiers inside the driver’s support and passengers. This makes music look more overwhelming, but most importantly, it also works as a secret means to provide the driver’s movement without the attention of anyone else in the car. During my test, I found that the Bose system felt rich and detailed for most music (it contains a small sound amplifier, so anything heavy bass looked disorganized), and I really appreciate whispering trends in my ears.

The Leaf panoramic opening, which is only available on the advanced Platinum+ FWD trim, makes a great impression. It allows a lot of light while banning sun heat, and it can also become transparent with a button touch with the so -called cryptic crystal screen technology. You can also get a shade only part of the car, which is useful when I want some light, but my children in the back seat do not do it. The shaded situation still allows spreading light, but it is not strong enough to throw the shadows (it works almost like a complete solar filter, allowing you to see the sun safely). It does not darken the paper much, so you may need an additional shade for children’s forgiveness.

According to Christian Spencer, director and senior engineer in Nissan, the company found that the shading technology in the roof opening also allowed more head room. Adding the shadow of traditional decline would fly a few inches that affect the need. As, the wide and wonderful ceiling in the paper should be easily proportional to drivers and passengers. In a conversation with Engadget, Spencer noted that Nissan also brought some design elements of current compounds, such as Z SPORTS CAR, Rogue Suv and Ariya EV. In particular, the strong Leaf suspension of 4 immediately from Ariya comes, and helps to make the car feel more stable on bumps and at high speed.

This is something that I definitely noticed during a trip and forth, 100 miles away. The paper is ZipPy to reach the speed of the highway thanks to its electric motor 214 hp (up from 147 hp over the former general, but match the same performance to the previous SV Plus models). The paper that is also renewed is very solid while roaming alongside large cars and chaotic winds, while the previous model has always been slightly unstable at high speeds. The total hardness leads to a slight direction on the 2026 sheet, but I still find it more comfortable in driving than EV6 in KIA. My wife and children, who are interested in a lesser degree of driving dynamics, indicated that I felt very smoothly for the ride.

I raised my 100 -miles to 60 percent of full shipping, which is in line with 259 miles of the Platinum+review range. (It is strange to lose the range while escalating the specifications of the paper. I am sure that the 19-inch large tires did not help in efficiency-the cheapest models contain 18-inch tires). She managed to charge the paper from 65 percent to 100 percent with standard 1st level charger. In addition to the standard J1772 port for the 1st and 2 level charging, the paper also includes a Tesla (NACS, above) to re -high -speed filling in Tesla Supercargers. This makes the 2026 leaf more suitable for roads on roads more than the oldest model, which was stuck with an old Chadimo port for fast charging.

There is a great difference that I have noticed from LEAF 2018 is that the new model looks like a real electric car internally, instead of being built from a frame that was originally designed for a gas powered car. The disturbing central control unit of the second generation sheet-which was made of cheap plastic, led to a lot of knee noise that had to install a pillow-was completely replaced, and it was replaced by space for a backpack or small bag with your right foot. The new Leaf floor is also very low, giving passengers in the second row a ton of the leg room.

Not every change is a real step forward, though. While the 2026 sheet provides more total charging space than the previous version, it loses 3.6 cubic feet of storage when the rear seats rise. If you have children in car seats, these rear chairs will work always Be awake. She managed to fit in a small wheel bike, two motorbikes, protective equipment and small cold during a modern trip, but it was definitely tight pressure. In a brighter note, you were at least able to put a large seat in the car and a large group of supportive chair without a problem. I also really appreciate easily accessible latch connections, which are brightly colored and easily visible. You don’t have to go to hunting for them under pillows like other cars.

There is also bad news for one pedal driving lovers: Nissan has delivered the original “E-Step” “E-Step” feature, which can slow the paper significantly with renewable braking, but it will not stop the car completely. According to Spencer, this is partly due to the Japanese organizers who prefer to get brakes is the only way to stop the car completely. But it is a problem if you are used to the comfort of one driving and not touching the brakes, a feature that helped Nissan in its pioneer with the second generation sheet. Spencer says that the company heard many comments about the loss of one real pedal, so it can be a feature that is carried out again at the bottom of the line.

I would like to consider these complaints slight vehicles, though. Leaf 2026 is more attractive and rich in features of Hyundai Kona EV or Chevy Exhinox of $ 34,000, and it has a much more experienced company in EV Square. While I am still recommending Consider the EV options used – I have seen great cars like Hyundai Ioniq 5 declining to $ 25,000 or less – difficult to overcome the 2026 sheet.