No changes have been made to the 2021 Nissan LEAF when compared to its predecessor. And why mess with a zero-emission electric car that gives you so much including these highlights:
- EPA driving range of up to 149 miles in the LEAF version or 226 miles in the LEAF PLUS version
- ProPILOT Assist to provide a self-driving car experience in 1 lane on highways like the NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway & I-287
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto to easily connect your cell phone
- e-Pedal to let you start, accelerate, decelerate & come to a full stop only using the accelerator
- Nissan Safety Shield 360 with automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, lane departure warning & more
The LEAF won a few accolades for the 2021 model. With that being said, let’s take a look at what honors this Nissan received from various automotive organizations.
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Lowest 5-Year Cost to Own Award
If you’re looking to reduce the amount you’ll need to spend as well as your carbon footprint, then the 2021 Nissan LEAF is the perfect choice here at our dealership serving Paramus NJ. That’s because Kelley Blue Book was named the Best Electric Vehicle as part of their Lowest 5-Year Cost to Own Awards.
There are several factors that Kelley Blue Book uses to determine which model in each segment lets you spend the least over the 5-year time period. They include the following:
- Initial purchase price
- State fees (license, registrations, state sales tax, etc.) based on nationwide averages
- Average insurance premium (collision & liability included) for your state
- Financing with the assumption of a 10% down payment & 3.91 APR for 60 months
- Estimated annual fuel cost, with 15,000 miles being driven per year & a 45% highway/55% city driving ratio being assumed using EPA mileage data
- Maintenance on the basis of the manufacturer’s recommended service schedule with the national average for parts & labor costs
- Repair costs using an extended 5-year service warranty with $0 deductible as a baseline
- Depreciation of value on the resale market
Best Hatchback To Buy 2021
This prestigious accolade was given to the Nissan LEAF by The Car Connection. Receiving ??a TCC Rating of 7.2 out of 10, there are a few things that this organization took into consideration this EV as the Best Hatchback To Buy 2021:
- Styling inside & out Performance in terms of power, ride & handling
- Comfort & Quality for the seating, interior storage & finish
- Safety for the use of full-speed automatic emergency braking, getting top ratings in collision testing & availability of other sought-after tech
- Features including the base equipment onboard, available upgrades, infotainment system and warranty/service programs
- Green, which the LEAF got a 10 for since it offers a driving range of 200+ miles
According to The Car Connection, the 2021 Nissan LEAF also topped a few other lists based on its TCC Rating to be a better choice than other popular models in the Bergen County NJ area. They consist of:
- Best Small Car, beating out the 2021 VW iD.4, 2022 Honda Civic, 2021 Chevy Bolt, 2021 Hyundai Elantra & more
- Best Small Hatchback, besting the 2021 Hyundai Veloster, 2021 Mazda3, 2021 Toyota Corolla, 2021 VW Golf & more
- Best Compact Car over the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq, 2021 Kia Niro, 2021 Honda Insight, 2021 Subaru Impreza & more
5-Star Overall Safety Rating
You’ll have peace of mind when you get behind the wheel of the 2021 Nissan LEAF since it got a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That’s because of how well this electric car performed in frontal, side & rollover collision testing done by the organization.
Getting into an accident is the worst possible outcome on the road and the LEAF is built to minimize injury to all passengers in the event of a crash. These features are design to protect you and your loved ones:
- 8 airbags including knee airbags for the driver & front passenger
- LATCH system for properly securing car seats
- Zone Body construction with front & rear crumple zones
- Hood buckling creases & safety stops
- Energy-absorbing steering column
- Slide-away brake pedal assembly, so your legs will be less likely to get trapped
- Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams
Browse Our Award-Winning Nissan LEAF Inventory
There are a total of 5 different trims available for the 2021 Nissan LEAF at our dealership serving Hawthorne & Englewood Cliffs NJ: S, SV, S PLUS, SV PLUS & SL PLUS. Contact our team today to learn what you can get in each one or to schedule a test drive at our dealership location on Route 17!
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