New Generation Nissan Leaf Transformation, Present As A Ramping Electric SUV

JAKARTA - The third generation Nissan Leaf is rumored to be getting significant changes, compared to the previous generation. It will even transform into a high-riding crossover when it is launched at the end of next year.

Quoted from the Carscoops page, Monday, December 4, the car will be produced at the same British plant that will also handle the production of electric Qashqai and electric Juke.

According to company insiders, the next-generation Leaf will have a lower and slimmer profile than Qashqai and Juke. The design presented was inspired by Ariya and the Chill-Out Concept of the brand, which was launched in 2021.

In addition, the Nissan Leaf 2026 will use the same CMF-EV platform as the Ariya and Renault Megane E-Tech, and are expected to have a more attractive design like today's modern car.

Reportedly, the car will use advanced batteries produced by the Chinese battery company, Envision, in a facility that is being built close to the Nissan Sunderland factory, England.

Interestingly, this advanced battery offers an increase in energy density by 30 percent compared to current model batteries and is claimed to increase driving range significantly.

Talking about the Nissan Leaf, the current generation is already in Indonesia, currently marketed at a price of Rp. 738 million on the Jabotabek OTR. This car can produce a maximum torque of up to 320 Nm, with a distance of 311 km.