Go Green This December With The Revolutionary Nissan Leaf
Famed bicyclist Lance Armstrong will be the first person in the states to drive the Nissan Leaf on September 3 of 2010, which is three months before it will be released for sale in December. This should not be a big surprise considering the fact that Nissan is a major sponsor of Armstrong in the Tour de France. Armstrong has appeared in numerous commercials promoting the Leaf. This arrival of the Leaf is a big deal because this will be the first time that an electric car will be available for mass sale in America.
The Leaf is a curvaceous and sleek looking ride with five doors and it’s a hatchback. Obviously the Leaf won’t have a fuel door or exhaust pipe since its electric and it will be available in five colors; blue, red, silver, white and black. This futuristic car will sport 16″ alloy wheels, an aerodynamic under body and cool looking spoilers. One really unique aspect of this car is its cool headlights incorporating a blue design which actually divert airflow away from the doors in order to ensure a more comfortable ride. On top of that, these lights actually consume fifty percent less electricity than a regular lamp, which is very appropriate when you consider the car’s eco-conscious theme. Two trim levels will be available for the Leaf : SV and SL.
107 HP the amount of power generated by the lithium battery. It will take around four to eight hours to charge the Leaf but it only takes around 30 min at a commercial charging station. This electric car will be able to reach speeds of up to ninety miles an hour and will be able to travel around one hundred miles before it needs to be re-charged. You can see how many miles you have left before you need to recharge by observing the LCD panel available.
There is an incentive to purchase the Nissan Leaf in the form of tax credits. After a credit of $7,500, the base price will drop to around $25k from the standard $32,780 price tag. It will cost around $2,000 to have a special charging station installed in your home which will be able to charge the car in thirty minutes but some states offer tax incentives which almost recoup this expense. This vehicle is surprisingly pretty affordable after the tax credit.
The Leaf is a futuristic car and packs a host of advanced features such as; a navigation system that comes standard with the car and an advanced feature which lets you actually heat and cool your car from your phone before you get in, just perfect for those cold winter days or blistering hot summers. The audio system offers satellite radio, 6 speakers and is compatible with Ipod music players. Safety features include airbags, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, traction control, front and rear stabilizer bars, a security alarm and a system to monitor the health of your tires.
If you want to go green and want to experience the latest automotive technology then the Leaf would be a very good choice. Lance Armstrong will get his Leaf in September but the rest of us will be able to experience this car for ourselves just in time for Christmas. With the tax credits applied, this car is priced to sell! Get your Leaf this Christmas and go green!
Written by Jacqueline Star: Used Cars San Bernardino, Carrollton Used Cars
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