Since the 2020 model year, the steering ratio and shock absorber damping settings have been changed.
I ride it in hopes of how effective Nismo model, Nissan’s masterpiece compact EV, will demonstrate, but this is betrayed.
Summary at the beginning
The steering ratio is quicker than the regular model, shock absorbers that suppress too much up and down movement, reinforced body rigidity and authentic seats make it a sport model-like feel.
The style of absorbing the shaking only on the stroke of the suspension and not shaking the frame is a tough sport model, but it is difficult to ride when crossing the step, making it uncomfortable.
As for handling, from the start of the cut, the ball quickly bends in a stable position with the front sinking.
Although it is not as good as an EV sedan, it has a smooth, neutral, comfortable turning feel, and its lightness makes it easy to turn and allows for agile rotations.
The acceleration force has also not been strengthened from the base model, but simply the acceleration force output relative to the accelerator opening was swiftly swayed.
This was not enough for people who know about high-powered EVs that are over 300 horsepower .
The chassis performance itself is ideal for flying comfortably on highways, but the motor power, battery capacity and battery cooling performance are lacking.
exterior
The wheels have also been changed to snow tires, making the exterior more modest than I expected.
If you want a radical look, you’d like to put on the original wheels and a black bonnet sticker.
The new leaf model has a Nissan emblem, but it seems that the Nismo uses different parts.
The bumper above the daylight is overhanging, but it’s cool.
Looking at the actual product from behind, it’s simpler than I thought.
The benefits of genuine wheels were huge…
The paint is of high quality with a sparkling feel.
Personally, I don’t like putting red lines at the bottom of the car body, but in reality, there is also glitter inside the red lines, so it looks shiny.
When you open the door, a blue LED marker appears. This is an option worth around 30,000 yen.
Interior
The new car’s price is not cheap at around 4.6 million yen, but it is designed to be an interior space that gives off a sense of elation and texture that is not bad. It’s a big difference from the lower grade I rode before.
I’m also happy that the nismo letters on the scuff plate glow.
The floor mats are also exclusively for Nismo.
The steering wheel also has red stitching and center markers, making it a great sporty one after another. It also has a firm feel
Comes with a heater.
Each part of the interior has a special decoration, but it is hard to deny that the color has been changed at the moment.
There are many things I wish they had changed this panel as well.
Incidentally, cruise control does not have a lane keep function.
The quirks that still sell 10-year-old EVs with the selling point of Nissan technology are that they are still selling, but they cost 4.6 million yen, so they’re not standard equipment…
About the sheet
For some reason, the car share item I borrowed the optional ” RECARO sports seat exclusively for NISMO .” came with
370,000 yen . It is a high-priced option of
However, this seat tedious to recline, is too and the reclining is more difficult than the advantage of its holding ability .
It looks good, but personally I wouldn’t recommend this option sheet as it is not easy to use.
The original seats are manual, but the reclining is a one-touch.
Test drive specifications and prices, etc.
It’s a 2021 Nismo. This is the model that was later developed as annual improvements were introduced in 2020.
The price of the new car is around 4.2 million to 4.6 million yen .
The individual I rode had many options attached to it, so the total payment amount could be over 5 million yen . The seat alone costs 370,000 yen.
Battery capacity is 40kwh.
The Leaf has the 60kwh model E+, but with Nismo you cannot choose 60kwh .
If there was a 60kwh model from Nismo, I might have bought it…
Paste the specifications table on the official website.
Actual driving impressions
Handling
It boasts a compact size that is no different from the leaf of a regular model and its maneuvering style, making it a good deal.
In addition to this, it is also equipped with an around view monitor and a clearance sonar.
(The Around View Monitor is too dark in the dark night and is useless, but since the original size is good, I don’t think I need this type of assist equipment…)
Comfortable ride
It is tighter than the regular model, which was a little too up and down.
I feel that the body rigidity has also been strengthened, but it seems like it has been forcibly strengthened when it lacks the original.
In the scene where only the left side fell into the manhole, the up and down movement was erased only by the shock absorber.
However, even if the shaking itself disappears, the slamming, slamming impact remains and enters your body, so you will experience a tough impact every time you cross that step.
It retains a certain amount of reed stroke, but this is why it is considered difficult to ride comfortably.
handling
The steering radio changes can be felt even when playing slowly.
Just a little movement will quickly change the car’s posture. It’s nice that it’s not as radical as the Roadster.
The front on the outskirts firmly crushes the front and bends while maintaining a stable posture that moves forward.
It has a neutral, circling feel with no quirks, but unfortunately it does not correspond to the sedan type.
The roll has a decent tilt, but once it is stabilized, the compact body will be useful and the cornering limit is quite high.
Powertrain
After all, it’s only 150 horsepower to 320Nm.
As someone used to driving super-fast EVs, I there was not enough extreme . felt that
The start from the start is enhanced with computer control, but 70% of the time you step on the accelerator does not change much.
However, the ride quality is unique, as you can always hear the screams from the tires.
It depends on the characteristics of the snow tires, but you can hear a scream of go.
If you hear it in the cave, it sounds like you’ll be taken away by the darkness and won’t be able to survive.
If you step on a sticky step while turning, the entire car will start to slide even though it is front-wheel drive. you will feel the illusion that
The pupils suddenly open in front of the movement and the roaring tyres.
High speed stability
You can hear loud wind noises from near the tire house, but the high speed performance is high.
The hard suspension on the lower roads now stroke well, and the input when you cross a step is erased with just the damper.
There’s hardly any feeling of being stoked by the wind.
It’s safe and comfortable to drive even at speed, and a car that allows you to fly comfortably on the highway . it gives you the feeling that it’s
Electricity costs drop appropriately, but perhaps because it is compact, it does not deteriorate particularly.
The acceleration continues to grow comfortably.
It’s a shame that even though you can drive on this highway with such a pleasant feeling, the battery capacity is only 40kWh and the batteries are air-cooled, so heat can be sluggish on long trips.
The acceleration power, battery capacity, and battery cooling performance are lacking.
