{"id":52306,"date":"2025-03-06T14:19:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T05:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/?p=52306"},"modified":"2025-03-06T14:19:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T05:19:17","slug":"leaf-nismo-made-in-full-fledged-style-but-still-not-as-radical-as-it-is-test-drive-impression-2020-my-chan-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/?p=52306&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"[Leaf nismo] Made in full-fledged style, but still not as radical as it is [Test drive impression] [2020 model]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since the 2020 model year, the steering ratio and shock absorber damping settings have been changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I ride it in hopes of how effective Nismo model, Nissan’s masterpiece compact EV, will demonstrate, but this is betrayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary at the beginning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for handling, from the start of the cut, the ball quickly bends in a stable position with the front sinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was not enough for people who know about high-powered EVs that are over 300 horsepower .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chassis performance itself is ideal for flying comfortably on highways, but the motor power, battery capacity and battery cooling performance are lacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

exterior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The wheels have also been changed to snow tires, making the exterior more modest than I expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you want a radical look, you’d like to put on the original wheels and a black bonnet sticker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new leaf model has a Nissan emblem, but it seems that the Nismo uses different parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bumper above the daylight is overhanging, but it’s cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking at the actual product from behind, it’s simpler than I thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The benefits of genuine wheels were huge…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The paint is of high quality with a sparkling feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you open the door, a blue LED marker appears. This is an option worth around 30,000 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I’m also happy that the nismo letters on the scuff plate glow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The floor mats are also exclusively for Nismo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The steering wheel also has red stitching and center markers, making it a great sporty one after another. It also has a firm feel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comes with a heater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Each part of the interior has a special decoration, but it is hard to deny that the color has been changed at the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many things I wish they had changed this panel as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Incidentally, cruise control does not have a lane keep function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the sheet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For some reason, the car share item I borrowed the optional ” RECARO sports seat exclusively for NISMO .”<\/strong> came with<\/p>\n\n\n\n

370,000 yen . <\/strong>It is a high-priced option of<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this seat tedious to recline, is too and the reclining is more difficult than the advantage of its holding ability .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It looks good, but personally I wouldn’t recommend this option sheet as it is not easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The original seats are manual, but the reclining is a one-touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Test drive specifications and prices, etc.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s a 2021 Nismo. This is the model that was later developed as annual improvements were introduced in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The price of the new car is around 4.2 million to 4.6 million yen .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The individual I rode had many options attached to it, so the total payment amount could be over 5 million yen<\/strong> . The seat alone costs 370,000 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Battery capacity is 40kwh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Leaf has the 60kwh model E+, but with Nismo you cannot choose 60kwh .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there was a 60kwh model from Nismo, I might have bought it…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paste the specifications table on the official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Actual driving impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Handling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to this, it is also equipped with an around view monitor and a clearance sonar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(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…)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comfortable ride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It is tighter than the regular model, which was a little too up and down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I feel that the body rigidity has also been strengthened, but it seems like it has been forcibly strengthened when it lacks the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the scene where only the left side fell into the manhole, the up and down movement was erased only by the shock absorber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It retains a certain amount of reed stroke, but this is why it is considered difficult to ride comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

handling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The steering radio changes can be felt even when playing slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just a little movement will quickly change the car’s posture. It’s nice that it’s not as radical as the Roadster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The front on the outskirts firmly crushes the front and bends while maintaining a stable posture that moves forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a neutral, circling feel with no quirks, but unfortunately it does not correspond to the sedan type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roll has a decent tilt, but once it is stabilized, the compact body will be useful and the cornering limit is quite high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powertrain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After all, it’s only 150 horsepower to 320Nm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As someone used to driving super-fast EVs, I there was not enough extreme . felt that<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The start from the start is enhanced with computer control, but 70% of the time you step on the accelerator does not change much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the ride quality is unique, as you can always hear the screams from the tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It depends on the characteristics of the snow tires, but you can hear a scream of go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you step on a sticky step while turning, the entire car will start to slide even though it is front-wheel drive.<\/strong> you will feel the illusion that<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pupils suddenly open in front of the movement and the roaring tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High speed stability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can hear loud wind noises from near the tire house, but the high speed performance is high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The hard suspension on the lower roads now stroke well, and the input when you cross a step is erased with just the damper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s hardly any feeling of being stoked by the wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electricity costs drop appropriately, but perhaps because it is compact, it does not deteriorate particularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The acceleration continues to grow comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The acceleration power, battery capacity, and battery cooling performance are lacking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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