Behind the Wheel: Nissan Leaf

It's brand new. Hasn't been driven much. But GearPatrol has street cred. So we got our hands on this mass produced 100% electric from Nissan. Check it out.

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[PantstofryPWNZ]

Is it wrong that I'm an 18 year old guy and I want this car? I mean, I love horsepower and all that fun driving speed blah blah, but honestly, I don't have anywhere to show that all off. I don't go to the track or anything. Of course I wouldn't be as cool as the kids in Mustangs but I save a lot of money and get a car that's smooth and a good cruiser, which is all I want, really...

[chrisw40]

@dowblab thats what women say about you.

[toyotaguy92]

"leaf me alone"  FTW sir

[DominicRiv]

Just because you care about the environment doesn't mean you're not allowed to shave.

[PantstofryPWNZ]

@malaiseguy Haha I'd like to think so. I consider myself an enthusiast and I love the sound of a good engine, but with these tough CAFE standards and things electric cars will slowly start to catch on. I think it will be a while for them to really start making waves in the market, and I don't think the combustion engine will die in my lifetime. But electric cars can make for some quick, enthusiast-pleasing cars...

[PantstofryPWNZ]

@PowerHeal I know haha. I drive a Sentra. I'm always drooling over these Mustangs with the V8s and stuff but I'm like, when am I ever going to use 412hp legally that will make up for the 20 (at best) mpg?

I just want something reasonably frugal now, but still fun to drive (looking in the hot hatch category haha)

[PowerHeal]

@PantstofryPWNZ I'm 18 years old and I drive a Honda Fit.... Nobody cares what you drive. Chicks care about new cars, not speed. Lol

[DulferCarter]

Do you need a DRIVERS LICENSE for driving this car?Thanks.

[PantstofryPWNZ]

@minogoda Exactly. This car is getting some hate because it has a limited range. Yes, of course we'd all love to have the 300+ miles that a gas-powered car gets, but for those of us that don't travel more than 100 miles in a day, this car would work out fine. I realize many will not be able to use it solely, but they're definitely up and coming in the future.

That being said, I never want to see V8s die. I still am looking at fun, fast cars since the Leaf aint available by me yet.

[minogoda]

@PantstofryPWNZ dude ur allready cool after this comment, i am just like u. i would love to have a bad ass car. i don't care how fast that car goes as long as its gonna save me money . what people don't understand also that this car won't have all the problems that gas powered cars have, u don't need to change oil, spark plug, oil filter, gas filter .....etc. electric vehicle requires less periodic maintenance and is more reliable, due to less moving parts.

[TecnamTwin]

The car does not add any to the emissions already being produced at the powerplant. Thus, it is truly zero emissions. It doesn't even have a tailpipe!