Nissan announces U.S. pricing for 2020 LEAF – offering Nissan Safety Shield® 360 standard and a new EV sound

Nissan LEAF remains the best-selling electric vehicle of all time, with more than 440,000 global sales². For 2020, Nissan has improved the LEAF with added safety and convenience features  including standard Nissan Safety Shield 360 technology. Nissan LEAF S and SV also feature a new 8-inch color touchscreen display, which was previously available on LEAF PLUS. All models are on sale now at Nissan dealerships nationwide.

The 2020 LEAF also comes with a new sound – the car’s two pedestrian safety sounds receive updates in tone and volume. For the U.S. market, LEAF makes a constant tone (known as “Canto,” derived from the Latin verb for “I sing”) for forward movement under 18.6 mph and a pulsing chime when reversing.

Pricing for the enhanced 2020 Nissan LEAF starts at $31,600 for the LEAF S (40kWh battery, up to 149-mile range³, 147 horsepower). The 2020 Nissan LEAF PLUS S (62 kWh battery, up to 226-mile range¹, 214 horsepower) has an MSRP of $34,190.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices⁴ for the 2020 Nissan LEAF and LEAF PLUS are: 

Destination and Handling $925 USD

About the 2020 Nissan LEAF

Key 2020 LEAF additions include:

• Nissan Safety Shield 360 standard on all models: Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Warning Lane Departure Warning and High Beam Assist
• Additional standard features on all models include Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Lane Intervention and Blind Spot Intervention
• Standard 8-inch color touchscreen display on all 40 kWh LEAF grades
• Standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ across entire LEAF lineup
• Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags, rear seat-mounted outboard side-impact supplemental air bags added to all models
• Intelligent Around View® Monitor and Intelligent Driver Alertness added to SV Technology Package
• An all-new premium exterior color, Sunset Drift ChromaFlair® (late availability)
• Updated tone and volume of “Canto” pedestrian safety sounds

All 2020 LEAF models offer dynamic design features, starting with a streamlined silhouette, which maximizes aerodynamic efficiency. The car’s bold fascia features Nissan’s signature V-Motion grille with blue 3D mesh. The car’s sleek profile gives it a sporty look, while the rear features a distinctive tail light design.

Every LEAF also boasts a spacious, highly functional interior with a quality, high-tech feel. The roomy, open cabin is highlighted by the brand’s “Gliding Wing” design language. The cabin’s interior dimensions comfortably accommodate five people and includes a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat for added flexibility. The rear cargo area is designed to provide ample luggage space, offering 23.6 cubic feet of available stowage. It also allows for easy charging cable storage.

Available advanced technologies include standard ePedal and Rear Door Alert, along with available NissanConnect® with Nissan Door to Door Navigation and Services, and NissanConnect®  EV (telematics), allowing for remote connection to the vehicle (from compatible smartphones and smart watches, as well as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant).

Every 2020 Nissan LEAF is offered with a limited warranty⁵ covering defects in materials or workmanship for eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, for the lithium-ion battery pack. Nissan also provides a limited warranty against battery capacity loss below nine bars of capacity as shown on the vehicle’s battery capacity level gauge for the first eight years or 100,000 miles for all models.

1. EPA range up to 226 miles for Nissan LEAF S PLUS only. EPA range of up to 215 miles for Nissan LEAF SV PLUS or Nissan LEAF SL PLUS. Actual range will vary with trim levels, options and driving conditions; see Customer Disclosure Form for details.
2.Based on cumulative sales of all LEAF models data from Dec 2010 – September 2019.
3. EPA range for Nissan LEAF S and LEAF SV (40 kW) up to 149 miles. Actual range may vary based on driving conditions. Use for comparison only.
4. MSRP excludes applicable tax, title, license fees and destination charges. Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice. Destination and handling $925.
5. The limited Nissan LEAF lithium-ion battery warranty includes coverage for defects in materials or workmanship for 8 years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) as well as protection against capacity loss below 9 bars of capacity (out of 12) as shown on the Nissan LEAF’s capacity gauge for a period of 8 years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first). For complete information concerning coverage, conditions and exclusions, see your Nissan dealer and read the actual New Vehicle Limited Warranty booklet.