Nissan Motor Company (NASDAQ: NSANY) (TYO: 7201), a Japan-based automaker, has revealed details of its 2013 Leaf electric vehicle for the Japanese market.
The vehicle will be available in three new body colours, Dark Metal Grey, Brilliant White Pearl and White. It features standard LED headlights with auto-levelling, a new black interior colour, an optional leather package, a new percentage readout for battery capacity shown in the Leaf’s in the Multifunction Display, a foot-operated parking brake, a light-weight Bose audio system and Nissan’s Around View Monitor. The automaker has modified the vehicle’s electric drivetrain for 2013, resulting in a 30 percent reduction in volume and a 10 percent reduction in weight.
The model is available for sale in Japan and will arrive at the United States dealerships either later this year or in early 2013.