2012 Nissan Leaf Arrives at Wilkes Nissan

Online, June 1, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Wilkes Nissan is pleased to welcome the all-electric 2012 Nissan Leaf to its Wilkesboro, NC showroom. The Nissan Leaf has set the industry standard for all-electric vehicles in terms of technology and standard features. Its spacious front seat and regenerative braking are just a couple features that make the Nissan Leaf one of the most popular small vehicles on the road today.

The 2012 Nissan Leaf is 100% electric and does not use gasoline. The 2012 Leaf is powered by an 80 kW AC synchronous motor and a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery. When fully charged, the 2012 Leaf has a range of up to 100 miles and can travel at speeds up to 90 miles per hour. There are several braking systems standard on the 2012 Leaf, including the regenerative braking system, Electronic Brake force Distribution, and Brake Assist. The 2012 Leaf also comes with aerodynamic LED headlights, heated outside mirrors, and a one-touch rear hatch/trunk release.

Technology is plentiful in the 2012 Nissan Leaf. With seating for 5, the 2012 Leaf comes with heated front and rear seats, Nissan Intelligent Key, and Push Button Start. Bluetooth, Automatic Temperature Control, and a trip computer are all included in the 2012 Leaf. Also standard is a 6-speaker, stereo system with MP3/WMA playback capability, XM Satellite Radio, and a USB connection port for iPod interface. Nissan also includes a Navigation System with a 7-inch color display with access to XM NavTraffic.

Nissan includes plenty of safety features in the 2012 Nissan Leaf, including Nissan's Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags. Also included are front seat- mounted side-impact air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags. Vehicle Dynamic Control and a Traction Control System are also standard features of the 2012 Nissan Leaf. The 2012 Leaf also comes with a vehicle immobilizer and Nissan's vehicle security system.

If you are interested in learning more about the 2012 Nissan Leaf or would like to schedule a test drive visit Wilkes Nissan - their friendly sales staff will be happy to help you find the perfect Nissan model for your lifestyle. You may also visit Wilkes Nissan online at, wilkesnissan.com.