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    2012 Nissan Leaf

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    NA

    Warranty

    10 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    0 / 100km

    About the Nissan Leaf

    The new Nissan Leaf is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $49,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $61,490 for the E+.

    There are 2 variants of the Leaf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.

    The Nissan Leaf is only available with an electric motor that produces 110kW and 320Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2025 Leaf is offered with a 10 year, 300,000 km warranty.

    See Nissan Leaf models from other years

    Next Steps

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    2012 Nissan Leaf Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Nissan Leaf Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Nissan Leaf

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Driving Pattern Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Traffic Jam Assist
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
      • Includes Display
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Warning (bsw)
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Charging connector
      • Charging Cable Included
      • Charging Socket Ac 1
      • Charging Socket Dc 1
      • Location Of Ac 1 Socket: Front
      • Location Of Dc 1 Socket: Front
    • Charging information
      • Amps (a): 10
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 6.66
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 10%-80%: 0.76
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 100kw 10%-80%: 0.76
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 11.94
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 50kw 10%-80%: 0.76
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 6.66
      • Duration (hours): 21.00
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 50.00
      • Measurement Standard: Chademo
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 2.00
      • State Of Charge Ends At (%): 100
      • Voltage (v): 230
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Electric Power source
      • Actively Heated/cooled Battery
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 114.2
      • Battery Cell Count: 192
      • Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
      • Battery Supplier: Other
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 350.0
      • High Power Charger
      • Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 40.00
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
      • Onboard Charger (kw): 6.6
      • Range (km): 315.00
      • Useable Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 39.00
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Front
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 320
      • Motor Location: Front
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 150.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 110.3
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Energy recuperation
      • Single-pedal Driving
    • Front cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.2
      • Headroom Front: 1046
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 947
      • Hip Room Front (in): 51.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1308
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 50.0
      • Hip Room Rear: 1270
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1069
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 31.1
      • Leg Room Rear: 790
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1382
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1334
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Piano Black
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999999
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 171
      • Combined (wh/mile): 275
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 17.1
      • Combined (kwh/km): 0.5
      • Combined (kwh/mile): 0.3
      • Combined (km/kwh): 0.2
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Heated
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Digital
      • Auto-dimming
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Cooling
      • Includes Heating
      • Includes Internet
      • Includes Phone
      • Includes Timer
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote battery management
      • Includes Battery Status Checking
      • Includes Charge Completion Alert
      • Includes Remote Battery Pre-heating
      • Includes Remote Charge Activation
      • Includes Remote Charge Activation Timer
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 7
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heat Pump
      • Heater Type: Electric
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Alexa
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty battery
      • Distance (km): 160,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 96
      • State Of Charge Threshold %: 75
    • Warranty electric systems - total
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): 160,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 96
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM extension
      • Distance (km): 300,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM extension
      • Distance (km): 300,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    e+

    Adds to Base:
    • Charging information
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 10.32
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 10%-80%: 1.18
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 100kw 10%-80%: 1.18
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 18.51
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 50kw 10%-80%: 1.18
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 10.32
      • Duration (hours): 1.50
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 6.60
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 177.1
      • Battery Cell Count: 288
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 61.98
      • Range (km): 385.00
      • Useable Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 59.00
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 340
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 217.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 159.6
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Front (in): 25.2
      • Leg Room Front: 641
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 23.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 594
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1335
    • Remote battery management
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 84
    • Remote services
      • Beep/flash
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Telematics
      • Breakdown Assistance
      • Connection Type: Via Own Phone
      • Tracker System
    • Ventilation system
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Wifi network
      • Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
    Removes from Base:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Seat Belts
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Buzzer
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Warning (bsw)
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Charging connector
      • Charging Cable Included
    • Charging information
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 6.66
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 10%-80%: 0.76
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 100kw 10%-80%: 0.76
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 11.94
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 50kw 10%-80%: 0.76
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 6.66
      • Duration (hours): 21.00
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 50.00
      • Measurement Standard: Chademo
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 114.2
      • Battery Cell Count: 192
      • High Power Charger
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 40.00
      • Range (km): 315.00
      • Useable Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 39.00
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 320
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 150.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 110.3
    • Front cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Head rests
      • Active
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.2
      • Headroom Front: 1046
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 947
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1069
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 31.1
      • Leg Room Rear: 790
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1334
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999999
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999999
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Electric
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Duration (months): 36
    See all 2012 Nissan Leaf Specs

    2019 Nissan Leaf Dimensions

    1540mm
    1788mm
    4490mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2019 Nissan Leaf Dimensions

    2012 Nissan Leaf Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20131000Kg1000Kg
    See all Nissan Leaf Towing Capacity

    Next Steps

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    2012 Nissan Leaf Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Nissan Leaf?

    You should service your Leaf at your authorised Nissan dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Leaf's warranty.

    2012 Nissan Leaf Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Nissan Leaf?

    The Nissan Leaf offers a 10 year 300,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Nissan Leaf.

    Nissan Leaf FAQs

    The cheapest Nissan Leaf is the Base that starts from $0.

    The most expensive Nissan Leaf is the e+ that starts from $61,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Nissan Leaf is offered by the Base which can tow 1000 kg

    The largest Nissan Leaf is the Base which measures 1788mm wide, 4490mm in length and sits 1540mm tall.

    The most powerful Nissan Leaf is the e+ which has 160kW of power from its null engine.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Nissan Leaf may be manufactured in .

    The heaviest Nissan Leaf is the e+ which weighs 2140 kg (kerb weight).

    The Nissan Leaf uses electric.