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    2012 Nissan Leaf

    Used from

    $51,500 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    NA

    About the Nissan Leaf

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Nissan Leaf is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $51,500 for the Base variant and topping out at $51,500 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Leaf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2011.

    The Nissan Leaf is only available with an electric motor that produces 80kW and 280Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2012 Leaf was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Nissan Leaf models from other years

    2012 Nissan Leaf Price

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    auto, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD$51,500
    *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
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Charging information
      • Amps (a): 10
      • Duration (hours): 0.50
      • Duration (hours): 8.00
      • Voltage (v): 200
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 111.1
      • Battery Cell Count: 192
      • Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 360.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 40.00
      • Range (km): 170.00
      • Range (miles): 105.63
      • Useable Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 39.00
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Front
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 280
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
    • 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
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • On Gearknob: Alloy
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 173
      • Combined (wh/mile): 107
      • Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 10.7
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 17.3
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    See all 2012 Nissan Leaf Specs

    2012 Nissan Leaf Dimensions

    1550mm
    1770mm
    4445mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Nissan Leaf Dimensions

    2012 Nissan Leaf Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20131000Kg1000Kg
    20121000Kg1000Kg
    See all Nissan Leaf Towing Capacity

    2012 Nissan Leaf Fuel Economy

    2012 Nissan Leaf Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Nissan Leaf?

    The Nissan Leaf offers a 3 year 100,000 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.

    Nissan Leaf FAQs

    The cheapest Nissan Leaf is the Base that starts from $51,500.

    The most expensive Nissan Leaf is the Base that starts from $51,500.

    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 1770mm wide, 4445mm in length and sits 1550mm tall.

    The most powerful Nissan Leaf is the Base which has 80kW of power from its null engine.

    The Nissan Leaf is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Nissan Leaf is the Base which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Nissan Leaf uses electric.