Is the 2017 Nissan Leaf Hatchback a good vehicle?
Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2017 Nissan Leaf Hatchback and all model years in our database. Our rich analysis includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2017 Leaf Hatchback featuring deep dives into trim levels including SL, SV, S, etc. with careful analysis around pricing, features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving and performance. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
Read our full review of the 2017 Nissan Leaf Hatchback here. Our Review Process
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Edmunds has deep data on over 6 million new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles, including all models of the 2017 nissan leaf Hatchback and all available trim types: SL, SV, S, etc. Rich, trim-level features & specs and options data tracked for the 2017 leaf Hatchback include (but are not limited to): MSRP, available incentives and deals, average price paid, warranty information (basic, drivetrain, and maintenance), features (interior and exterior color, upholstery, bluetooth, navigation, cruise control, parking assistance, lane sensing, keyless ignition, satellite radio, folding rears seats,run flat tires, wheel type, tire size, sunroof, etc.), vehicle specifications (engine cylinder count, drivetrain, engine power, torque, engine displacement, transmission), fuel economy and MPG (city, highway, and combined, fuel capacity, range), vehicle dimensions (interior cabin space, vehicle length and width, seating capacity, cargo space). Edmunds also provides tools to allow shopper to compare vehicles to similar models of their choosing by warranty, interior features, exterior features, specifications, vehicle dimensions, consumer rating, edmunds expert review, safety rating, and color.
How safe is the 2017 Nissan Leaf Hatchback?
The 2017 Nissan Leaf Hatchback earned a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 3.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
2017 nissan leaf Hatchback Gas Mileage
2017 nissan leaf SL 4dr Hatchback (electric DD), 1-speed direct drive, electric fuel
112 combined MPG
124 city MPG/101 highway MPG
2017 nissan leaf SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD), 1-speed direct drive, electric fuel
112 combined MPG
124 city MPG/101 highway MPG
2017 nissan leaf S 4dr Hatchback (electric DD), 1-speed direct drive, electric fuel
112 combined MPG
124 city MPG/101 highway MPG
Which 2017 Nissan Leaf Hatchbacks are available in my area
2017 Nissan Leaf Hatchback Listings and Inventory (include other makes) There are currently 135 new, 47 used and CPO 2017 Leaf Hatchbacks listed for sale in your area, with list prices as low as 19,500 and mileage as low as 2,637. Simply research the type of car you're interested in and then select a car from our massive database to find cheap vehicles for sale near you. Once you have identified a vehicle you're interested in, check the Carfax and autocheck vehicle history reports, read dealer reviews, and find out what other owners paid for the 2017 Nissan Leaf Hatchback. Then select Edmunds special offers, perks, deals, and incentives to contact the dealer of your choice and save up to 300 on a new, used, or CPO 2017 Leaf Hatchback available from one of 2,634 dealerships near Ashburn, VA.
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2017 Nissan Leaf Hatchback Overview
The all-electric 2017 Nissan Leaf Hatchback utilizes an electric motor and is available in the following styles:
The SL 4dr Hatchback (electric DD) comes with an electric, front wheel drive, and with a 1-speed direct drive transmission. The SL 4dr Hatchback (electric DD) comes with a basic warranty of 3 yr./ 36000 mi., a Not available roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
The SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD) comes with an electric, front wheel drive, and with a 1-speed direct drive transmission. The SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD) comes with a basic warranty of 3 yr./ 36000 mi., a Not available roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
The S 4dr Hatchback (electric DD) comes with an electric, front wheel drive, and with a 1-speed direct drive transmission. The S 4dr Hatchback (electric DD) comes with a basic warranty of 3 yr./ 36000 mi., a Not available roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What's a good price on a used 2017 Nissan Leaf Hatchback?
Save up to $300 on one of 4 used 2017 Nissan Leafs for sale at dealerships within 25 miles of Ashburn, Virginia with prices as low as $19500 as of Apr 19, 2018, based on data from 4 dealers and 14 consumer-driven dealer ratings ranging from 3.4 to 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Price comparisons for used 2017 Nissan Leaf trim styles:
The used 2017 Nissan Leaf SL is priced around $21777 with average odometer reading of 5673 miles.
The used 2017 Nissan Leaf SV is priced around $19999 with average odometer reading of 8767 miles.
The used 2017 Nissan Leaf S is priced around $19500 with average odometer reading of 10826 miles.
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What do people think of the 2017 Nissan Leaf Hatchback?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2017 Nissan Leaf Hatchback and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2017 Leaf Hatchback a 5 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2017 Leaf Hatchback.
Vehicle
S 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
Review
The worst thing about this vehicle is resale value. You can purchase these vehicles for 1/3 the cost of new, but beware if you get the "s" model , you will not get the bigger battery unless it is a 2017 or newer. This larger battery will give you more range. My vehicle, which i have had just short of 3 months, has a range of 112+ miles with a full charge. The charge time is around 14 hours, depending on how much range was left on the vehicle at plug in time, and that is with the normal 110 volt household outlet. This vehicle, in my opinion is not great in any way, such as comfort, dependability, etc., but that it is not why I purchased this car. My goal was saving money on gasoline, oil, maintainence and in that regard it is a GREAT vehicle. It is the perfect car for the way I drive. This vehicle does not like freeways. The range drops whenever you engage the cruise control. The range shrinks much quicker as you increase your speed. However, if you drive the city streets, it is the complete opposite. For example, I drove 18 miles for a doughnut craving. I had a full charge (115 miles on that day) and when I hit the store I only had 88 left. I drove the return trip on the city streets and when I got back to my driveway, I had 91 miles of range. Yes, that is not an error. I actually gained 3 miles. This was with my vehicle in B mode. That mode is 1 of 2 forward modes the transmission allows. The D mode is the default mode when you shift into forward gear. To get into B mode you double shift. This gives your braking system more regenative power. So, as you drive you charge the battery whenever you release the accelerator or apply the brakes. The range increase is real. I can charge to full and not need a recharge for many days, in spite of making multiple 20 plus mile trips. In this regard the vehicle is fantastic. In most other area, it is just adequate. It has sufficient comfort in the cabin, enough to allow my wife to be comfortable in it, despite a bad back. The airconditioner is above average, blowing extremely cold after just a minute or two. The back seat is adequate for my 16 year old average size grandson. The rear hatch cargo area is, however, small. Still, to this point, I have not had a problem bringing home the groceries. The cars styling is a bummer. I have plastered a alien sticker on the roof area behind the rear door and have proclaimed the car my "space ship". I did not purchase the vehicle for looks. My youngest daughter thinks it is "cute". My oldest daughter enjoyed driving it and I think they both are interested in buying one. They have asked me how much it has increased my electric bill and I can honestly say after getting two electric bills since I took possesion, it was less than a couple of dollars more. Maybe I just haven't had the vehicle long enough to evaluate that because even I feel the increase should have been larger, but at this point, it is what it is. The ride of the vehicle is smooth and rattlefree. I have heard the brakes do not feel normal on these electrics. I find them no different then the Cruze that I drove before. I perfer this vehicle over the Cruze in most catagories. I have not used the higher watt chargers that are available to the public so i can't comment on that. Likewise on the heated seats, haven't used them. The sound system is average. I have heard the range drops in the colder months of winter. I will update as my experience broadens. As of now, I am thrilled with the car. It fits into my lifestyle perfectly and using it allows me to put less mileage on my vw van which I take on vacations and for hauling larger items. The addition of a second vehicle makes owning this vehicle a no brainer. Also, the $7500 tax credit makes this car a good value. I was able to get $12K off the sticker at the dealership. Extremely happy with my purchase. UPDATE, I have now driven the car for 7 plus months. My mileage is now at 3789. The cost of driving the car averages $20 per month in AEP electric bill increase. The winter weather does degrade the battery, but only by 10 or so less driving distance. The heated seats are not as warm as the ones in my vw van, but do allow some comfort. Using the heater is a big drag on the driving distance. In a conventional car, once your car warms up you have constant heat on demand. The Leaf gives heat differently. It requires a warm up time each time you push the heater button. Also, increasing the temp does not increase your battery drain, so crank it up. When you turn off the heater, close the vents or you will get cooler air coming into the cabin. I have noticed that the initial drop in range does not continue to deteriorate IF DRIVING ON CITY STREETS. However, the combination of using the heater AND freeway driving zaps the battery very severely. Expect to get less than half of displayed mileage. Another negative is because of the design of the back of the vehicle, this area seems to collect dirt. I clean the back window often.
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What options are available on the 2017 Nissan Leaf Hatchback?
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Available Nissan Leaf 2017 Hatchback Trims: SL, S, SV
Exterior Colors: Brilliant Silver, Pearl White, Scarlet Ember, Jade Frost, Cayenne Red, Morning Sky Blue, Blue Ocean, Glacier Pearl, Glacier White, Super Black, White/Black, Deep Blue Pearl, Gun Metallic
Interior Colors: Light Grey cloth, Black cloth, Black leather, Light Grey leather
Popular Features: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pre-collision safety system, Adaptive Cruise Control, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Blind Spot Monitoring, Power Driver Seat, Lane Departure Warning, Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Aux Audio Inputs, Back-up camera, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Heated seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Navigation, Leather Seats, Upgraded Headlights, 360-degree camera, Upgraded Stereo
Fuel Types: electric
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
