Used 2020 Nissan LEAF Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 LEAF, so we've included reviews for other years of the LEAF since its last redesign.
Best car I have ever owned!
Kevin, 06/18/2019
2019 Nissan LEAF S 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
One day, I was driving our 2018 Leaf S and as we were headed straight through an intersection, a driver turning left traveling the opposite direction failed to yield. Our car was a total loss. My daughter and I who were in the car walked away from the accident - we both had slight neck issues, but a few chiropractic visits helped - he said that he was surprised how mild our injuries were, but pointed out that the scrunch zones in the front of the car saved us. Due to this outcome, then, is it any wonder that we purchased a 2019 Leaf S? We did consider the Leaf S Plus, but the dealer gave us such a great deal on the Leaf S that we purchased the same kind of car. Even though the 2019 model did not change, we noticed there was a slight change to the external mirrors that made them easier to use (my wife noticed, but I didn't). It is smooth, and my wife can do her hour long commute round trip on one charge. We find the quick charge handy. (I'm an electrical engineer - we noticed that the Leaf monitors voltage, current, temperature, and charge state and adjusts accordingly, so we have no problem using the quick charge.) The performance and comfort are great! Many people who drive electrics have range anxiety, but we found out that we can predict when we will need a charge and plan for it accordingly. While longer trips are harder due to increasing charge times due to an increasing battery temperature, again, that is predictable. This car is perfect for 95% to 99% of our driving. Also, it carries 5 people comfortably - kind of like a mini SUV!
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Everyone needs to drive an EV
SilverLeaf, 08/05/2019
updated 08/06/2020
2019 Nissan LEAF SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
This car is fantastic. There’s no need for a commuter car that runs on gas when you have something this nice. It drives wonderfully. Free charging so far, have only paid once by plugging it in at my house. We commute to and from work and use it for short trips to the store or errands. Got a fantastic deal on it. It’s a no-brainer. For the price, nothing compares.
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2020 Nissan LEAF for sale near you
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Great Car
Maria U, 07/30/2021
updated 02/02/2023
2019 Nissan LEAF SL 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my used 2019 Nissan Leaf SL 3/21. I’ve had it four months now and I just love it. I was surprised to find that we didn’t need a level 2 charger, despite the lack of chargers in my rural area of any sort. We used the 110v wall plug and the cable that came with the car for the better part of a year and added a ‘dryer outlet’ to the garage. We still use the cable that came with the car but have faster charging and it’s better for the battery. I was surprised at how cheap the carpet material is. It bugs me. But I’ve seen the level of finishes decline in cars in general over the last decade. I like the look of the suede stripes, but that was a bad choice too. I would have rather had synthetic leather (like VW) than have to take the extra care for the suede that they saved money on. On the plus side it’s a beautiful machine. Reliable. Easy. Super quiet. Great performance. Chock full of all the tech you could want, plus a few more that you didn’t know how much you’d want. Plenty of pick up- she’s fast off the line! The Bose sound system is nice. I even like the one-pedal driving once I got used to it. Didn’t think I’d like the Pro Pilot Assist, because I couldn’t imagine needing it. But it works very well especially if you have to eat on the way to an appointment, driving the highway. I haven’t been this excited about a car… maybe ever. I am definitely saving money on fuel costs. I’ve driven it more than 1,000 miles every month since I’ve had it. I feel like the price for a new one was too high. But I still recommend it. It’s a great car. 11mo. Update:I still love this car. Took it in for a check up where they only rotated the tires and looked at everything on their checklist. No problems at all. So much fun to drive and so damn quiet & comfortable! 16mo update:still no perceptible battery degradation, no problems in 15k mi. I really drive it. The car market is crazy right now so I feel like I should caution used car buyers to search for known problems with Consmr Rpts,, check engine light dot com and other places that rate reliability. Leaf really only had one bad year, but Bolt and others have had hiccups like any new model but you don’t want to get stuck with an expensive problem. Otherwise you’ll be fine. Don’t fear the EV. It’s fantastic. I’m saving so much money on gas even though I had to pay a ‘highway tax’ $200/yr when I register the car. Plus now my kid is driving it too, commuting to college. Huge gas and service savings. 1yr 10mos update: (Edmunds wants another update so here it is:) The car is great. It’s driven 1 1/2hrs every weekday and it’s the first choice by everyone in the house; My husband asked to take it to work today bc I didn’t need it. Still at 100% percent battery life. The good news is It’s a great vehicle which will save you SO MUCH gas money. The bad news is everyone wants to drive it and I’ve heard Nissan is phasing it out for the bigger Arya. Because I feel like I’d have wanted this exact car again whenever I need another. Maybe we’ll get the rights to switch out batteries here in the USA. idk
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Leaf SV +
Phil, 12/04/2019
2019 Nissan LEAF SV PLUS 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Fantastic long range ev. Recently got back from a 650 mile vacation and pro pilot did 90% of the driving. Used a fast charger at Nissan for free and one electrified America one for a couple of bucks. I got the heat pump package and it’s great too. Test drove a M3, but the seats are too low. The + seat high is better, (higher)then the std leaf, much higher then M3. I also like a hatch better then trunk ev.
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good car, could have been a great car
Rob, 10/03/2019
2019 Nissan LEAF SL 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
36 of 41 people found this review helpful
The car itself drives well, and I've been a nissan fan for years, but all of the plusses are negated for 3 reasons. 1. The seats are really uncomfortable. 2. the steering wheel is barely adjustable. These two things together make driving even short distances very uncomfortable, and long distances painful. I will be very happy when I can get rid of it. If you are considering a leaf, do a long test drive. The other thing I think is pretty crazy, is while there is an app to connect to your car that works relatively well, they want you to pay a monthly fee after a few months to continue it. It's not worth it, and it should just be included with the car.
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