Nissan LEAF earns 2019 Canadian Green Car of the Year award
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The Nissan LEAF has always been a winner in the eyes of its drivers, and since its debut in 2010, the best-selling electric vehicle has earned a ton of attention, accolades, and awards. This year continues the winning streak for the popular EV, as the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada just honored the Nissan LEAF with the title of 2019 Canadian Green Car of the Year. The distinction was revealed at the Vancouver International Auto Show.
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“As the pioneer of the world’s first, mass-market electric vehicle, we have a duty to offer Canadians an EV that offers more, and continues to spearhead the advancement of the zero-emission segment,” said Joni Paiva, president of Nissan Canada Inc. “We have achieved that with the new Nissan LEAF, which provides the right range at the right price, offering a suite of advanced safety technology, and standard features specifically for Canada.”
The 2019 Nissan LEAF is available at three trim levels: S, SV, and SL. Each trim is equipped with a 100 kW AC Synchronous Electric Motor paired to a single-speed reduction gear transmission, a powertrain capable of producing 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The second-generation LEAF delivers 124 MPGe in the city, 99 MPGe on the highway, and a combined MPGe rating of 112. The Nissan Advanced air bag system, rearview monitor, Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System, and Automatic Emergency Braking are standard on the model.
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“We are honoured to be recognized by AJAC members. We also appreciate the effort put in by AJAC to evaluate solely for this ‘Green’ category, separating traditional vehicles from those which offer advanced powertrains to bring the industry closer to more sustainable mobility,” concluded Paiva.
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