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2014 Nissan LEAF Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Carrying over largely unchanged for its fourth year, Nissan's all-electric hatchback is quickly nearing perfection. The only updates for 2014 are new voice-command navigation and SMS readout features for Nissan's available EV-IT infotainment system, and the previously optional rear-view monitor is now standard across the board. Drivers of the 2013 wouldn't call either very necessary—they're just some of many really nice perks about the Leaf.
All the fanfare usually levels out by this point in a model's lifespan, but the Leaf is just barely getting started. It didn't get much attention at launch with so much criticism out of professional reviewers, but drivers say the Leaf won them over for 2 major factors: zero gasoline expense with free charges at the dealership, and an overall sense of home-turf comfort. Tall people have no problems driving it, and the Leaf's range isn't terribly affected by keeping up with the gas-chugging Joneses.
Of course drivers also say they're willing to pay for a bigger battery to get more than about 75 miles on a full charge, but bear in mind most of those who purchased the Leaf as a second car now drive it more than their "regular" one. Otherwise drivers talk about little details like being able to move the front seats further back and manual overrides for interior lights, just in case you forget to completely close the hatch, for instance, but nothing really major.
The only genuine complaint is due to the usual shortcomings of batteries, which lose power quicker in cold weather just as a matter of chemistry and lose more when the driver needs to keep the cabin warm. This results in something more like 60 miles of range on a full charge in cold conditions. Beyond that, drivers in the know recommend charging your battery up to only 80% and never letting it drop below 20% to preserve its life, which over time will nevertheless reduce range to about 38 miles without using climate control.
Nissan is hard at work trying to expand that range, but they're also up against a brick wall when it comes to demand. Which is to say that its Tennessee plant is going at full throttle and is still managing to keep only a 9-day supply for dealerships. While the Nissan Leaf may not be the most powerful or beautiful or spacious front-wheel-drive hatchback, it is definitely the most economical and an easy favorite with plenty to love.
Still offered in base S, mid-level SV and top-shelf SL trims, the Leaf achieves 60 mph in about 10 seconds with its 80kW electric motor good for about 107 hp and 187 lb-ft of torque, also boasting 24 cubic feet for cargo before folding down the rear bench for another 6 cubes. That's a little slow and small by conventional compact hatch standards, but nothing drivers consider a real problem.
Starting under 30 grand and coming standard with features like a 4.3-inch LCD information display and 100% electric motivation are not things that usually go together, so that translates to drivers as a winning combination. Sure, it's no horseshoe, but the Leaf is close enough with the right price to clinch a victory in the real world.
Published May 31, 2022 by Patricia Mayo
User reviews for 2014 Nissan LEAF
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by KELLY W
Oct 19, 2022
Car had great features. Overpriced for its year and mileage.Oct 19, 2022
by Dave H
Jul 19, 2022
It is great so far. Limited range but thats okay for my use. AC is a little weak and it should come with a 240 40A nema 14-50 charger.Jul 19, 2022
by Holliday S
Apr 10, 2022
Like the car, but wish it had cruise control. Place i bought from was really great, unfortunately they didn’t check it over very well. One windshield wiper was broken and all needed to be replaced right away! Apr 10, 2022
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by KELLY W
Oct 19, 2022
Car had great features. Overpriced for its year and mileage.Oct 19, 2022
by Dave H
Jul 19, 2022
It is great so far. Limited range but thats okay for my use. AC is a little weak and it should come with a 240 40A nema 14-50 charger.Jul 19, 2022
by Holliday S
Apr 10, 2022
Like the car, but wish it had cruise control. Place i bought from was really great, unfortunately they didn’t check it over very well. One windshield wiper was broken and all needed to be replaced right away! Apr 10, 2022
by Graeme A
Feb 17, 2022
love it though the battery life could be better Feb 17, 2022
by Will L
Aug 24, 2021
The car provides an incredibly quiet ride with excellent handling on both residential and highway roads. Because we drive around 12,000 miles annually (including a net 30 mile per day commute), the car is on track to paying for itself in 2 to 3 years compared to keeping our gas-only Nissan Altima.
Even after 7 years, the battery still provides 80% of its original range. The range indicator (miles till recharge is needed) is accurate within 95% for longer drives based on two test runs at 35 mi and 15 mi, respectively, though on two shorter drives at 4 - 5 mi each, the range indictor dropped almost twice as fast (around 8 miles). A full recharge using Level 1 (120 V) takes about 8 hours, though upgrading to a Level 2 (240 V) at-home charging station shortens this time to 4 hours and typically costs about $1,200 after a government-sponsored rebate.Aug 24, 2021
by Old men rule r
Dec 20, 2020
Fast, fun. Zero maintenance. Like Duh! Dec 20, 2020
by Anonymous
Oct 11, 2014
I like everything about this car. The time saved filling up gas. The time saved waiting at the dealerships for maintenance. The car has very good pickup. The total cost of ownership of this car is less than a Versa.Oct 11, 2014
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2014 Nissan LEAF Pricing
Original MSRP
$28,980 to $35,020Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brake width: .63 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 7.94
Engine
Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 107 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 80 · Electric Motor Torque: 187 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 8 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 84
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 4.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brake width: .63 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 7.94
Engine
Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 107 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 80 · Electric Motor Torque: 187 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 4 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 84
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brake width: .63 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Solar panel charger: rear spoiler · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 7.94
Engine
Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 107 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 80 · Electric Motor Torque: 187 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 4 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 84
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Headlights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front