Nissan Leaf
The Future is here..........................
Local Motor Group Wellington Motors has been officially appointed as the Nissan Electric Vehicle Specialist (EV) for Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. Their territory stretches from Cardiff to Cornwall and they were awarded the EV franchise as a result of the high Customer Service score delivered at both of their Nissan branches, Wellington Motors between Wellington and Taunton and JFE Exeter Nissan on the Marsh Barton Motor Park in Exeter.
The all New Nissan Leaf has taken the motoring world by storm winning the coveted European Car of the Year.
Group Sales Director Matthew Holcombe is delighted with the vehicles initial launch “We were quite amazed at the attendance at the vehicle launch in our Exeter showroom. The clients who turned up were all very conscious of environmental issues but also loved the incredibly advanced technology on the Leaf. After experiencing the car the response to the financing package specifically created for Leaf was great. Not only is this car boasting technology that other manufacturers can only dream about, it delivers zero emissions at the exhaust pipe and due to it’s high residual value can cost as little as £399 per month including 3 year servicing plus the low cost electricity utilised“
The first wave of Nissan EV specialists total 24, with JFE Exeter being appointed right at the very start of the process. The South West is seen as a very environmentally conscious part of the UK and Taunton has lead the way in green motoring with the building of 4 charging points at the park and ride at Henlade.
The Wellington Motor Group have also just delivered 6 New Nissan Leafs to Cornwall District Council and hope this will be the start of the change required to convert traditional motorists to the benefits of electric power.
Group Managing Director Michael Finn, a self confessed petrol head added “The Leaf took us all by surprise in that it performs and handles incredibly. The acceleration is equivalent to a 2.5 V6 petrol engine and it is astonishing fun to drive. Without doubt the technology is mind blowing but once you drive the car you realise there are no concessions being made with regards to either performance of drivability. The reaction from traditional car enthusiasts has also been very encouraging especially once they take a drive. This is only the start and already we have seen the Nissan Esflow Supercar presented at the Geneva motorshow which can achieve a 0 to 62mph time of less than 5 seconds. Quick enough to keep everyone happy ! “
For further information on the Nissan Leaf and to arrange a test drive please contact Markus Jones (EV Specialist) on (01392)411440 or E-mail markusjones@jfe-nissan.co.uk
NISSAN LEAF EARNS TOP SAFETY RATING FROM EURO NCAP
Euro NCAP (the European New Car Assessment Programme) has awarded the 100% electric Nissan LEAF the highest five star car safety rating following its performance in the independent organisation’s stringent crash tests. The Nissan LEAF is the first electric vehicle ever to earn this distinction.
The reigning European and World Car of the Year earned an 89% rating for adult safety, an 83% rating for child protection and an 84% rating for its on-board safety assist systems, which include Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and a speed limiter as standard. The compact family hatchback also earned a higher-than-average 65% score for pedestrian safety, thanks in part to the low nose design and the comparative lack of ‘hard points’ under the bonnet.
“The Nissan LEAF proves that EVs can achieve the same safety levels as traditional cars. The standard is now set for the next generation of such cars on the European market,” said Euro NCAP Secretary General Michiel van Ratingen.
NISSAN LEAF WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR 2011!!!!
