Next Gen LEAF Concept Drawings from English site

These are only concept drawings and may only be vapor, considering that British site Auto Express doesn't attribute a source for the drawings, calling them "our drawings ", and "exclusive".

Nonetheless, interesting fodder for discussion. I don't love the design, but I like it much better than LEAF. Gen 1. My favorite mid size hatch these days is the Mazda 3.

By the way, I see no charge port door in these drawings, but I'd expect Nissan to continue with a large port in the grille.

Here you go. What do you think, and do you think this design direction is a credible estimation of Nissan's intentions!

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/nissan/leaf/88344/nissan-leaf-to-get-sharp-new-look-and-range-boost" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Well.. it looks boring. But it does look more "mainstream."

I like it! (But not the color.) I've always liked the look of the Ford Focus, and it seems Nissan just stole that look!

I certainly don't miss the $1000-apiece headlights.

The 186-mile claim sounds like they may be discussing EPA range, given they reference it off of 85 miles.

Sounds like MY2017...

To me it looks dreadfully conventional and mainstream. But I understand why Nissan wants to make a change for broader appeal.

Maybe "classic" gen one LEAFS will come to be appreciated and revered like original VW bugs in time. I certainly love mine for its easy entrance/exit, headroom, roomy and spacious feel, etc. I hope future LEAF designs don't fall victim to the appetite for cramped cockpit-like interiors, but these sketches look like they may be headed that way.

If so, it will be a strong incentive for those like me to buy a classic LEAF and just exchange batteries as needed. Looks like little other significant maintenance is likely to be needed.

I think they look great! Enough angles for some interest but not cheesy or crazy.

Too pinchy and that front end has more facets than the Hope Diamond -- all doing, what? exactly?

An EV should be smooth and aero. Form follows function. An EV doesn't need the intake area of a Harrier jet. Or even worse, faux intakes!

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Better? Really? I disagree.

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I don't like it. At all. :|

Why do we need two threads with the same thing?

http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=17768" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It looks ugly in the other thread----and here too, imho. :roll:

Please see other thread- locked.