MOTORS: They See Me Rollin’… Seven Reasons To Love The New Nissan LEAF

If you're in the market for a new car our Tried And Tested column should help you decide. With so many brands and types to choose from, it can often be quite hard to know which car is the right car for you. From testing them out on the motorways to driving around the back roads of Ireland, we give you the highs and lows of many of the market’s leading brands. So sit back, relax and get ready to go cruising… This week, we were cruising around Dublin in the new electric Nissan Leaf. _______________________________________________________ Looking good! As usual, we'll kick things off with a bit of aesthetic admiration and we've got to say, we really like the look of the new sleek and stylish Nissan LEAF. Get Electric! The Nissan LEAF is an electric car and has made driving electric become all the more affordable. It is the world’s first purpose-designed 100 per cent electric car from a big manufacturer and includes a handy home charging pack. Emissions banished Worried about emissions? Then going electric is the way for you. The Nissan LEAF makes zero-emission mobility a reality. Not a sound The first thing you will notice about this car is that it is absolutely soundless. You will feel like you are gliding along, and taking off will feel like you’re floating. Gadget fun! Not only do we love the fact that it’s like driving an automatic, there are so many gadgets and features inside the LEAF that will make you want to mess with them for hours before you take off at all. Pocket friendly Find you’re spending a lot on petrol or diesel? In this car, you will spend the equivalent of €1, that’s about €200 per 20,000km. Plenty of space As many of you know, having space in the boot is one of our main criteria for buying a new car, but the Nissan LEAF has plenty of room for all your bags, gym gear and weekend away suitcases. It also includes a handy little organiser too. Our rating? A fantastic 4.5/5 Why? There’s not a lot we could find wrong with this car at all. Economical, stylish and full of fun gadgets makes it a winner all round for us. And on that note... (we couldn't resist!) http://youtu.be/CtwJvgPJ9xw Video via YouTube/ChamillionaireVEVO