• Launching on 10-March 2023
• Pricing to be confirmed at launch
• Estimated to be cheaper than before

Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has previewed the 2023 Nissan Leaf facelift EV, with an estimated price from RM 169k. Previously, the pre-facelift Nissan Leaf was priced at RM 175,800.

Revealed in 2022, the Nissan Leaf facelift received a minor nip and tuck with Nissan's latest logo on the front grille and rear tailgate as well as the redesigned 17-inch wheels.

Other subtle tweaks are the slightly revised front bumper, while the front grille loses the chrome finishing. The rear spoiler is also slightly redesigned and the diffuser element loses the blue highlight.

There are seven exterior colours available - Stealth Grey, Akatsuki Sunrise Copper, Opera Mauve, Vivid Blue, Burgundy, Midnight Black, and Pure White Pearl.

Regardless of colour, all are finished in two-tone with a black roof. Elsewhere on the outside, it’s virtually identical from the pre-facelift.

Changes on the inside are also minimal as the interior layout and design are untouched. The most notable update would be the new 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

Another new feature is the Intelligent Rear View Mirror, which uses a digital camera that is fed to the rear view mirror to overcome potential obstruction in the cabin.

Powertrain remains as before, with a front-mounted electric motor that makes 150 PS/320 Nm, juiced up by a 40 kWh battery which gives up to 311 km of range in the NEDC cycle.

As for charging, it has a 6.6 kW onboard charger like before but the bigger news is that the 2023 Nissan Leaf now uses a Type 2 connector for AC charging (previously Type 1), while DC fast charging is still done via CHAdeMO, which is rated at 50 kW.

The suite of ADAS in the 2023 Nissan Leaf has been updated to include Lane Departure Warning and Lane Intervention, which gives haptic feedback through the steering wheel. There's also High Beam Assist.

These complement the Forward Collision Warning with Intelligent Forward Emergency Braking (AEB), and Intelligent Around View Monitor (360-degree camera) with Intelligent Moving Object Detection.

In conjuction with the introduction of the 2023 Nissan Leaf, ECTM is hosting an electrifying drive experience with the facelifted Nissan Leaf, Nissan X-Trail Hybrid and Nissan Serena S-Hybrid nationwide.

Members of the public are invited to join the Nissan Electrifying Drive event at selected Nissan Showrooms nationwide to enjoy exciting deals, a series of fun-filled activities, and stand a chance to win attractive prizes.

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