2017 Nissan Leaf Sneak Peek?

New designs unveiled by the U.K.'s Auto ExpressThe saying goes, "a rising tide floats all boats," and Tesla Motor's Gigafactory push and Model III has Nissan moving quickly on new designs for the Leaf. Again, I'm a Tesla Motors fanboy, but who isn't.

The new designs via the U.K.'s Auto Express shows less bulk and more angular accents at the front of the car. It has similar front-end lines as the most recent Nissan Leaf being sold in Japan, see bottom of post. 

The report from Auto Express discloses a range around 180 miles for the next generation Leaf, targeting a 2016 release and with a price tag of around $28,000 (U.S.).

From the AE's article, "Nissan Leaf to get sharp new look and range boost,":

There’s a good chance Nissan will offer smaller battery packs with less range, like Tesla does with its 60kWh and 85kWh packs. The new battery technology and motor will be shared with Nissan’s luxury brand, Infiniti, too.

The premium brand has already made steps towards developing an all-electric saloon – at April’s New York Motor Show, it unveiled the LE concept, which used the current Leaf’s underpinnings. This new model is now thought to be on track for a release in mid-2016. 

Does Chevy unveil more information about its Sonic EV plans sooner, now? 

This Leaf is being sold in Japan, as of late 2013. Similar angular front-end lines to the new images release on autoexpress.co.uk

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