For the third generation of its most emblematic electric vehicle, the Leaf, Nissan has sought a subtle balance between evolution and continuity. The shift from a hatchback to a modern crossover aligns with market trends\u2014especially in Europe, the model\u2019s main target\u2014while the design carries forward the steady refinement that has defined the previous two generations. The focus remains on brand identity and recognisability, but equally on aerodynamic efficiency, a key element for any EV.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>During the presentation, the word most often used by Giovanny Arroba, Vice President of Nissan Design Europe (even though the car was styled by the Nissan\u2019s Global Design Studio in Atsugi, Japan), was \u201cslick.\u201d Aerodynamics and smoothness are in fact the priorities, although the lines also try to convey values such as solidity and contemporaneity: “For this new generation – reiterates Giovanny Arroba himself – we have coined a new way of defining the electric design of our models: Safe and modern, with the unmistakable Nissan DNA”.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The new Leaf stands out with sculpted front and rear sections, featuring new claw-shaped light clusters that appear to draw some inspiration from Renault models. These are joined by a full-width LED light bar at the front. The rear light design is particularly original, combining both horizontal and vertical elements. It\u2019s the same composition seen on the charging port flap of the new electric Micra\u2014and now also featured on the Leaf\u2014where the stylised forms recall the Japanese numerals for 2 and 3, \u201cni\u201d<\/em> and \u201csan\u201d<\/em>, becoming a sort of coded signature and a subtle tribute to the brand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>