The 2021 range of the Nissan Leaf is here and presents important improvements in terms of safety. Nissan’s popular and successful electric car is already equipped with the new AVAS system to comply with European regulations and has improved its safety endowment.
Nissan has made a number of adjustments to the range of its most popular electric vehicle. The new Nissan Leaf 2021 bursts onto the scene and begins its commercial journey in the European market. The successful electric car for the mass public boasts safety equipment. What’s more, one of the new features that have been introduced is aimed at complying with European regulations.
What novelties have landed in the Leaf range? On the one hand we have a new acoustic vehicle warning system, popularly known as AVAS, and on the other hand, the safety equipment has been reinforced with various driving assistance systems. Let’s go into detail.
Nissan’s “Canto” system comes to the Leaf range
The new Leaf 2021 is equipped with a new acoustic warning system for vehicles known as «Canto». This technology is mandatory in order to comply with the new European regulations and has been specifically designed to emit artificially simulated driving sounds. These sounds allow other road users to be alerted to the presence of an electric car.
This technology is very practical for urban environments. It reduces the chances of a pedestrian crossing the road thinking that no vehicle is approaching. Unfortunately, one of the advantages that electric cars offer is lost. The possibility of circulating enjoying the silence.
The “Canto” system was created by Nissan sound engineers and designers in Japan. It has subsequently been locally adapted for Europe using a spectrum of sonic paddles. The sound emanating from the vehicle changes pitch depending on whether it is accelerating, decelerating or reversing. It is activated automatically when driving at a speed lower than 30 km / h.
Video test of the Nissan Leaf, one of the first mass electric cars in Europe
The safety equipment of the new Nissan Leaf 2021
On the other hand, and with regard specifically to the safety equipment, the new Leaf 2021 range, brings with it the intelligent blind spot control and the smart rearview mirror. And by the way, at the connectivity level, it has a WiFi connection, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The new Leaf 2021 maintains the two battery sizes in its portfolio: 40 and 62 kWh. In both cases, it is offered with the Acenta, N-Connecta and Tekna trim levels. With these adjustments, Nissan hopes to boost sales of what is considered one of the best electric cars to be found in European dealerships.