Hows This Make Sense? // 2025 Nissan Leaf SV+ Review

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  • Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024

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  • @tonygiraldes7848
    @tonygiraldes7848 9 часов назад +79

    Just the greatest & hardest working content creator on RUclips 🙂 as always, much respect ✊

  • @502Chevy
    @502Chevy 6 часов назад +26

    “Driving cheap cars fast is enjoyable….”. I love ❤this woman!

  • @Lyallthetime
    @Lyallthetime 7 часов назад +31

    I think the great thing about your reviews is the breadth of vehicles you look at. And you always seem to keep in mind what the particular vehicle has been designed to do. No inappropriate vehicle comparisons, just inappropriate penguins.

  • @AR-pm9nv
    @AR-pm9nv 9 часов назад +46

    That penguin will never be the same.

    • @dcpack
      @dcpack Час назад +2

      Does it want to be?

  • @chadmueller6128
    @chadmueller6128 4 часа назад +3

    "Ready, set, go." BRAKE : Gets me every time. 🙂

  • @Gersberms
    @Gersberms 5 часов назад +17

    "Giving a leaf the beans" is a sentence that can only be understood within the context of Sarah-n-Tuned...

  • @stevehornett4896
    @stevehornett4896 5 часов назад +11

    Sarah, please don't ever lose your incredible combination of humor, knowledge and passion for what you do!

    • @creamwobbly
      @creamwobbly Час назад

      incredible

    • @ronluzim
      @ronluzim 22 минуты назад

      Don't lose your enthusiasm for wearing mini skirts either

  • @dustup2249
    @dustup2249 Час назад +4

    Your channel by far holds the most value for viewers' time. It rolls along smartly with information, automotive knowledge and comical snark. ♥

  • @johnbyers3439
    @johnbyers3439 8 часов назад +24

    Hi Sarah, Here are some questions EV buyers have, since there are no pistons. What is the maximum DC charge rate kw, optional battery sizes in kwh, along with the battery size estimated range and the charge port information should include what the manufacturer is doing for the US NACS conversion ie: adapter suggestion and estimated date of conversion for new models. WEB search: What you need to know about the US EV charging switch to Tesla's NACS . Thanks for the great show, technology with a touch of cuteness is always a thumbs up!

    • @DAReeseDroid
      @DAReeseDroid 7 часов назад

      Just a guess here, but the Leaf will probably charge at the same rate on Tesla Superchargers as it does on other ones. The plus is Chademo chargers are not as common, but this one does get the CCS plug as well. But, for all things holy, I wish they'd stop fighting with the Bolt to charge at the 350kW fast chargers. Nobody is using that 50kW charger besides those two unless they have to.

    • @joelmurphy7980
      @joelmurphy7980 Час назад +2

      Let's be honest, very few people have any interest in owning an EV. Maybe some hippies along the west coast and a scattered few in bigger cities elsewhere. I have an 1100+ mile road trip coming up and I don't have the extra two days required for charge time....provided one could find a place to charge along the rural roads of course.

    • @creamwobbly
      @creamwobbly Час назад +2

      @joelmurphy7980 Just because you're butthurt doesn't mean that people looking for Leaf reviews won't find this one.
      Thing is, those particular details can be found on the manufacturer page, unlike details about pistons, exhaust diameter, sway bar diameter etc. Nothing to stop including geek-out details about the motor construction, battery chemistry etc.

  • @emmapantzar-karlsson1376
    @emmapantzar-karlsson1376 6 часов назад +5

    Your reviews are always top notch! So well researched and with down-to-earth reflections!

  • @darrencatenacci2737
    @darrencatenacci2737 7 часов назад +6

    Sarah I must say you do a very fair review on every vehicle you review. And sometimes it looks like you must be extremely agile to get in the back seat too. The best car channel on RUclips!! 👍👍

  • @mostcom
    @mostcom 16 часов назад +35

    The penguin with the curiously high popularity.

    • @ErebosGR
      @ErebosGR 8 часов назад +9

      Penguin: "I smell like a fart."
      Sarah's merch shop: "STONKS 📈"

  • @regwilson7652
    @regwilson7652 8 часов назад +7

    We have a 2013 Nissan Leaf in our family and had no trouble with it in the 6 years we have owned it. The only thing it does not go as far on a charge as it did new. Enjoy the beautiful Sunday.

    • @DAReeseDroid
      @DAReeseDroid 7 часов назад

      While that is somewhat true of any EV, with one that is using air to cool the battery it is more pronounced. You also notice more when the range is smaller to begin with.

    • @creamwobbly
      @creamwobbly Час назад

      @DAReeseDroid That doesn't make sense. If you start with a 350 mile range you'll notice a 10% drop more than if you start with a 120 mile range.

  • @Dakiraun
    @Dakiraun 3 часа назад +2

    I watch your channel for both builds _and_ reviews. Your reviews are SO much more valuable than the usual stuff. When watching car reviews everyone seems to just say the same things, drone on about interiors or pointless tech; you talk about the technical specs and details that _matter_ , and it's so much more interesting and useful. Also, wow - that is one of the lowest Cookie-scores I think I've seen on your reviews!

    • @creamwobbly
      @creamwobbly Час назад +1

      And what it feels like to drive, yeah that is important, even for non-enthusiast drivers

    • @Dakiraun
      @Dakiraun 41 минуту назад

      @@creamwobbly Yes, that too - Sarah makes great comparisons on normal driving, spirited driving and off-road (if applicable).

  • @jaybou007
    @jaybou007 8 часов назад +15

    That little car that could. Unfortunately, 15 years later, a Chademo connector and such a high price point doesn’t cut it. Unfortunate Nissan didn’t take care more of their little car by upgrading it properly, because it drives so well.

  • @michaelallen434
    @michaelallen434 8 часов назад +8

    Sweet! Sarah on a Sunday morning. It doesn’t get much better than this ❤

  • @josephpanozzo4815
    @josephpanozzo4815 3 часа назад +1

    I love how thorough and detailed and objective your reviews are.

  • @jandraelune1
    @jandraelune1 7 часов назад +7

    Chademo is exclusive to Japan and is the second oldest EV charge port, but was not adapted for use in other countries, so you'll only find it on EV's from Japan makers.

  • @gregkramer5588
    @gregkramer5588 8 часов назад +7

    Key thing with these is the actual cost vs. list price. They have nice niche but it is not huge. Under $30k and it can be a super efficient commuter if you can plug it in at home.

    • @hemiacplurge3572
      @hemiacplurge3572 7 часов назад

      Yep. My commute is 36mi round trip. If you get a kill-a-watt, charge at night, and keep track of your $/distance for about a month, you'll feel like a financial genius. 😂
      Driving 100 miles every daaayum! Did you see what that squirrel just did?

  • @vin6135
    @vin6135 9 часов назад +7

    Carpet-ception …. 🤣 As always, great review. Even if I don’t particularly care for a vehicle, I always learn something and enjoy the driving impressions.

  • @roger9508
    @roger9508 8 часов назад +9

    As always an enjoyable review. Even though I will probably never own one. I'm extremely jealous of the Penguin

  • @Primus54
    @Primus54 10 часов назад +5

    There’s always at least one nugget in every vehicle review video that demonstrates your quirky and humorous imagination… “steak-shaped” center console made me laugh. 😆 Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

  • @panikkos86
    @panikkos86 5 часов назад +2

    The nails are colour matched too? Now that's dedication!

    • @adilund-garrard223
      @adilund-garrard223 4 часа назад

      Her nails and outfits always coordinate with the car.

  • @tonygiraldes7848
    @tonygiraldes7848 9 часов назад +5

    We appreciate you!

  • @hellscapenavigator
    @hellscapenavigator 6 часов назад +1

    Fun Fact for bonus wrench points: Almost all of the LEAF’s High Voltage components are cross compatible with its previous generation, including the battery. Why would you want to put a 28 kWh, decade old, air-cooled battery into your new car that comes with minimum 40 kWh is beyond me… but it does mean (in a pinch) HV spare parts are probably easier to come by in this car than any other EV. (This also explains why you sometimes find used first Gen LEAFs with 220+ miles of range: They’ve had their batteries swapped for a newer, salvage-title 62 kWh one.)

  • @skeetermcswagger0U812
    @skeetermcswagger0U812 2 часа назад +1

    The cover on the floor in the back seat area is what the fire department punches through to let the non-exstinquishable napalm-like fire burn quicker when the battery self destruct mode engulfs the interior Instead of sending after-burner like flames out the sides under the rocker panel. Considerate.

  • @StirlingLighthouse
    @StirlingLighthouse 6 часов назад +4

    Range anxiety is real.
    You’re right, batteries won’t last and their replacements are crazy expensive.
    I’d much rather look for a gas station and just GO!
    Not an EV fan here.
    Thank you Sarah 🙏 ❤

    • @kensmith5694
      @kensmith5694 3 часа назад +2

      EVs are fairly predictable about range. Anxiety is sited as a reason more often than it really happens
      Batteries last about 20 years and cost $5000 with labor to replace.

    • @craigparker4108
      @craigparker4108 2 часа назад

      @@kensmith5694 Pure nonsense.

    • @creamwobbly
      @creamwobbly Час назад

      @craigparker4108 No it's not. Range anxiety is just not a thing. There are plenty of public charging stations where you can charge to 80% quickly. And with liquid cooling, batteries last 20 years now.

    • @craigparker4108
      @craigparker4108 58 минут назад

      @@creamwobbly Hearsay is hyped up marketing & not fact.

  • @democar3005
    @democar3005 8 часов назад +4

    I can’t wait for your review of the VW ID. Buzz Sarah ⚡️

    • @SarahnTuned
      @SarahnTuned  4 часа назад +3

      @@democar3005 I don’t do the media event things, so it’ll be a while probably.

  • @fleetadmiralmatteo4123
    @fleetadmiralmatteo4123 7 часов назад +5

    If you have some kind of homegrown power like solar or wind, a used Leaf is a great local errand runner on the cheap.

    • @joekagerer
      @joekagerer 7 часов назад

      So a $20,000 solar option and a $30,000 car is "on the cheap?"

    • @ziploc2000
      @ziploc2000 6 часов назад

      ​@@joekagererIf you have,not if you install for this purpose. Solar will cut all you electricity costs, and pay for itself over time.
      I wouldn't buy a new Leaf, maybe rent, but they're very cheap used.

    • @creamwobbly
      @creamwobbly Час назад

      It's even cheaper to not have homegrown power.

  • @Johnny_Kanuk
    @Johnny_Kanuk 9 часов назад +5

    Finding neutral on that is like finding it on my old YZ80 from when I was a kid. Just keep at it and hope. 😂😂

    • @danhectic5629
      @danhectic5629 9 часов назад +1

      i had one of those! was yellow.

  • @OliviaBalensiefen
    @OliviaBalensiefen 9 часов назад +13

    Watching your channel is like an adventure into the world of funny characters and hilarious situations. Keep making us happy with your funny videos!🥍😽💫

  • @wayoalva
    @wayoalva 6 часов назад +1

    17:12 was that bollstering assessment while drving or dancing and driving? Love your reviews. Highly entertaining and full of valuable, well researched content.

  • @scottmills5264
    @scottmills5264 3 часа назад

    Great review and I always appreciate that you match your outfits to the cars! Attention to detail is what sets your content apart from many others.

  • @Jeffrey01Altra
    @Jeffrey01Altra 4 часа назад +2

    13:06 that's one lucky penguin 😂

  • @vedranart
    @vedranart 4 часа назад +1

    Just to add, that's not a transmission tunnel cover, but the cover to disconnect the HV battery, where a safety fuse/switch is. :D

  • @leftcoaster67
    @leftcoaster67 5 часов назад +3

    I find it funny. With more choices, ICE, EV, Hybrid, Plug in Hybrid, people seem to be more polarized than ever. I disagree with setting mandates. The funny part is the disappearing manual transmissions, fun, affordable cars, that are enjoyable to drive. I think there's room for all. Heck its hard to find a cheap, reliable small truck now.

    • @SarahnTuned
      @SarahnTuned  4 часа назад +5

      @@leftcoaster67 I think people like to just find reasons to argue with one another, it’s a piece of machinery with pros and cons just like anything. I don’t care personally what something is powered by, I’ll still review it and appreciate what is appealing about it and point out what isn’t.

    • @leftcoaster67
      @leftcoaster67 3 часа назад +1

      @@SarahnTuned That's why your channel is awesome.

  • @daniellaws2307
    @daniellaws2307 3 часа назад +1

    I once heard Dale Earnhart Jr. say that it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.

  • @iarpak
    @iarpak 4 часа назад

    Great review. Always learn details about a car from Sarah I wouldn’t learn anywhere else. Great job.

  • @gplipp6489
    @gplipp6489 4 часа назад +2

    🇨🇦 here. These sell for 50k here. Absolute madness. So much for an electric vehicle for the masses which was the promise from Nissan.

    • @silo_fx3182
      @silo_fx3182 3 часа назад

      I believe they were referring to the weight of the car with that statement 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @diamondblack3776
    @diamondblack3776 9 часов назад +6

    Make like a tree and Leaf.
    Yer! heh!
    Feelin tuff now.

  • @danlargent3806
    @danlargent3806 8 часов назад +9

    No green Leaf 🤯 someone needs to wrap one to look like an actual leaf if it hasn't already been done😅

    • @salibaba
      @salibaba 35 минут назад

      There was a spring green (kind of mint coloured) available in European markets for a while on the 2018-2022 models

  • @damieg82
    @damieg82 8 часов назад +1

    12:30 that's linked to the flap vent that all cars have in their lower rear quarter panel, which is hidden by the bumper. It's there to expel air when you close a door, or when you're at speed and closing the windows. Without it, modern cars are sealed to the point that there's nowhere for air pressure to be released, and thus you'll have a lot of trouble to close the doors when all of the windows are up, or you'll essentially pressurize the car's interior if you're at highway speed and close an open window. You ears will start to pop.

  • @neeleybaws
    @neeleybaws 6 часов назад +1

    the earlier years came in an almost milenium Jade color which is cool. Red ones were the cheapest when i got mine . Build quality inside is just like a 1993 Pulsar.

  • @tonybastien3692
    @tonybastien3692 Час назад

    Thanks Sarah for another great review.

  • @dondonaldson1684
    @dondonaldson1684 8 часов назад +4

    Penguin was looking for Antarctica and found Sahara.

  • @brawlwith_me
    @brawlwith_me 8 часов назад +1

    0:13 the "s" inthe word constructed is so satisfying ngl🙂‍↔️

  • @roymurray6374
    @roymurray6374 5 часов назад

    Happy Sunday Sarah!!
    Stsy excellent!!!😎

  • @andyny29
    @andyny29 8 часов назад +3

    Sorry Sarah, but the penguin steals the show today!😂

  • @rixkafer56
    @rixkafer56 4 часа назад

    Im just here for the seat belt dance contest .. nice set of wheels ! On the leaf too

  • @stucook8622
    @stucook8622 9 часов назад +2

    Thanks Sarah!🌻🐧

  • @justaguy6862
    @justaguy6862 8 часов назад +3

    'Robotic salad ingredient'... 🤣🤣

  • @francoisr.7069
    @francoisr.7069 Час назад

    I agree with you Sarah, this toaster won't last 20 years! But I'd like to say my daughter have a Versa 2007 with CVT and in 2 years it will have 20 years with a normal maintenance and no major problem. And even with the CVT , it's a fun car to drive, compare to my Pathfinder... Realy love your review Sarah.

  • @cesarespinozaspain
    @cesarespinozaspain 7 часов назад +1

    @16:00 Sarah brings up a very important point about EV's in general. An ICE car with proper maintenance can last for hundreds of thousands of miles and decades. An EV once the battery goes to battery Florida, is just pending e-waste due to the fact that a new battery is proly half the msrp of the car when new. When reasonable costing battery replacements become available then EV's can really be an ICE replacement. Until then used EV's are going to become an issue.

  • @bladejames8208
    @bladejames8208 7 часов назад +1

    After looking for a first car for my youngest daughter I have been considering a hybrid car to potentially buy and do a swap. Shopping, nearly buying a 19 Audi A3 hatchback hybrid. Since we didn't get the RS3 in hatchback form here in the US I feel like the A3 Hatchback Hybrid is a perfect car to swap the RS3/TTRS drivetrain suspension, dash, interior interior. Making it the RS3 Hatchback here in the US that we never got.

  • @1PaNik1
    @1PaNik1 3 часа назад +2

    @13:13 😺”the penguin was up my @ss”😸

  • @Puntun0
    @Puntun0 9 часов назад +11

    $37k for a Nissan car is ridiculously high. I'll rather spend $32k for a Toyota Camry Hybrid or Honda Accord Hybrid

    • @georgehofgren6123
      @georgehofgren6123 8 часов назад +1

      $7500 federal rebate, plus no gas or maintenance costs over the life of ownership makes for a compelling argument.
      Mostly you are gambling upon the total lifespan (in years) of these batteries, which has yet to be proven, but i suspect is longer than the general market currently expects ~

    • @Puntun0
      @Puntun0 8 часов назад +4

      @@georgehofgren6123 so far those Leafs has proven that lifespan of those batteries are 3-4 years and after that time it depletes 20-30%. Leafs only gives you 140 - 150 miles of range in the cold. With it's 5th generation hybrid in Toyota, it will lasts you over 200k miles easier than those Leafs.

  • @Patrick94GSR
    @Patrick94GSR 8 часов назад +5

    Fairly ridiculous price too. We just got a brand new RAV4 XLE Hybrid with nearly 600 miles range for barely $1k more than this car. And of course a ton more practicality. I only have to put gas in it every 3-4 weeks most of the time.

  • @silo_fx3182
    @silo_fx3182 3 часа назад

    "Carpet-seption" - Love it

  • @timbrown9731
    @timbrown9731 3 часа назад +1

    Wow, Nissan must be saving a lot of money not welding those end caps on the torsion beam with a cap. What’s up with that?

  • @kentalanlee
    @kentalanlee 3 часа назад

    Do not need or want. Nice for those who do I guess. Thanks for the review.

  • @slipperyrancidcheese
    @slipperyrancidcheese 11 минут назад

    I had one of those first gen tiida/versa. It had a great six speed in it that made it a blast to drive through the twisty's.

  • @russellyurkovich1296
    @russellyurkovich1296 12 минут назад

    Awe Sara. You jumped the shark reviewing that pos. I love you. You get a mulligan. You can redeem yourself.

  • @davidbaron6647
    @davidbaron6647 5 часов назад

    Happy Sunday Sarah. Not for me but its not bad

  • @nixjoe
    @nixjoe 4 часа назад

    I have an old Nissan Leaf, and it has the same size tyres. The annoying thing is that since they’re 17” and not as much meat on the sidewall, the tyre companies consider them sporty tyres, so are more expensive than 15 or 16s.

  • @bsmirnov
    @bsmirnov 16 часов назад +9

    Salad ingredient. LOL 🤣 Nissan Leaf Nismo RC Concept looks sick, though...

  • @bluesfear
    @bluesfear 7 часов назад +1

    that is such a cute skirt, great outfit sarah

  • @jeffmac3071
    @jeffmac3071 Час назад

    Always enjoy the bolstering test.

  • @MASTER3RDEYE
    @MASTER3RDEYE 2 часа назад

    We owned a 2011 lease return for 6-years. The only maintenance, tire inflation.

  • @kmac499
    @kmac499 22 минуты назад

    Nooo you missed the USP... The Chademo is designed to do bidirectional charging.. Vehicle 2 Home or Vehicle 2 Grid. Plug a leaf into your systen and you've got a big Tesla power wall and a city car.. The Chademo approach was designed to enable power resilience in Japan if earthquakes took out the grid..

  • @In-obscurity-n7j
    @In-obscurity-n7j 8 часов назад +1

    I would not want to commute in a leaf. I have a long drive over a mountain. However I could make a case for a leaf. We normally spend Saturdays running errands and shopping. All short trips only a few miles at a time.

  • @GraphicsGamer6465
    @GraphicsGamer6465 3 часа назад +1

    Oh u sat on the penguin 🤣 Im sure the penguin enjoyed that 🤭

  • @robrutledge6591
    @robrutledge6591 5 часов назад

    We want more electric car reviews, please ❤

    • @SarahnTuned
      @SarahnTuned  4 часа назад +1

      @@robrutledge6591 when interesting ones pop up I’ll take them.

  • @frankcoffey
    @frankcoffey Час назад

    Nissan should have added thermal management to the battery and a modern charge port by now. In Europe you can get a battery upgrade for older Leaf and even add thermal management.

  • @FlameOnTheBeat
    @FlameOnTheBeat 3 часа назад

    12:52 I had the same thought when finally sitting in the back of my Bolt EV after a year of owning it and I'm 2" shorter than you.

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington1251 Час назад

    Robot solid ingredient. Sarah hits it right on the nose solid. Look at all that breakable plastic. Another great review.

  • @chrisbailey5055
    @chrisbailey5055 8 часов назад +1

    16:25 they are all ready doing it...especially for the leaf. Greentec Auto.

  • @dihhie
    @dihhie Час назад

    Sounds like a fantastic vehicle to get used for half price in 5 years

  • @gordonmackenzie4512
    @gordonmackenzie4512 7 часов назад

    Battery repair stations do now exist, where they can take out battery and replace any faulty cells. Battery swap garages also exist, certainly in England and Holland. The older, 14 year old Leaf model can be fitted with a much bigger, almost double, capacity battery.

    • @kensmith5694
      @kensmith5694 6 часов назад

      Yes, and in the US, there is an "open source" battery effort than means that any mechanic can learn what is needed and do the work. It is specific to the Leaf.

  • @bobgroves5777
    @bobgroves5777 5 часов назад

    "It's a good toaster"... damned by faint praise.

  • @ianemery2925
    @ianemery2925 5 часов назад +1

    Nissan are still fitting CHAdeMO in 2025?? WTF ??
    That is a major negative for the car - unless they are throwing in a CCS to CHAdeMO adapter for free (current price for those is around $1,000).
    Without more info on how the battery is constructed, and cooled, it might last 20 years; my 2016 1st gen Kia Soul still has a battery SOH of 96.7%

  • @timbrown9731
    @timbrown9731 3 часа назад

    Sarah, a penguin was where don’t tell Richard Gere😝

  • @fahqandfahq2
    @fahqandfahq2 7 часов назад

    I have a turbo wagon w/ a torsion bar rear axle and speed assist electric steering….thing is an absolute blast to chuck into corners and flick about

  • @pondellojonez
    @pondellojonez 6 часов назад

    I love the EV reviews.

  • @dwidlund
    @dwidlund 4 часа назад

    In Colorado right now, this leases for $0 down and $79/month on a 2-year lease. This is because the Fed and State incentives pay for most of the lease.

  • @Semmster
    @Semmster 4 часа назад

    I think if Nissan made active battery cooling kits/upgrades for the LEAF, improved the old styling instead doing of the Fit-looking whatever thing and allowed their dealers to provide servicing for the LEAF they'd have a runaway hit. Seems their specialty is giving away their advantages.

  • @Keith_White
    @Keith_White 7 часов назад

    Not in the market for an EV but I always watch Sarah. It's strange they don't put LED lights in a $37,000 EV.

  • @kevinhill5531
    @kevinhill5531 5 часов назад

    You should do a shirt that says "Drive Cheap Cars Fast... give it the beans "😂

  • @BroVCam
    @BroVCam 4 часа назад

    I wish Nissan would take this platform a drop one of this gas/turbo engine with 7-9 speed transmissions in even a limited production, and please offer the thing in the US! But they never listen to me.....😑🙄😅 But S-N-T, this sounds like a project for you! 😂 Preferably, I'd like to see one of those VQ engines, if it'll fit! Keep doing your awesome content! ✌🏽❤️✊🏽😁

  • @McTroyd
    @McTroyd Час назад

    The problem with the cost of EVs is the battery. Especially given the Versa Note roots of this car, the vast majority of the car is probably only a third of the cost, with about two-thirds of the cost in the battery pack. We need the battery tech to catch up and get cheaper. Otherwise this looks like a perfectly serviceable commuter vehicle. Here's hoping that third-party battery swap ecosystem you mentioned comes to pass... I think that's when we'll _really_ start seeing affordable EVs. Thanks Sarah! 👍

  • @cereal_killah
    @cereal_killah 8 часов назад +1

    Figured I'd leaf a comment saying that car make cool robot sounds 🤖

  • @jolson5581
    @jolson5581 8 часов назад +2

    Soon as I saw those wheels I thought how can I get them on my 720.

  • @arunphillips6977
    @arunphillips6977 6 часов назад

    It's funny watching this (even though this is an EV), as I've just got as my second car/shopper/run around, a Nissan Micra N-Sport 1.0L. This is quite similar to what Sarah is reviewing, but I believe that Micra's were not sold in the US. It's a nice car, which does exactly as needed.

    • @stevemawer848
      @stevemawer848 3 часа назад

      I had three Micras sequentially as my company cars (I'm a small company!) and they were, as Sarah claims, great to drive like you stole it. Go as fast as you can and you'll never get pulled for speeding! 🙂 And they were reliable, too - I got over 93,000 miles out of each of them (in three years) before I moved them on,. The only weak point was where the tailpipe exits the back box, after 90,000 miles it rusts out and the pipe falls off - each one did it at the exact same mileage. I drive a full fat F-Type Jaaaag now - a bit less fun but so much quicker!

  • @frank_e_stein
    @frank_e_stein 8 часов назад +4

    I’m just here to leaf a comment.

    • @ibisiglesias6906
      @ibisiglesias6906 4 часа назад

      And i'm hear to leaf a responce to it....🤣😂

    • @creamwobbly
      @creamwobbly Час назад

      Missed opportunity to say "leaf a note"

  • @twoeightythreez
    @twoeightythreez 6 часов назад

    The hard cover is for the emergency battery disconnect, and I am pretty sure Nissan no longer qualifies for the EV tax credit, its been on sale since 2011 and is essentially the same vehicle (with more range,power, and a different look).

  • @23GHOUL
    @23GHOUL 5 часов назад +1

    Penguin got lucky 🤪🤗

  • @sgtzsquad
    @sgtzsquad 4 часа назад +1

    $37,000 WTF? It's a good little toaster, couldn't have said it any better. EVs just are not viable if you travel or want power.

    • @KlausKaiserDB3TK
      @KlausKaiserDB3TK 2 часа назад

      Recently, I drove from Lake Constance in southern Germany to Hamburg in Northern Germany and back stopping by a few other destinations along the route. In total, this was a trip of 1900 km or 1180 mi. Wherever the weather and the absence of speed limits allowed, i did 170 to 200 km/h (106 to 124 mph) in my 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance. Would do it again.

    • @sgtzsquad
      @sgtzsquad Час назад

      Sorry but the infrastructure is not available in the States and the return is not worth the outlay.

  • @MichaelKelly-eg6jo
    @MichaelKelly-eg6jo 2 часа назад

    I noticed the temp reading on the dash in the mid-90's. Oof! I'll be you miss the New England fall with the leaves changing colors. So, what do you get when you cross a robot with a Leaf in October? An automaton, or autumn-aton. You know, it sounded better in my head.

  • @Dedalus_D
    @Dedalus_D 4 часа назад

    Buenos Aires is where i live (in Argentina). The National Wildlife Refuge? Oh! Nice Hedgegog, i mean Leaf.

  • @joekagerer
    @joekagerer 7 часов назад +2

    I still haven't gotten a reasonable answer from the EV crowd.
    Where does the energy come from that moves the extra 1000 pounds of batteries?
    Just a simple question....

    • @CarportCarl
      @CarportCarl 7 часов назад

      Nuclear, Coal, natural gas or oil power plants. A very small % is solar or wind.

    • @kensmith5694
      @kensmith5694 6 часов назад

      @@CarportCarl In some places hydro-electric would be a big part of it.

    • @kensmith5694
      @kensmith5694 6 часов назад

      The effective MPG of an EV is very high. This means that even a coal fired power plant makes less carbon than an ICE engine. The US has switched a lot of its power from coal to natural gas which releases even less carbon

    • @freeignition
      @freeignition 6 часов назад +1

      I guess that answer depends on where the car is being charged? I think Sarah in AZ so maybe her electricity is a mix of coal and hydro from the Hoover dam

    • @joekagerer
      @joekagerer 3 часа назад

      I'm an Engineer, regardless of where the Energy comes from it takes more Energy to move a car that weighs 1000 pounds more.... This is my point in asking the question.

  • @georgehofgren6123
    @georgehofgren6123 8 часов назад +2

    In my next life, i'm coming back as an electric penguin ~