Why You Should Go Green with the 2017 LEAF Electric and Hybrid Cars

In an effort to build a truly sustainable and mobile car for the whole family, the Nissan Green Program 2016 catapults Nissan to the top of the line for green automobile companies.

Nissan has had great success testing out hybrid car models like the Rogue and Pathfinder hybrids, but lately, their fully electric capabilities in their Leaf model have been impressing investors and drivers alike. According to Nissan, their environmental philosophy is centered on “A Symbiosis of People, Vehicles, and Nature.”

Read on to find out what Nissan hybrid and electric cars can do for you.

Nissan’s Electric LEAF Shows a Commitment to the Environment

2017 LEAF Electric

Trim Options: S, SV, SL

Engine: 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor

City/Hwy MPG: 126/101 MPG

Drivetrain: 100% Electric

This green machine works like nothing else on the road. With Nissan’s 30kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, you can go up to 107 miles on a single charge. This fully electric vehicle takes you where you need to go with zero tailpipe emissions. Fill up at home, on the road, or at one of over 25,000 public charging stations nationwide.

The Nissan LEAF is an all-star within Nissan’s green initiative, but it’s a great car on top of being sustainable. The LEAF is available with other features like:

• RearView Monitor
• Heated front seats
• 5” Color Display Audio
• Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls
• Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Start
• Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
• USB Connection Port for iPod interface or other compatible devices
• 60/40-Split fold-down rear seats

Trivia: The LEAF is on its way to becoming the predominant vehicle for government employees and the taxicab fleet in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu.

Nissan Hybrids: Responsible Driving for the Modern Age

Nissan’s Hybrid options include the Rogue SV Hybrid and the Pathfinder HEV. These SUVs are perfect for taking the family out to the wilderness while treading a more efficient carbon footprint.

The Pathfinder lets you switch the drivetrain, while the Rogue fits seven passengers comfortably.

2017 Rogue SV Hybrid

Engine: 2.0L 4-cyl engine

City/Hwy MPG: 33/35 MPG

Drivetrain: FWD

2017 Pathfinder HEV (Limited Availability)

Engine: 3.5L V-6

City/Hwy MPG: 25/28 MPG

Drivetrain: Selectable 2WD, 4WD, and Auto Mode

Environmental Awards and Accomplishments

Every year, Nissan has seen improvements in their environmental standings. Expect these rankings to keep going up over the next few years due to their fully electric capabilities. Nissan has garnered several environmental awards:

• 2014: #4 ranking with Interbrand Best Global Green Brands Report

• 2015: Energy Star® Partner Of The Year

• 2014: Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) perfect score of 100A for leadership and environmental disclosure

• 2015: 5th place ranking with Nikkei Environmental Management Survey

Clean up your Act with an Electric Nissan LEAF from Martin Nissan

Stop by Martin Nissan at 5420 Golf Road in Skokie, Illinois, to test drive the all-new, all-electric 2017 Nissan LEAF. Our helpful sales and service staff can help you go over every green feature, get pre-approved for financing, and guide you through hundreds of models of new, pre-owned, and certified hybrid vehicles for comparison.

At Martin Nissan, every transaction is:

• Reliable
• Transparent
• Straightforward

Call us at (866) 800-1100 today.

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