日产近日发布了下一代聆风，新车进行了重新设计，可以更好的与包括雪佛兰Bolt和特斯拉Model3在内的车型竞争。新款聆风配备了40千瓦时电池，续航里程增加了40%至150英里（约合241公里）。这一表现高于现代IoniqElectric（200公里），本田Clarity（143公里）和宝马i3（130公里），但低于雪佛兰Bolt（383公里）和特斯拉Model3（354-498公里）。新车动力性也获得提升，新的电机功率147马力，扭矩320牛米。车辆底盘也进行了优化，提升了稳定性，而电子助力转向系统经过改进后更具线性感。新车外观获得提升，不再采用怪异风格，而是更突出传统造型，车头采用日产的V-Motion格栅，另外还提供了浮动车顶。驾驶员利用单个电动踏板就可以实现车辆的加速、巡航、减速和制动，而这一配置在所有车型上都是标配。新一代聆风今年在日本上市，明年进入美国市场，起价30875美元（约合人民币20.15万元）。日产表示，还将推出动力更强，续航里程增加的2019款车型。

2018 Nissan Leaf Packs More Range, Lower Cost Into Sleeker Shape

Nissan has revealed its next-generation Leaf, redesigned to better compete with fresh competition such as the Chevrolet Bolt and Tesla Model 3.

The new Leaf integrates a 40-kWh battery, providing a 40-percent range increase to around 150 miles. The benchmark now falls in the middle of the pack, above the Hyundai Ioniq Electric (124 mi.), Honda Clarity (89 mi.) and BMW i3 (81 mi.), but short of the Chevrolet Bolt (238 mi.) and Tesla Model 3 (220-310 mi.).

Drivers will also be treated to a significant increase in power, with 147 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque available from a new electric motor. The car's chassis has also been refined for better stability, while the electric steering system has been revamped for a more linear feel.

Designers modernized the Leaf's exterior, dropping its quirky styling in favor of a more traditional look grounded by Nissan's characteristic V-Motion grille and floating roof.

Drivers will be able to accelerate, cruise, decelerate and stop via the single 'e-Pedal' system, offered as standard equipment on all trim levels.

Following an initial launch in Japan this year, the 2018 Leaf is scheduled to land in US showrooms early next year with a $30,875 price tag. Nissan promises to launch a high-power Leaf variant with even longer range for the 2019 model year.