How Does the 2024 Nissan Leaf Stand Out From the Rest?

If you’ve been thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle, then it’s time to see what the 2024 Nissan Leaf five-door hatchback has to offer. The team at Lupient Nissan is eager to showcase the all-electric power, the bold technology within the interior and the sleek styling of the 2024 Nissan Leaf at our Nissan dealership in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Because we believe in transparency, our team understands that you have choices when choosing an electric SUV. That’s why we’ve put together a comparison of the 2024 Nissan Leaf vs Hyundai Ioniq 5. It’s clear, though, from this comparison that the 2024 Nissan Leaf stands out from the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 GT. Stop in for a test drive to see why.

Reimagined Styling

Offering a futuristic style with a sleek side profile and an athletic stance, the 2024 Nissan Leaf showcases the best of the best with 16-inch or 17-inch wheels, UV-reducing solar glass, an illuminated grille emblem and aerodynamic flat underbody panels. While the base trim level features a rear spoiler, the premium SV Plus is equipped with LED headlights, a front bumper chin spoiler and heated exterior mirrors.

When comparing the 2024 Nissan Leaf vs Hyundai Ioniq 5, you’ll find that the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 does offer 19-inch and 20-inch wheels and a shark fin antenna. However, you’re missing the sporty style with this model that only offers LED front accent lighting with premium trims, including the Limited trim.

A side by side look at interior spaces of the 2024 Nissan Leaf vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 shows that both models offer spacious seating for five, but the 2024 Nissan Leaf brings more comfort and convenience to your drive. The base configuration is outfitted with soft cloth seats, a 60/40 split folding rear seat for more cargo space and automatic temperature control. The premium 2024 Nissan Leaf trim level is outfitted with heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a hybrid heater system and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq also features cloth seats and a 60/40 split folding rear seat; however only premium trims offer H-Tex^™-trimmed seats and a heated steering wheel. Both models do offer a spacious center console, though, to add more room to your driving experience.

All-Electric Power and Performance

It’s time to see the bold power of the 2024 Nissan Leaf that offers you a powerful electric motor and zero-emissions performance. The 2024 Nissan Leaf base S trim is powered by a 110-kW AC synchronous electric motor that pairs with a 40-kWh lithium-ion battery pack to produce 147 horsepower. Find smooth handling with the single-speed automatic transmission and convenience with the regenerative braking system, e-Pedal and 6.6-kW onboard charger. The premium trim features a more powerful electric motor that produces 214 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque.

The standard Ioniq 5 electric motor does produce 168 horsepower while the premium trims feature 225 horsepower with a dual motor system. A comparison of the 2024 Nissan Leaf vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 shows that both models offer high-performance drive modes, giving you complete control over your drive.

Stand-Out Safety Features

When it comes to safety, it’s clear from a comparison of the 2024 Nissan Leaf vs Hyundai Ioniq 5, that the 2024 Leaf offers you more technology. Both trim levels feature intelligent forward collision warnings, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, intelligent blind post intervention and rear cross traffic alerts. In addition, the 2024 Nissan Leaf comes standard with a rearview monitor and rear automatic braking while the SV Plus features an Intelligent Around View^™ monitor.

With the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5, you do also get blind spot collision avoidance assist and a rear view monitor with the base trims, but only premium trims offer pedestrian detection and a surround view monitor.

Incredible Interior Technology

What makes the 2024 Leaf even more impressive is the futuristic technology within the interior. All trim levels feature the Nissan Intelligent Key^® with a push-button start and the NissanConnect^® infotainment system that includes an 8-inch color display with smartphone syncing via Apple CarPlay^® and Android^™ Auto. Voice recognition and USB ports come standard while the premium configuration offers navigation, a 6-speaker sound system and ProPILOT Assist.