Fully Equipped Nismo Leaf
The new-generation Nissan Leafwas just revealed last year, and it didn’t take Nismo long to start working on an upgraded trim level that puts driving excitement front and center in the practical EV. Apparently, three trim levels will be made available: the B5, B7, and B7 with Recaros.
All this early information was revealed by a Japanese source, Creative Trend, which has a knack for getting on-point information from dealers early. Apart from the three trim levels, all the options available for the Leaf Nismo have also been revealed. Not all of the following info has been confirmed, though, but we’re hoping that Nissan, excited about revitalizing Nismo and reminding everyone of its pedigree, will have the courage to bring the Nismo Leaf in with all of its glory.
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Standard Equipment
Being a Nismo-branded model, the new Leaf Nismo will come with a bunch of goodies from the Japanese performance sub-brand.
- Nismo exclusive front bumper corner finisher (with air guide function)
- Nismo exclusive front bumper lower finisher
- Nismo exclusive door side lower finisher
- Nismo exclusive rear bumper
- Nismo exclusive front and rear emblems
- Nismo exclusive back door spoiler
- Nismo exclusive LED rear fog lamps
- Power-folding remote-controlled black door mirrors with side turn signals, heater, door lock-linked folding function with Nismo exclusive red accent
- LED rear combination lamps
- Adaptive LED headlight system with auto leveling
- Center LED accent lamp
- Doror sash modling (dark satin finish)
You can also expect some special Nismo touches throughout the cabin, such as a Nismo greeting on the 12.3-inch display, a black-and-red Nismo-themed interior, a steering wheel with a red center marker, carbon-fiber-like trim, and Nismo-specific body colors. For performance, you can expect Nismo-specific tuning for its steering, VDC, and a more dedicated sport suspension setup. No hints about power just yet, but we do wish that Nismo would amp up the power figures in the Leaf Nismo.
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Pick Your Package
For its launch in July 2026, three exclusive variants of the Leaf Nismo are to be expected: the B5 (2WD), B7 (2WD), and B7 with Recaro sport seats (2WD). Customers will have to make a choice between two particular feature sets that aren’t compatible with each other, and that is the Dimmable Panoramic Glass Roof (with head-shielding function) and Nissan ProPilot 2.0. On top of that, it appears that even the sunglass holder and the roof rails get the boot if the ProPilot 2.0 package is chosen.
According to the source, ProPilot and the panoramic glass roof don’t appear to be compatible on the new Leaf Nismo. Perhaps the same can also be said for the new non-Nismo variants as well. Customers will have to prioritize smart driving features, or a “better” driving experience, in this case, choose between “Set Option A” and “Set Option B.”
Set Option A
- Roof Rails
- Dimmable panoramic glass roof with heat shielding function
- Overhead console with sunglasses holder
- Accessory power outlets (AC100V/1,500W), one in the center console and one in the luggage compartment
Set Option B
- ProPilot 2.0
- Steering Wheel Switches for ProPilot 2.0
- Double Shark Fin Antenna
- ProPilot Emergency Stop Assist System with SOS Call function
- Advanced Ambient Lighting
- ProPilot Remote Parking
- Intelligent Key with ProPilot Remote Parking function
- Standard Intelligent Key
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Which is Which?
Based on our best guess, the B5 variants will be the base models, and the B7 variants will be the top dogs in the lineup. According to the source, Recaro seats can be fitted as an option on either variant, but for the top-spec Nismo B7 with Recaro sport seats, that option is automatically selected.
Here’s the equipment list for the most decked-out B5 and B7 variants:
Nissan Leaf Nismo B5
- Roof Rails
- Dimmable panoramic glass roof with heat-shielding function
- overhead console with sunglasses holder
- Accessory power outlets (AC100V/1,500W), one in the center console and one in the luggage compartment
- Charging cable with control box for 200V (7.5m)
Nissan Leaf Nismo B7
- ProPilot 2.0
- Double Shar Fin Antenna
- ProPilot Emergency Stop Assist System wiht SOS Call function
- Advanced Ambient Lighting
- ProPilot Remote Parking
- Intelligent Key with ProPilot Remote Parking function
- Standard Intelligent Key
- Accessory power outlets (AC100V/1,500W), one in the center console and one in the luggage compartment
- Charging Cable with control box for 200V (7.5m)
According to our Japanese source, the standard for all is the Cold Weather Package, which includes a Clear View Package and LED rear fog lamps. So the question is, would you rather have a panoramic sunroof or smart driving features? Why not both? Perhaps there isn’t enough space to fit it all into the Leaf Nismo.
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