For a long time, it was the best-selling EV in the world.
At a glance, the Nissan Leaf isn t the groundbreaking product it once was. There are now numerous new electric vehicles that mix impressive range with sexy style, with Nissan s own Ariya crossover being a great example. But the Leaf s achievements remain significant. It was the first mass-market EV and last year, the 500,000th Leaf was produced.
Following its recent 10th birthday, Nissan has introduced a new special edition of the Leaf in the UK to honor the occasion. It s called the LEAF10 and comes with enhanced exterior detailing and the latest technologies. Nissan says that the LEAF10 commemorates a successful decade of electric mobility while drawing inspiration from [the] Nissan Ariya .
Europe: Nissan Launches Ariya-Inspired LEAF10 Special Version ++
Nissan announced a special version version of the LEAF model in Europe, the
LEAF10, to celebrate 10 years of the first mass-market electric car.
Since December 2010, Nissan sold more than 500,000 LEAFs globally and Europe was its largest market with over 180,000 sold. In the U.S., it s now above 151,000, while in Japan sales exceeded 146,000.
a new bold body color and exterior detailing: LEAF10 has been embellished with a striking and intricate Kumiko pattern that adorns the wing mirrors, roofline and boot lid. The patterning perfectly complements the all-new sleek name badge, which sits proudly on its C-pillar.
For those who feel their Mercedes-Benz S-Class isn’t luxurious or exclusive enough, there are many coachbuilders out there that have you covered. In the case of the two classics below, those coachbuilders would be Straman and Caro, and each one did an excellent job at their respective conversions.
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC Convertible
The convertible, built by Straman, is based on a 1986 560 SEC coupe. The car has lived its whole life as a convertible, having been ordered and completed by Straman when new. Mercedes never built a convertible variant of the 560 SEC, which only makes this car extra unique. It’s finished in an elegant combination of Diamond Blue Metallic paint over a Palomino leather interior. Power is provided by a 5.5-liter V8 making 238 hp (241 PS / 177 kW) that’s mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.