Nissan LEAF EV sold for less than $44,300 in Japan

According to the latest reports, it appears that the Nissan LEAF Electric Vehicle will be sold in Japan for between Y3.5 million-Y4 million, the Mainichi Shimbun reported Wednesday. This means $38,600 to $44,190. The Japanese manufacturer also plans to launch the car in Japan, Europe and the U.S. this autumn. The new Nissan Leaf will even cheaper than Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV electric model, priced at around $44,300.
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Brembo - 3/18/2010 3:53:27 PM

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40K! I wouldn't call that car for the people.

AlleVier - 3/18/2010 5:55:45 PM

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Depends on what the price is relative to the cost of living and to other cars in Japan. Never trust direct conversions of currency for meaning.

thstone - 3/18/2010 6:47:31 PM

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Can't wait to see what they sell for here in the US. My guess: $35,000 with $7,500 Fed credit = $27,500.

tango - 3/18/2010 7:23:55 PM

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Interesting how many people made a proper bitching when the price of the Chevy Volt was announced. Yet, a vehicle which is clearly a rung below the Volt is announced at similar prices the response is barely a murmur.

uaw_lax - 3/18/2010 7:36:43 PM

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You beat me to it Tango.

DinamoR - 3/19/2010 5:58:58 PM

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this car is definitely way ahead of the Volt

Lexus - 3/19/2010 12:17:13 AM

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No Thanks, give me a slightly use BMW 335i coupe or a Infiniti G37S and I will still probably have enough for gas to have fun for 1 or 2 years.

This thing is one UGLy car, I know it an Electric Vechicle but they need to make it more appealing. Most people Cannot afford a $40k + car even when the economy is still good, so how the hell someone is able to afford this car in this bad economy?