
The redesigned cabin within the 2026 Nissan Leaf is a big improve over the ageing hatchback it replaces. This completely trendy cabin reminds us of pricier Nissan SUVs just like the Murano. One irritating factor in regards to the outgoing Leaf was its cumbersome heart console monopolized by an ungainly gear shifter. The shift controls have been relocated to the sprint, creating a pleasant, open area with room for cupholders, cubbies, and a slimmer heart console. This repackaging ought to make the entrance seats really feel just a little extra open and ethereal.
The NissanConnect infotainment system makes use of a 12.3-inch touchscreen within the S fashions and a 14.3-inch display screen within the higher trims. Each methods have a digital gauge cluster the identical dimension because the central display screen. The larger display screen additionally brings Google Assistant and Google Maps. Wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are normal throughout the board.
Though the Nissan Leaf has grown from a hatchback right into a small SUV, the 2026 mannequin truly has barely much less rear legroom than the 2025 mannequin. Nevertheless, its 31.8 inches of legroom nonetheless makes the again seats accommodating for teenagers and average-sized adults. The brand new Leaf additionally boasts far more most cargo room than the outgoing hatchback — which had an ungainly hump within the cargo space — by an element of 85%. Cargo area behind the second row is 20 cubic ft, which grows to 55.5 cubic ft with the second row folded.
Additionally see:
- 2026 Nissan Leaf Overview & Pricing
- 2026 Nissan Leaf Driving Expertise
- 2026 Nissan Leaf: Our Favourite Options & Tech
