As reported by Nissan
FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Consumer interest for the Nissan LEAF continues to grow, as Nissan North America Inc. today marks its 20,000th reservation for the 100-percent electric car.
Nissan had anticipated reaching its stated target of 20,000 reservations at the time of the first U.S. Nissan LEAF delivery, in December. This achievement comes three months ahead of schedule and just days before Nissan kicks off the "Drive Electric Tour." The 23-city tour will give reservation holders and those interested in driving a Nissan LEAF a chance to experience all-electric driving firsthand.
Achieving 20,000 reservations marks the successful completion of the first phase of the Nissan LEAF rollout, which began more than five months ago, and no further reservations will be taken until next year. Nissan now is focusing on providing the best level of customer service and premium ownership experience to those who already have enrolled. A subsequent phase of reservations will begin next year, after current reservations and orders have been processed.
Consumers who already have made reservations will continue to have the opportunity to purchase or lease an all-electric Nissan LEAF. Nissan is following its planned order-release timing for existing reservationists. Orders have been prioritized based on market timing and when consumers submitted their original reservations online and paid their refundable $99 reservation fee.
Those who are interested in the Nissan LEAF but have yet to make reservations are invited to sign up for information and updates on www.nissanusa.com. They will be contacted in advance of the next phase of vehicle reservations.
Consumers and other interested drivers will have the first opportunity to test-drive a Nissan LEAF in select markets starting Oct. 1 through the "Drive Electric Tour." The tour will provide information about the car, its technology, and its features, along with the first public test-drives.
Tour stops include:
Oct. 1-3: Santa Monica, Calif.
Jan. 7-9, 2011: Houston
Oct. 8-10: Anaheim, Calif.
Jan. 14-16: Dallas
Oct. 15-17: San Diego
Jan. 21-23: Jacksonville, Fla.
Oct. 22-24: Los Angeles
Jan. 28-30: Miami
Oct. 29-31: San Jose, Calif.
Feb. 4-6: Orlando, Fla.
Nov. 5-7: Hillsboro, Ore.
Feb. 11-13: Tampa, Fla.
Nov. 12-14: SeattleFeb. 18-20: Atlanta
Nov. 20-28: San Francisco
Feb. 25-27: Knoxville
Dec. 3-5: Tempe, Ariz.
March 4-6: Charlotte, N.C.
Dec. 10-12: Tucson, Ariz.
March 11-13: Raleigh, N.C.
Dec. 17-19: Austin, Texas
March 18-20: Washington, D.C.
March 25-27: Nashville
FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Consumer interest for the Nissan LEAF continues to grow, as Nissan North America Inc. today marks its 20,000th reservation for the 100-percent electric car.
Nissan had anticipated reaching its stated target of 20,000 reservations at the time of the first U.S. Nissan LEAF delivery, in December. This achievement comes three months ahead of schedule and just days before Nissan kicks off the "Drive Electric Tour." The 23-city tour will give reservation holders and those interested in driving a Nissan LEAF a chance to experience all-electric driving firsthand.
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Achieving 20,000 reservations marks the successful completion of the first phase of the Nissan LEAF rollout, which began more than five months ago, and no further reservations will be taken until next year. Nissan now is focusing on providing the best level of customer service and premium ownership experience to those who already have enrolled. A subsequent phase of reservations will begin next year, after current reservations and orders have been processed.
Consumers who already have made reservations will continue to have the opportunity to purchase or lease an all-electric Nissan LEAF. Nissan is following its planned order-release timing for existing reservationists. Orders have been prioritized based on market timing and when consumers submitted their original reservations online and paid their refundable $99 reservation fee.
Those who are interested in the Nissan LEAF but have yet to make reservations are invited to sign up for information and updates on www.nissanusa.com. They will be contacted in advance of the next phase of vehicle reservations.
Consumers and other interested drivers will have the first opportunity to test-drive a Nissan LEAF in select markets starting Oct. 1 through the "Drive Electric Tour." The tour will provide information about the car, its technology, and its features, along with the first public test-drives.
Tour stops include:
Oct. 1-3: Santa Monica, Calif.
Jan. 7-9, 2011: Houston
Oct. 8-10: Anaheim, Calif.
Jan. 14-16: Dallas
Oct. 15-17: San Diego
Jan. 21-23: Jacksonville, Fla.
Oct. 22-24: Los Angeles
Jan. 28-30: Miami
Oct. 29-31: San Jose, Calif.
Feb. 4-6: Orlando, Fla.
Nov. 5-7: Hillsboro, Ore.
Feb. 11-13: Tampa, Fla.
Nov. 12-14: SeattleFeb. 18-20: Atlanta
Nov. 20-28: San Francisco
Feb. 25-27: Knoxville
Dec. 3-5: Tempe, Ariz.
March 4-6: Charlotte, N.C.
Dec. 10-12: Tucson, Ariz.
March 11-13: Raleigh, N.C.
Dec. 17-19: Austin, Texas
March 18-20: Washington, D.C.
March 25-27: Nashville