by
darlene donloe
I recently drove the NISSAN LEAF SL and the
VW PASSAT SEL PREMIUM. Both are a driver’s dream for different reasons.
The Nissan Leaf is an electric car. So, if
you’re tired of the crazy gas prices, this is the car for you.
The Passat handles well and looks good.
They are both worth a drive around the block.
Check it out!!!
NISSAN LEAF SL
THE CAR: NISSAN LEAF SL
The
one thing you have to understand about this car is that it is ELECTRIC. No GAS.
No TAILPIPE. One must always be aware
of having time to adequately charge up the car. That, itself, takes some
planning. Other than that, this car is fabulous. It handles well, drives easy,
is spacious, is smooth, is quiet and looks good. It has a cool sound system, a quiet cabin, reliability and
has leather-appointed seating. And, it’s affordable!!! The Nissan Leaf
receives a new 6.6-kW onboard charger that cuts charging times in half.
VEHICLE AT A GLANCE: 24 kWh Lithium-Ion battery,
battery heater, 80 kW AC Synchronous Motor, 6.6kW Onboard Charger, Quick Charge
Port, Regenerative Braking System, 4-wheel power-assisted vented disc brakes,
17” alloy wheels, portable trickle charge cable (120V EVSE), 6-way adjustable
driver seat, automatic temperature control.
MSRP: $36,910
FUEL ECONOMY: 116 MPGe
THE DRIVE: E-Z
VW PASSAT SEL PREMIUM
THE CAR: 2014 VW PASSAT SEL PREMIUM
Whether
you’re an upwardly mobile single, or the head of a family, the Passat is
stylish enough for you. It has a
fuel-efficient turbo diesel option, a quiet ride, a nice amount of legroom, an
impressive cabin.
VEHICLE
AT A GLANCE: Bluetooth,V6 engine good for 280 horsepower, Engine
2.5 L Inline 5-cylinder, Drivetrain Front wheel drive, Transmission
5-speed manual, Horse Power 170 hp @ 5700 rpm. The Passat is offered in three models
(2.5L, TDI and 3.6L), which are subdivided into a quartet of different trim
levels (S, Wolfsburg, SE and SEL).
The SEL has upgraded front
seats, live traffic updates, chrome exterior trim, heated mirrors, rear seat
air vents, a sliding front armrest, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a
leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, upgraded gauges and displays and
an eight-speaker sound system with a touchscreen audio interface.dual-zone
automatic climate control, a rearview camera, a rear-seat pass-through and wood
interior trim, foglights, keyless ignition/entry, remote ignition, partial
leather upholstery and power front seats with driver memory functions.
VEHICLE AT A GLANCE: 2.5 L Inline 5-cylinder,
front wheel drive, 5-speed manual, horsepower: 170 hp @ 5700 rpm, 18” alloy
wheels, Bluetooth, 18.5 gallon fuel tank capacity, torque: 177 ft-lbs @ 4250
rpm.
MSRP: $31,715
FUEL ECONOMY: 24/34
THE DRIVE: Smooth!
Darlene
Donloe is a seasoned entertainment and travel journalist whose work has
appeared in People, Ebony, Essence, LA Stage Times, LA Watts Times, Los
Angeles Sentinel, EMMY, The Hollywood Reporter, Rhythm & Business,
Billboard, Grammy, CYH, BlackVoices.com and more. Contact her via: DCdwriter@aol.com.
Read more at http://www.eurweb.com/2014/02/donloe-on-cars-nissan-leaf-sl-and-passat-sel-premium/#hkVyIcVQRhSSSveg.99
Read more at http://www.eurweb.com/2014/02/donloe-on-cars-nissan-leaf-sl-and-passat-sel-premium/#hkVyIcVQRhSSSveg.99
Darlene
Donloe is a seasoned entertainment and travel journalist whose work has
appeared in People, Ebony, Essence, LA Stage Times, LA Watts Times, Los
Angeles Sentinel, EMMY, The Hollywood Reporter, Rhythm & Business,
Billboard, Grammy, CYH, BlackVoices.com and more. Contact her via: DCdwriter@aol.com.
Read more at http://www.eurweb.com/2014/02/donloe-on-cars-nissan-leaf-sl-and-passat-sel-premium/#hkVyIcVQRhSSSveg.99
Read more at http://www.eurweb.com/2014/02/donloe-on-cars-nissan-leaf-sl-and-passat-sel-premium/#hkVyIcVQRhSSSveg.99
