Nissan LEAF is European Car of the Year 2011

All-electric vehicle claims 2011 European crown.

Nissan's fully electric vehicle, the LEAF, is European Car of the Year 2011.

The LEAF claimed the top prize ahead of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Opel Meriva.

The scores were as follows:

Nissan LEAF: 257 points

Alfa Romeo Giulietta: 248 points

Opel/Vauxhall Meriva: 244 points

Ford C-Max/Grand C-Max: 224 points

Citroën C3/DS3: 175 points

Volvo S60/V60: 145 points

Dacia Duster: 132 points

The LEAF will go on sale in Ireland early next year. You can read our review of the car here

 

Published on: November 29, 2010