- The Japanese market has a new electric Nissan called Sakura that fits into the kei car class and is named after the Japanese cherry blossom.
- The Sakura’s electric motor produces 63 horsepower and 144 pound-feet of torque, while the 20.0-kWh battery packs a range of 112 miles on the Japanese test cycle.
- The Sakura will cost just under $14,000 when it goes on sale in Japan this summer.
Nissan has unveiled a tiny electric kei car for Japan called the Sakura, which derives its design from the 2019 IMk concept car. Named for the Japanese cherry blossom, the Sakura measures just 133.7 inches long, barely fitting into the kei auto regulations, which govern the smallest class of cars designed for Japan’s narrow streets. Unfortunately, the Sakura’s small size means the EV will never make it to the US market, but we can admire the cute little box from afar.
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The Sakura is powered by a single electric motor that produces 63 horsepower and 144 pound-feet of torque. The car weighs 2359 pounds, so don’t expect stunning performance – Nissan claims a top speed of just over 80mph. Nissan says that “quick and steady acceleration makes merging onto freeways effortless,” but we’re not sure we’d want to test that on an American freeway. A 20.0kWh battery offers a range of 112 miles under the Japanese test cycle and can act as a power source, with Nissan claiming it can power a home for a day.
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Nissan touts a 15.7-foot turning radius, and the Sakura comes equipped with Nissan’s ProPilot driver-assistance system and an automated parking system. There’s also a one-pedal drive mode to make navigating city streets easier, while the interior gets a 9.0-inch infotainment screen and 7.0-inch digital display. The Sakura is available in 15 different colors, including four two-tone options. The Sakura will go on sale in Japan this summer and is currently priced at just under $14,000.
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