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DownUnderLeaf

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As requested by a fellow MNL poster ive uploaded a couple of picture of the spare tyre that is located under the boot/hatch/trunk area of the car. Its a space saver with a very basic bracket holding it in place.

Jack location in hatchback,
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Spare tyre under car 1
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Spare tyre under car 2
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Very interesting. And this is standard or a factory option on Leafs in Australia?

I wish we could get this standard or optional in the US.
 
cwerdna said:
Very interesting. And this is standard or a factory option on Leafs in Australia?

I wish we could get this standard or optional in the US.
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Well to begin with I wasn't aware it was there at all. The dealer told me to call roadside assistance if I got a flat so I figured there wasn't a spare.

I'm guessing its standard factory fitted for the AU LEAF.
 
DownUnderLeaf said:
I'm guessing its standard factory fitted for the AU LEAF.
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I guess so. From glancing thru http://www.nissan.com.au/webpages/models/LEAF_model.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;, it looks like there aren't multiple trim levels like in the US (SV and SL). The spec sheet at http://www.nissan.com.au/webpages/models/LEAF_model.html#/specifications" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; mentions spare wheel.

Sure beats people trying to figure out where/how to carry a spare that US Leafs don't come with. A common source of spares for the US (I hear) is Nissan Altima spares from junkyards.
 
Thanks for the photos! -- We have the jack (and I use that area to store extra extension cords, gloves etc) -- but not the spare wheel.

I'm very interested to see if the British Leaf, being RHD too -- has the same features as yours. ;)

Do you have a speed limiter on the steering wheel? Or are we the only market with speed limiter and cruise control features?
 
aminorjourney said:
Thanks for the photos! -- We have the jack (and I use that area to store extra extension cords, gloves etc) -- but not the spare wheel.

I'm very interested to see if the British Leaf, being RHD too -- has the same features as yours. ;)

Do you have a speed limiter on the steering wheel? Or are we the only market with speed limiter and cruise control features?
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We have cruise control yes, but I'm not sure what you mean by a speed limiter though?
 
cwerdna said:
DownUnderLeaf said:
I'm guessing its standard factory fitted for the AU LEAF.
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I guess so. From glancing thru http://www.nissan.com.au/webpages/models/LEAF_model.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;, it looks like there aren't multiple trim levels like in the US (SV and SL). The spec sheet at http://www.nissan.com.au/webpages/models/LEAF_model.html#/specifications" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; mentions spare wheel.

Sure beats people trying to figure out where/how to carry a spare that US Leafs don't come with. A common source of spares for the US (I hear) is Nissan Altima spares from junkyards.
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I wonder if it was at all even possible to purchase the OEM rails and parts to even "bolt-on" that spare tyre.

I too, like the spare tyre setup on the Aussie Leafs.
 
aminorjourney said:
Thanks for the photos! -- We have the jack (and I use that area to store extra extension cords, gloves etc) -- but not the spare wheel.

I'm very interested to see if the British Leaf, being RHD too -- has the same features as yours. ;)

Do you have a speed limiter on the steering wheel? Or are we the only market with speed limiter and cruise control features?
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The UK Leaf does NOT have a spare, it uses the same emergency tire kit a the US spec. And yes, it does have both cruise control and speed limiter. I imagine the aussie version has the same steering wheel controls!
 

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