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Nissan hits all the right notes with the new LEAF MY21 featuring the ‘Canto’ sound. Embracing advanced technology and innovative safety features, 100% electric LEAF MY21 is on sale now.

Nissan announced the start of sales for the 100% electric LEAF model year 2021. The recharged LEAF boasts enhanced safety features for a more confident electric driving experience for both drivers and pedestrians around the car.

LEAF MY21 will come equipped with a new Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) named ’Canto’ by Nissan. Fully compliant with the new European regulations, the AVAS has been specifically designed to transmit artificially simulated driving sounds, alerting road users of the presence of a 100% electric vehicle.

As pioneers in electrification Nissan incorporated a form of alerting sound from the first-generation Nissan LEAF to ensure all road users are aware of an approaching electric car.

In 2017, during his appointment within the Nissan Global team in Japan, Marco Fioravanti, Regional Vice President, Product Planning AMIEO, had the unique opportunity to drive forward the creation of what would become the signature brand sound for all Nissan Electric Vehicles. Embarking on the process to develop ‘Canto’, Marco and his team ensured customer satisfaction and safety were central to the composition of this unique feature.

“Customer safety is paramount, not only for those behind the wheel, but those surrounding the car as well,” said Marco. “As the world becomes more and more electrified, this sound will soon become part of the soundscape of our roads as Nissan’s signature EV sound moving us closer to our goal of a zero-fatality driving experience.”

In addition, LEAF MY21 offers the perfect blend of smart driving, connectivity and sustainable mobility equipped with In-Car Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (IBSI) as standard for an engaging drive and reassuring experience behind the wheel. Intelligent Rear-View Mirror (IRVM) is also available as an option on N-Connecta and Tekna grades.

Introducing ‘Canto’
100% electric motors are considered zero-emission not only in terms of CO2, but also noise pollution by being quieter than combustion engines. To maximise awareness for all users of the road, Nissan partnered with an elite team of sound designers to create ‘Canto’ sound, the company’s bespoke sonic identity for electric vehicles.

‘Canto’ has been carefully created by sound designers and engineers at Nissan Japan; locally adapted for Europe at Nissan Technical Centre Europe using a spectrum of sonic palettes. The sound has been purposely composed to ensure it varies in tone and pitch depending on whether the vehicle is accelerating, decelerating, or reversing

Automatically activated when travelling at speeds up to 18mph, ‘Canto’ carefully complements its surroundings and is clearly audible, without being too alarming to pedestrians, residents and passengers.

Customised experience
The ‘Canto’ sounds in Nissan LEAF has been expertly engineered and optimised with the European Customer in mind. From considering the way humans hear and process sound waves, to ensuring the composition is clearly audible in cities and streets, this bespoke edition of ‘Canto’ will be a welcome addition to the soundscape of European streets.

To bring to life the story of ‘Canto’ and its adaption for Europe, Nissan profiles Paul Speed-Andrews, Noise and Vibration Development Manager at Nissan Technical Centre Europe in the latest video instalment, ‘Soundscaping European Streets’.

Following the unveil of EV36Zero, a £1 billion flagship Electric Vehicle (EV) Hub and world-first EV manufacturing ecosystem, Nissan continues to accelerate its efforts in Europe to achieve carbon neutrality.

LEAF MY21 will be available in model 40kWh across grades: Acenta, N-Connecta and Tekna and 62kWh models across grades: N-Connecta and Tekna.

Jul 12, 2021Blagojce Krivevski
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