19 January 2026

New Leaf wins Women's World Compact COTY


The Nissan Leaf was named Best Compact Car by Women's World Car of The Year, the only all-women jury of motoring journalists, writes Brian Byrne. The WWCOTY awards are evaluated by 84 journalists from 54 countries.

The new Leaf features an aerodynamic design, two battery options (52 or 75kWh), and Google built-in for connectivity and hands-free control.

The third-generation Leaf was praised by the jurors for its design, performance, and role in the move to electric vehicle.