Nissan trolls Ferrari Luce on Instagram with the Leaf EV!

Nissan has taken a funny dig at Ferrari on social media after the Italian brand revealed its first-ever electric car, the Ferrari Luce. The luxury EV recently made its global debut. Some social media users compared its design to the new third-generation Nissan Leaf electric hatchback.

The comparisons mainly came because of the Luce’s coupe-like shape and a similar paint shade. Nissan decided to join the conversation. Nissan Ireland shared a post on Instagram showing the Ferrari Luce parked beside the new Nissan Leaf. The brand added a cheeky caption that quickly grabbed attention online. The post read, “They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so thank you Ferrari. Nissan. Always a smart choice.”

The social media post quickly went viral. Many users found the jab hilarious, while others debated whether the two cars really looked alike.


The Ferrari Luce uses a quad-motor setup with one motor powering each wheel independently. Developed in-house using Ferrari’s Formula 1 and endurance racing expertise, the rear motors produce 355 kW each while the front motors generate 105 kW each, delivering a combined output of up to 1,035 hp.


The Ferrari Luce itself has already created plenty of discussion since its unveiling. It marks Ferrari’s entry into the fully electric vehicle segment and features a futuristic design that has received mixed reactions from fans.

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