WATCH: Nissan details next LEAF’s autonomous technology

Nissan has continued its drip-feed pre-launch campaign for the second-generation LEAF pure-electric hatchback with the release of two new videos which again fail to show the car, but this time detail two of its advanced autonomous driving aids.

ProPILOT Assist is Nissan's semi-autonomous cruise control to be launched with the all-new LEAF. The system is able to accelerate, brake and steer within its single lane while driving on the highway, but not, initially, change lanes (a feature which will be introduced after launch).

Nissan says the ProPILOT Assist software can be upgraded and one day will be able to navigate more complex self-driving tasks such as crossing intersections.

As well as cruising without input from the driver, the next LEAF will also be able to park by itself thanks to its standard ProPILOT Park.

Said to be able to squeeze into the tightest of spaces, all the driver is required to do is punch the ProPILOT Park button, choose a spot and the car does the rest.

Set for a September 6 release date, we've already seen a teasing glimpse of the LEAF's new headlamp and grille and both look inspired by Nissan’s new Micra and former IDS concept car.

Under that new skin, Nissan hasn’t yet spilled the technological beans on the battery that powers the next-generation LEAF.

The safe wager backs a new lithium ion battery affording a far greater range than the 250km of the current ‘long range’ 30kWh LEAF.

At longer odds is new technology enabling Nissan’s next zero emission vehicle to be able to cover up to 500km between charges.

To help share development costs, the next LEAF will donate its new platform to other pure-electric vehicles like the Renault Zoe and a future Mitsubishi.

This should mean the second-generation LEAF will be not only more profitable for Nissan but potentially cheaper to buy.

Expect more teases of the Nissan LEAF ahead of its September 6 debut.