The Nissan Ariya is the Japanese company's next electric crossover, based on a prototype of the same name that Nissan presented at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. The final production model will be on sale in Japan in mid-2021, followed by the European market a few months later.
The new Nissan Ariya has a comprehensive design language, which has allowed the introduction of the refreshed Nissan logo. Starting at the front, we get a sleek and crisp LED headlamp. A black portion connects the emblem and the daytime running lights, emulating the original form of Nissan's V-Motion front grille. The sculpted bumper has huge air intakes at both ends and a large open bottom portion painted in high-gloss black.
From the side, you can see the gloss black wheel arches and sills, rounded and clean lines, the battery charging port in the front wing, rear-view mirrors positioned on the doors, a descending coupe-style roof in glossy black wheels, and 19-inch wheels with a five-spoke design and aerodynamic cut (a set of 20-inch wheels is also available as an option). From the back, we can see a twin shark fin on the roof, a vast upper spoiler, a sloping rear window, an optical group that spans the whole width of the car and incorporates the term 'Nissan,' a boot lid in a pretty flat design, and a glossy black coated bumper.
The Nissan Ariya has 4,595 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width, and 1,660 mm in height, all on a chassis with a wheelbase of 2,775 mm. In comparison, the Nissan X-Trail is 95mm shorter, 30mm broader, and 50mm lower, with a 70mm larger wheelbase.
The Nissan Ariya's interior has a straightforward technology approach. The dual 12.3-inch screen for the infotainment system and the digital instrument cluster is an outstanding illustration of this. A steering wheel with two horizontal spokes and a slew of integrated switches sits in front of it. At the same time, the central console has the fewest physical buttons feasible, several of which have become tactile with haptic feedback. Further down, separated from the center console by the absence of a traditional gearbox, we discover a lower console with a tiny glove box, a lever to control the electric transmission, and a few other controls. The same is valid on the bottom left side of the dashboard, right next to the steering wheel, where you'll find several more buttons to manage various safety systems and driving assistance. The Nissan Ariya comes with a variety of upholstery and finishes choices, as well as a trunk with a volumetric capacity of 468 liters (415 liters in the e-4ORCE versions). Once the back seats are folded down, the entire data is unclear. The cabin of the Ariya can accommodate up to five passengers.
The new Nissan Ariya is powered by a diverse range of completely electric engines intended to satisfy the demands of all sorts of drivers. For the European market, there are five major variants available, including two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions. The initial version has a 160 kW (218 hp) electric engine with 300 Nm of torque and is powered by a 63 kWh battery that allows it to go up to 360 km on a single charge. The second version increases the electric motor's power to 178 kW (242 hp), but the maximum torque stays at 300 Nm. Furthermore, the battery capacity is increased to 87 kWh, and the autonomy is increased to 500 kilometers, according to WLTP statistics. The third alternative already incorporates the e-4ORCE propulsion system, which consists of two electric motors to produce an electric all-wheel-drive system. The first choice has a maximum power output of 205 kW (279 hp) and a torque output of 560 Nm. In this example, the battery is 63 kWh, allowing you to drive up to 340 kilometers on a single charge.
This e-4ORCE mechanic is also available in two other configurations from Nissan. The first has a power output of 225 kW (306 hp) and a maximum torque of 600 Nm. It is powered by an 87 kWh battery and can go up to 460 kilometers on a single charge. The second, the Ariya e-4ORCE Performance, produces 290 kW (394 hp) of power while maintaining engine torque at 600 Nm. It also has an 87 kWh battery, but its range is decreased to 400 km due to increased performance. The Nissan Ariya is capable of pulling 1,500 kg. In terms of charging periods, the 63 kWh battery version comes with a 7.4 kW charger for home usage, while the 87 kWh battery option comes with a 22 kW three-phase charger for domestic charging. As a result, the Nissan Ariya is capable of rapid charging at up to 130 kW. On the other hand, three driving modes - Standard, Sport, and ECO - have been created to allow the driver to control the vehicle's behavior.
The Nissan Ariya electric SUV has several innovations, safety features, and driving aids to demonstrate the company's manufacturing prowess to the globe. As a result, the Ariya has Nissan's well-known ProPILOT system, which handles steering, acceleration, and braking to give a semi-autonomous driving system on the highway. In addition, ProPILOT Park is an aided parking system, and the e-Pedal allows driving in most situations without using the brake pedal. In contrast, Nissan's Smart Protection Shield, which includes a 360-degree view camera, Forward collision control, a front anti-collision system, and a rear anti-collision system, is also available on the new model. On the other hand, Nissan's electric SUV provides the most up-to-date connection options, emphasizing the introduction of wireless updates, speech recognition, the route planner, the NissanConnect mobile application, or the accommodation of driver-specified parameters, to name a few cases.
Nissan Ariya's European pricing has not yet been announced, but it will be available in Japan for 5 million yen, or approximately 40,000 euros.
