If you liked the concept’s all-new styling, you are likely going to be a fan of the production version since it looks pretty much the same inside and out. The avant-garde appearance represents a significant departure from the company’s otherwise aging design language. Nissan previewed this revamped look back in 2017 with the IMx, and it’s nice to see the design DNA of the showcar is alive and well in an SUV you’ll actually be able to buy.
To broaden the Ariya’s appeal, Nissan has plans to sell the zero-emissions SUV with both two- and all-wheel-drive layouts with single or dual electric motors. The 2WD single-motor variant will offer 215 horsepower (160 kilowatts) and 221 pound-feet (300 Newton-meters) of torque whereas the AWD dual-motor configurator will unlock a generous 389 horsepower (290 kilowatts) and 443 pound-feet (600 Newton-meters).
In terms of performance, the AWD variants will need about seven and a half seconds to complete the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) run before topping out at 99 mph (159 km/h). The fastest of them all with AWD and dual motors will do the sprint in 5.1 seconds and reach 124 mph (200 km/h).
Based on the estimation made by Nissan, the Ariya will offer up to approximately 300 miles (483 kilometers) of range in the United States. That number will be applicable for the long-range two-wheel-drive variant with the 90-kWh battery pack that has a usable capacity of 87 kWh. There’s also going to be a smaller 65-kWh battery of which you’ll be able to use 63 kWh.
The added hardware of the dual-motor AWD version will have an impact on practicality as the cargo volume will decrease from the 16.5 cubic feet of the 2WD Ariya to 14.6 cubic feet. Available exclusively with a two-row, five-passenger layout, the electric SUV will come with a choice between 19- and 20-inch wheels.
Featuring dual 12.3-inch displays and standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the Ariya will also integrate Alexa and offer support for over-the-air updates – a first for a Nissan. It will also feature the company’s latest developments regarding safety systems, with the ProPILOT Assist 2.0 offering hands-off driving under certain conditions.
The Nissan Ariya will initially go on sale in Japan from mid-2021 before arriving in the United States later that year with an estimated starting price of $40,000.
Concept car The Nissan Ariya concept car was presented on 24 October 2019 at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. It is a 100% electric coupe SUV concept car of 4.6 m (15 ft), which places it between the Qashqai and X-Trail in the range of the Japanese manufacturer. The concept car was fitted with 21 inch rims, LED headlamps and an illuminated logo on its grille, which itself takes the form of a large "V" characteristic of Nissan design. Inside, the dashboard is equipped with two 12.3 inch screens assembled to form a large screen, from which ProPilot 2.0[clarification needed] autonomous driving is controlled. The manufacturer has not distributed information on the capacity of the battery to be used in the production Ariya, but indicated that it will be recharged by direct current (DC) compatible with standard CHAdeMO. It will go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 5.1 seconds. Slated to hit the market in 2021 at a starting price of $40,000, the Ariya production version was unveiled in July 2020.
Nissan Ariya Specifications:
▪ Length/width/height/wheelbase – 4,595/1,850/1,660 mm
▪ Est. kerb weight – 1,800-2,300 kg
▪ Cargo volume (AWD) – 468 (415) litre
▪ Engine – Electric
- 63 kWh
▪ Max output – 217 PS (160 kW)
▪ Max torque – 300 Nm
▪ Battery capacity – 63 kWh
▪ Drivetrain – 2WD
▪ 0-100 km/h – 7.5 seconds
▪ Top speed – 160 km/h
▪ Driving range (WLTP est.) – 360 km
- 87 kWh
▪ Max output – 242 PS (160 kW)
▪ Max torque – 300 Nm
▪ Battery capacity – 87 kWh
▪ Drivetrain – 2WD
▪ 0-100 km/h – 7.6 seconds
▪ Top speed – 160 km/h
▪ Driving range (WLTP est.) – 500 km
- 63 kWh AWD e-4ORCE
▪ Max output – 278 PS (205 kW)
▪ Max torque – 560 Nm
▪ Battery capacity – 63 kWh
▪ Drivetrain – AWD
▪ 0-100 km/h – 5.9 seconds
▪ Top speed – 200 km/h
▪ Driving range (WLTP est.) – 340 km
- 87 kWh AWD e-4ORCE
▪ Max output – 306 PS (225 kW)
▪ Max torque – 600 Nm
▪ Battery capacity – 87 kWh
▪ Drivetrain – AWD
▪ 0-100 km/h – 5.7 seconds
▪ Top speed – 200 km/h
▪ Driving range (WLTP est.) – 460 km
- 87 kWh AWD e-4ORCE Performance
▪ Max output – 394 PS (290 kW)
▪ Max torque – 600 Nm
▪ Battery capacity – 87 kWh
▪ Drivetrain – AWD
▪ 0-100 km/h – 5.1 seconds
▪ Top speed – 200 km/h
▪ Driving range (WLTP est.) – 400 km
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