Nissan Ariya | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Nissan |
Model code | FE0 |
Production | January 2022 – present |
Model years | 2023–present (North America) |
Assembly |
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Designer | Takashi Utsunomiya and Kazuki Aoyama [2] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-wheel drive with optional Dual-motors, all-wheel drive (E-4ORCE) |
Platform | AmpR Medium [3] |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | Front and rear motor combined output, 3-phase AM67 AC synchronous motor [ citation needed ] |
Transmission | 1-speed fixed gear [4] |
Battery | 65, 90 kWh lithium ion [4] |
Electric range |
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Plug-in charging |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,775 mm (109.3 in) |
Length | 4,595 mm (180.9 in) |
Width | 1,850 mm (72.8 in) |
Height | 1,655–1,665 mm (65.2–65.6 in) |
Curb weight | 1,920–1,960 kg (4,233–4,321 lb) [5] |
The Nissan Ariya is a battery-electric car produced by the Japanese company Nissan since January 2022. It is a compact crossover SUV and is produced at Nissan's factory in Tochigi prefecture. The Ariya is the brand's first zero-emissions SUV. It was first revealed in July 2020, with the US launch of the Ariya initially planned for the second half of 2021, before being delayed to 2022. [6] [7] [8]
Originally slated to hit the market in 2021 at a starting price of $40,000, the Ariya production version was unveiled in July 2020. [8] [9] Due to the chip shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ariya's launch was delayed to 2022 from its original 2021 launch. [10]
In November 2021, pricing was revealed for the North American market. Deliveries began in the United States and Canada in the fall of 2022 for the 2023 model year. [11]
The Ariya is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (e-4ORCE) variants and with a 63 kWh or 87 kWh battery size. The 63 kWh battery is only available on the Engage base trim. Standard technology on the Ariya includes Nissan's Safety Shield 360 system, which includes the ProPILOT driver assist system. The more advanced ProPILOT 2.0 system, which allows hands-free driving under certain conditions in available on some trims. [12]
A Nismo version of the Ariya was unveiled on 12 January 2024 with up to 430 HP. [13] [14]
Test | Points | % |
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Overall: | ||
Adult occupant: | 33 | 86% |
Child occupant: | 43.9 | 89% |
Pedestrian: | 40.4 | 74% |
Safety assist: | 15 | 93% |
The 2023 Ariya was awarded "Top Safety Pick" by IIHS, which applies to vehicles built after March 2023, when Nissan made adjustments to the headlights and all trims comes equipped with LED projector headlights. [16]
Small overlap front (driver) | Good | ||
Small overlap front (passenger) | Good | ||
Moderate overlap front (original test) | Good | ||
Side (updated test) | Good | ||
Headlights | Acceptable | Marginal | |
Front crash prevention vehicle-to-pedestrian (Day) | Superior | Optional system | |
Front crash prevention vehicle-to-pedestrian (Day) | Superior | Standard system | |
Front crash prevention vehicle-to-pedestrian (Night) | Superior | Standard system | |
Front crash prevention vehicle-to-pedestrian (Night) | Advanced | Optional system | |
Seatbelt reminders | Acceptable | ||
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use | Good+ |
* Applies to units built before April 2023.
Model | Standard range | Extended range | |||||||
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Powertrain | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD performance | ||||
Availability | 2022– | ||||||||
Battery capacity (usable) | 65 kWh (63 kWh) | 90 kWh (87 kWh) | |||||||
Range (WLTP) | 360 kilometres (224 mi) | 340 kilometres (211 mi) | 500 kilometres (311 mi) | 460 kilometres (286 mi) | 400 kilometres (249 mi) | ||||
Power | 160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) | 205 kW (279 PS; 275 hp) | 178 kW (242 PS; 239 hp) | 225 kW (306 PS; 302 hp) | 290 kW (394 PS; 389 hp) | ||||
Torque | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) | 560 N⋅m (413 lb⋅ft) | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) | 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) | |||||
Acceleration 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 7.5 s | 5.9 s | 7.6 s | 5.7 s | 5.1 s | ||||
Top speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 200 km/h (124 mph) | |||||
DC fast charge (DCFC) speed | Up to 130 kW | ||||||||
On-board charge speed | 7.4 kW | 22 kW | |||||||
Trunk space | 468 L (17 cu ft) | 415 L (15 cu ft) | 468 L (17 cu ft) | 415 L (15 cu ft) |
The Nissan Ariya concept car was presented on 24 October 2019 at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. [18] It is a 100% electric coupe SUV concept car measuring 4.6 m (15 ft) in length.[ citation needed ] The concept car was fitted with 21-inch rims, LED headlamps and an illuminated logo on its grille, [19] 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, the second generation of Nissan's driver assistance system, [20] 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. [21] It will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 5.1 seconds. [9] The Ariya will support the CCS standard in the US and Europe. [22]
The Ariya Single Seater Concept was unveiled in December 2021, as part of the manufacturer's Futures event. The concept car, which is a demonstration of an all-electric motorsports vehicle similar to ones used in Formula E racing, shares its powertrain with the Ariya SUV. The concept also shares multiple design cues with its SUV counterpart, including the illuminated "V" shape at its front and its overall form, which, according to Nissan, "looks like it was shaped by the air itself". Tommaso Volpe, who is the manufacturer's global motorsports director, stated that the Ariya Single Seater Concept acts as "a powerful demonstration of just how thrilling electric vehicles could be." [23]
Year | Japan [24] | Europe [25] | U.S. | Canada | China [26] |
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2021 | 3 | ||||
2022 | 3,285 | 4,631 | 201 [27] | 1 [28] | 1,205 |
2023 | 7,634 [29] | 11,364 [29] | 13,464 [30] | 1,810 [31] | 3,702 [32] |
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