Nissan just unveiled the all-new Nissan Ariya, its first-ever all-electric crossover SUV. The new EV dropped cover in Japan during a global virtual event, and looks to rival the Chevrolet Bolt EV and upcoming Chevrolet Bolt EUV.
Based on the eponymous concept vehicle that debuted at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, the Nissan Ariya is the first model in the Nissan’s new electrified brand identity. The exterior is characterized by crisp lines and geometric shapes, with LED lighting equipped for the logo in the fascia. LEDs are used for the headlamps as well, and the profile shows off a coupe-like roofline.
Customers are offered six different two-tone exterior paint combinations, each of which pair with a black roof. There’s also three “full-body” colors offered.
The battery is located at the base of the chassis for extra room in the cabin. The Nissan Ariya’s cabin layout comes with a minimalist control scheme that reduces the number of hard buttons and switches, and includes capacitive haptic switches in the dash. The tech driver assists are equipped as part of the ProPILOT 2.0 system, with lane centering, adaptive cruise control, and semi-autonomous drive control. There’s also a range of safety systems onboard, such as Intelligent Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning, and High Beam Assist.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto keep the smartphone connected, while a 12.3-inch instrument monitor and 12.3-inch center display handle the infotainment and driver information.
The Nissan Ariya is built on an all-new Alliance-developed (Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance) EV-specific platform. The maximum estimated range is set at 300 miles. Both FWD and AWD are offered. Customers can choose between two different batteries, including either 63 kWh or 87 kWh usable battery capacity (total capacity of 65 kWh / 90 kWh).
Nissan also says that the low center of gravity and near 50/50 front-to-rear weight distribution help the Ariya in terms of the fun factor behind the wheel.
The Nissan Ariya will go on sale in Japan mid 2021, with North American sales launching later in 2021.
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Go home nissan
Man GM is so far behind and they started right after Nissan.
Chevy has nothing for this or the Ford Mach-E
Man you so uninformed don’t know where to begin, don’t know how the new Bolts will look like. I do admit it looks nice but like the Leaf it’s all style less substance.
How am I misinformed?
The Bolt is tiny, cheap interior, and waaaaay overpriced. The Bolt EUV is slightly bigger by all reports from the Media that have seen it at the GM Battery Day. It most likely will be the Buick Velite that was just shown.
But please inform not just me but everyone here about the upcoming Chevy Midsize EV CUV like this Nissan and the Ford Mach- E with well over 300 HP and up to 400HP
I am not kidding, I would absolutely love to be proven a complete idiot on this matter. That would mean we are all about to get a Chevy CUV that will rival this and the Mach-E. And please don’t tell me it is coming in two years. Lol
Of note the Bolt EV is getting a full refresh. So talking of cheap interior on the current model is irrelevant until we see the update. Also of note the Ariya is supposed to start at $40K. Rumour has it the Bolt EV will get a price cut and the Bolt EUV will be priced closer to the current Bolt EV. That would make the new Bolt’s more affordable than the Ariya.
@Neromanceres
Have you seen the updated Bolt? How do you know the interior isn’t still cheap?
When will it come out? Do you know any information from GM?
Also, the Bolt is tiny and in no way shape or form does it compete wit this Nissan or the Ford Mach-E but has a pretty similar Price. Unless GM prices the Bolt at 20K it is a Non starter in this Category of EV’s
The Ariya is getting a Full $7,500 Tax Rebate. That means that the Nissan and the Ford Mach-E will be priced around 31-32K
The Bolt nor the Bolt EUV get absolutely Zero Rebates. And even if the EUV is priced at lets say 32K, it will not compete with the Mach-E
From every Media member that has seen it they all say it is slightly bigger than the Bolt and still utilizes same Battery Tech. That means you can’t even Super Charge them fast enough as they still utilize the older Technology. Meaning it will take an hour or more to Put 200 Miles of Range at a DC Fast Charger. For reference, a Tesla Model 3 can go from 20% to 80% in about 20 minutes or so.
But please keep telling us how misinformed we all are about GM’s and more specifically Chevrolet’s amazing EV’s.
Dear @Momolos, I would have to agree with you. GM is falling behind in the EV market, especially if the new Bolt EUV does not come with a 300+ mile range option and faster super-charging capability. It’s particularly disappointing because GM was actually slightly ahead in 2017 when they released the Bolt with it’s lower price point and fairly large interior (I know, I have one and it’s larger than my old Buick Encore inside). Also, the new Cadillac Lyriq is not coming out until 2021 or 2022 and will be a whopping $75,000 from what I read. Ford, especially, has just leapfrogged over GM with the release of the Mustang Mach-E this year which does offer a 300 mile option and based on the charging speeds published it looks like the level 3 charging speed will be a fast 150kWh.
As a GM fan, I too say GM is definitely behind in the EV market and even the tech/amenities as standard equipment in general. I prefer GM, but Nissan is far ahead when it comes to standard safety tech vs GM.
The Nissan Murano is a much better vehicle than the Blazer, which has a cheap plastic materials interior. You get more for your money with the Murano.
I believe that the only really popular products GM are making are the large SUV’s, trucks. However, GM had better wake up or they will be in last place in large truck sales if they don’t make some improvements, quickly.
I love my Chevrolet Colorado, however, if Fords new Ranger coming out in a couple of years is a product that is the same effort as their new Bronco, then I may have to eat crow……….
God I hope not…….but GM had better step up that game. 🙁
@MG
Could not have said it better myself.
if we the True GM fans don’t demand better, who will?
GM needs to step it up. Their mainstream cars and Cadillac when all compared to the Competition are so far behind in Tech and especially in interior Quality and materials used.
Outside of Tesla what GM is behind in for EVs?, Nissan with a half-effort EV, probable BK and Infiniti’s cancellation don’t mean anything. Ford after guming it up after a 5-year head start on GM put their EV program on ice, then after canceling nearly everything car-based, slap-up a limited E/V with a Mustang name isn’t impressive, what Ford have long-term for EV since the Riven models were canned, good interiors?, Lol.
So far they are behind Tesla obviously (who isn’t though) and…
Nissan
Hyundai
Kia (I mean KIA is ahead of GM, let that sink in)
VW Group
PSA Group
NIO
Am I missing any company?
You can add Ford too as there is no way Chevy will have anything close to the Mach-E by year end.
They are however ahead of the FCA Group HAHA
Say who?, Based on what and what technology?. Come back with comprehensive answers….
Which Company did I place on the list that isn’t better than the whopping “ONE” EV that GM offers in the tiny Bolt?
Again, with seen investments coming what makes GM behind?. For Bolt sales The current Bolt is only eclipsed by the Model Y and 3, the rest is a total joke, I doubt people will go and electrocute themselves in a “Mustang”.
Oh Cadillac’s super cruise is behind who besides maybe Tesla? Armchair expert is what you are.
Cadillac is so proud of their Super Cruise System that like one Vehicle offers it right now.
The Chevy Bolt EUV will get it and almost all Cadillac’s in the next few years.
@Bolt
See that is the Problem with GM…they keep saying it is coming it is coming and we the GM fans excuse them. No longer for me. The Auto Industry is about to take a huge shift and GM as of right now doesn’t have the Tech to succeed. They need to come with better Vehicles than they currently have on offer.
I know Cadillac poised to make some noise with their anticipated EV unveil, mostly aiming for Chinese market, but the flagship Chevrolet falls behind transition to EV tech. All major players; Mercedes, VW-Audi-Porsche , Nissan, Hyundai-Kia, BMW readied their infrastructure and already introduced multiple vehicles in multiple segments whiles dozens of models waiting in pipeline. Only Toyota is absent in the picture for now because they decided to invest on solid-state battery tech in a joint venture with Panasonic, they want to make an entrance with more advanced tech.
We’re in the dawn of a paradigm shift in automotive industry, all bets are off, new market up for grab, it’s a race for companies to associate their names with electric car in customers’ mind along side Tesla . If you get on board too late ,your name will be erased consumer mind as an option. Like Germans did to American luxury brands ,today nobody thinks of Americans brands when they go shopping for luxury car ,no matter how good they may be. Consumers are dumb, lazy and shallow ,so if you miss the train and not able rank in their cliche one-liner judgment, it’s almost certain you’ll never be.
@Ken Y
Bingo
There is a Battle for Market Share. Kids growing up now want EV’s not ICE Cars around the world.
GM better step up ASAP.
I don’t think GM having a brand new battery factory and two US assembly plants (DHAM, Orion) dedicated to building EV’s is catering to the Chinese market.
I look forward to seeing the Lyriq reveal in a few weeks.
Me too. I am very excited for the upcoming Cadillac Lyriq
Is there a charge port on both sides of the vehicle?
A good looking EV with good range and named after a Game of Thrones character. Should do well depending on its price point.
Supposedly to start at $40K USD. Priced above the Bolt.
I just saw a clip on You Tube and they said this vehicle is an inch shorter than the Rogue but two inches wider with a two inch longer wheelbase.
The crazy thing is it has more interior Space for occupants than their Murano.
So Basically Nox exterior size with more interior volume than the Blazer.
I really do hope that Chevrolet gets a Nox sized EV CUV very soon.