Nissan Ariya
With two single-motor, front-wheel-drive models and two dual-motor, all-wheel-drive models to choose from, not to mention two different batteries, Ariya customers have plenty of selection. As the LEAF’s big brother, this compact electric SUV may not be as technologically advanced as its Korean rivals, but it still proves spacious and competent. Maximum range is 465 km and DC fast charging is possible up to 130 kW. Don’t miss the versatile interior with a power sliding centre console.
Nissan Ariya
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$56,998 (2024) |
| Fees | CA$2,095 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,073/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 335 hp |
| Combined torque | 413 lb·ft |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | N/A (N/A) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | N/A (N/A) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 66.0 kWh |
| Voltage | N/A |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Compact SUV, Electric SUV |
| Assembly | Tochigi, JP |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 20.7 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 23.4 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 21.9 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 330 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | standard |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/55R19 |
| Rear tires | P235/55R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,645 mm (183″) |
| Width | 1,900 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,660 mm (65″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm (109″) |
| Weight | 2,090 kg (4,608 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 646 l and 1,691 l |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg (1,499 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.7 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 200 km/h (124 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 42 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 6/10 |
| Average | 70%(view ratings) |