2021 Nissan Ariya – Full Presentation / Nissan’s first all-electric crossover

Nissan’s new strategy to get back on track and introduce 10 models in the next 20 months is in full swing. After unveiling the all-new Rogue, the time has come for another SUV to break cover, only this time it doesn’t have a combustion engine. The road-going Ariya follows the namesake concept the struggling Japanese marque introduced at the end of October 2019 during the Tokyo Motor Show.

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.

Source: Nissan

Timeline:
Intro 00:00
Design Walkaround 00:14
Interior 04:42
Power and Performance 06:57
A fully connected car 12:28

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[nealy]

Berbatov won the Golden Boot at United??

[tonynewman]

The lady is very beautiful and the car is exciting also anticipating... what to do? I need a car change soon. 😏

[siongchoo]

How about voice command with heavy accent one?

[limpunsing]

Nifty preview presentation & info caption

[KineticEV]

Great to see a car go from concept to real world and barely change. During the presentation they had me at Alexa. While don't care for these devices I happen to be an IT guy so I have Alexa all around the house as well as home automation so having this in an EV is awesome. I currently have an Alexa device in my current gas powered car and love it.

Now even though this is a wonderful car from a company where most can afford their cars etc. It's going to be interesting to see how the pricing shapes up compared to Tesla and other EV makers. What is it about this car that will make me choose it over the others.

Well for me this car sits firmly between the Models 3 and the Model Y. It's car enough like the 3 but suv enough like the Y. And I actually like the fact you can plan out your trip before you leave and it's ready in the car so you know where all your charging stops are on your journey. I can't wait to be able to see this in person.

[peattira]

What is the purpose of two ears on the roof ?

[nmar]

About time... water cooled battery. That was one thing that kept me away from buying a Nissan Leaf.

[RealHIFIHelp]

We want exact prices!
And waiting a whole year for this is already to late.

[loonigoonie]

I wonder who will have the License Plate A. Stark or Stark, despite the Ariya spelling.

[meekwamsook]

อารียา สวยๆ จะเอาสีขาวๆๆๆ มาไทยไวๆนะครับ Thai customer wait for it. Need white one. ^_^

[jaybird]

hmm... still need a key? seems a bit primitive... where's the phone integration. and is it Alexa only? i would hope for Google Assistant integration, and i'm sure people with Apple, would prefer Siri. i'm pretty confident the build quality will be top of the line with Nissan, but from a technological innovation standpoint, they look to be years behind companies like Tesla.

[MarioR]

Since California is going electric its time to look into EV vehicles, I like VW ID 4 and this Nissan

[juanmendezgomez]

Future for Nissan Barcelona NOW !!
Nissan Barcelona is NOT Closed !!

[knickjetlag]

I bet you won't need 6 pages of stuff to inspect before driving it off the lot

[AH-lepy]

If u r rear ended a lot of damage and expensive repair

[joseantonioosuna]

closes 3 factories and leaves 25, 000 people unemployed

[pulkitsharma]

I hope Nissan becomes more aggressive in salaes in India. With just 1 model Kick how can the company do justice. Indian customers are now buying expensive vehicle like never before. Bring it on.

[titaniumsandwedge]

How come the car is so ugly? The wheels are especially boring.

[nuriagarciamedina]

But how can you ??? How can you advertise anything, as if such a thing. you are about to leave 25, 000 families in ruin. Where is the Japanese honor ?? Of which you boast so much. You guys are SCARERS. Hopefully no product will see the light if Barcelona is not fixed.