Nissan ARIYA vs Toyota BZ4X: perfect timing or has the Toyota arrived too late?

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Titans of Japanese car manufacturing face off in this edition of Electrifying, because we’re pitting the Nissan Ariya against the Toyota BZ4X. It's Toyota - a company that hasn’t really done pure electric production cars before - versus Nissan; one of the original pure electric pioneers. So which one makes the best electrified SUV?

Join Nicki and Tom as they pitch the Ariya and BZ4X head-to-head. Let us know which you would choose in the comments below.

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[chillout]

Nissan Ariya for me. Hands down. It has a better interior. It has a quieter cabin. And imo, the Ariya is also better looking. So, even though the Nissan Ariya is more expensive, I will still choose it over BZ4X.

[eddieauyh]

Yes. I own a Ariya in Canada and loved it. I spent t many nights doing my research and came out choosing it. The whole family have test drove a few EV and we all love the interior and exterior styling and features on it!! Ariya hands down!

[Lycaerix]

We picked the top-end Ariya. It's amazing. Virtually all the other EVs are plastic jank and feel like overpriced rubbish. The Ariya is the single EV that has all the features and all the premium quality and interior of a 'proper' car. Am in love :)

[lifeofmrordinary]

As an Ariya owner. I can say that it’s a fantastic car. At the moment I’m getting around 3.3 miles per kWh. So a smidge under 300 mile range from the 87kWh car. We have the 19” wheels.

The 22kw on board is a must in my opinion. Opens up more charging options.

I would agree on the ride. It can be a bit firm. But no worse than my old fiesta that was lowered 60mm when I was a teenager.

It’s also better looking than most EVs in its class, although i admit that is subjective.

[itechtalk]

I would choose the Nissan Ariya. Looks nicer and I like the interior of the Nissan.

[denisbede]

Great comparison review! The Ariya just looks like the best looking electric SUV on the market in my eyes! It has the futuristic look like Kia EV6, beautiful and simple KIA/BMW-like interior design and looks as spacious as it gets with the moving console... the BZ4X looks like nah to me. I would happily spend that extra money for the feeling and looks of that top-end Ariya! Congrats to all that already did :)

[Wasssup]

I don’t get why people would option the 20 inch wheels on the Ariya. You lose 25 miles EPA range, get a little more road noise and intrusions into the cabin and don’t really look all that good (imo) vs the 19s with the aero covers.

[guybedau]

Ariya is the superior design inside and out with several trim options for a wide budget range. Nissan has massive BEV real world experience second only to Tesla...

[amyk]

I drove both on the same bumpy roads I have to say the Toyota way a bit smoother but the aryia is absolutely beautiful inside it feels like you are outside it's so roomy and with the moon roof it is wonderful. I've never was one to want a car but after driving it I absolutely love it.

[rolfadlergjerdsj]

In Norway there has been a couple of tests of the Toyota, and especially the range part of it was a complete disaster. With the climate on it can't reach more than about 318 km/197 mi (in eco mode), even in fairly mild autumn temperatures on dry roads. Never seen a car further away from the WLTP range, and all EV's up here are tested the same way. The net capacity on the battery is around 60 kWh, despite Toyotas claims. Imagine how useless it will be in freezing winter temperatures.
The BZ4X is just mediocre in almost every way that matters, perhaps unless you're going offroading. Low on power, cannot tow any useful load, short range and feels very cheap on the inside.

Nissan at least makes an effort, and comes out with a really good car that has proper specs. It also looks way better both inside and outside.

[finn.hermansen]

Nikki stands in a large knitted sweater, long down vest and knitted hat, while Mr. Ford stands in shirt sleeves
A bit funny - you'd think you'd put two recordings on top of each other 😂🤣😅
Thank you so much for another great video 💞👌👍👍👍

[PotteryLife]

Having a conversation together in the cab was the best part of this video.

[rossmcgregr]

"Toyota weighs in at 49.5 thousand realize it was so heavy!

[eriktorne]

Ordered my Ariya in September after test drive. Was instantly taken by it❤. Have a 18” leaf which has been perfect 👍 . Still waiting for delivery sometime in the next 4 months…..

[mikadavies]

I think the Aryia looks way better inside and outside. However, I looked into the financing and it is definitely an expensive vehicle.

[SirGregory]

It's time you bought a sound level meter so you can do more that express your "feelings" about noise. (12:42)

[rockyshoresstudios]

Ariya for me, I love Toyota and I’ve tried to buy it, but they always come short. Just picked up the Pathfinder over highlander because of towing and no V6 option. Will be getting this Ariya as well for my commuter. cheers.

[hsbcgeoff]

£55k for a family car - that's bonkers!! Who can afford that sort of money bringing up a family?

[benjaminsmith]

I have the feeling the Toyota felt a bit more solid and stable on the road. I wish Toyota gave the bZ4X an interior more like the new Prius than what they did in the bZ4. The Ariya seems like the nicer car, the interior looks nicer but in some ways, not as adventurous as the bZ4X, or as quirky, maybe? All in all, I think people drone on too much about range and tech and forget that people are still buying cars when they buy EVs. How they ride and drive and feel and how much service and reputation for service and reliability they have weighs a lot in why someone will pick a car over another, not always range or interface tech. You're still buying a car.

[barrygreenfield]

I agree with your comments regarding wind/road noise on the Toyota, I took the Bz4X for a test drive and kept asking the salesman if the windows and doors were closed and if the tyre pressures were correct.