Video Summary
The reviewer is testing the Nissan Ariya, the 63-kilowatt-hour front-wheel-drive model.It is not the top-spec version.
The model lacks a sunroof and adjustable console.
It has two glove boxes.
With the battery charged to 100%, the Ariya indicates a possible range of 304 kilometers.
The 90 kilometer-per-hour test saw consumption at 17.8 kWh per 100km with a tailwind.
It is reported that the navigation system is similar to the Nissan Leaf.
The reviewer tested the BOSE sound system, noting that though nice and clear, it lacks punch and depth.
The test involved going to near 0% battery.
With a low charge, a 110-kilowatt charging rate was tested, but the car only charged at 104 kilowatts.
It was found that the Ariya’s range is better than that of the e-tron 50.
Also, at higher speeds, the reviewer found the Ariya to be especially quiet.
There seems to be a coding bug because all trip meter settings do not reset simultaneously.
The high beams seem powerful, good for highways.
The car’s drag coefficient is .297.
The reviewer suspects that the Ariya is more thirsty than the e-tron or the ID4.
It seems the Japanese have copied the Chinese (regarding a setting), and there is an apparent Legacy Automaker error.
Finally, it’s stated that a 450K Ariya is a pretty good deal for the space and comfort.
