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Striking looks define the car's exterior, which has a closed-off grill called a shield. Sleek headlights and 20-inch wheels cover up any nuts and bolts. The wheels and black, swooping roofline help the car look lower than it is.Built on an electric-specific platform, the Nissan Ariya has a wheelbase that is 70 millimeters longer than the Nissan X-Trail. Even the lightest version weighs around 1800 kilograms.
There are four models available: Ariya Advance has 214 brake horsepower, front-wheel drive, and a zero-to-62 time of 7.5 seconds; it also has 250 miles of range and a 63-kilowatt-hour battery.
Next, the Ariya Evolve, with 239 brake horsepower, front-wheel drive, and a zero-to-62 time of 7.6 seconds, also has 310 miles of range and an 87-kilowatt-hour battery.
The third model, the Ariya E-Force Evolve, has 302 brake horsepower, four-wheel drive, and a zero-to-62 time of 5.7 seconds, as well as 285 miles of range and an 87-kilowatt-hour battery.
Last, the Ariya E-Force Performance has 389 brake horsepower, four-wheel drive, a zero-to-62 time of 5.1 seconds, and 248 miles of range. The car also has an 87-kilowatt-hour battery.
The Ariya feels planted to the floor and relatively stable for its height. Its steering is responsive, and the car feels premium as it is being driven. Road noise is present at higher speeds.
One-pedal driving regenerative braking does not bring the car to a complete stop.
A 130-kilowatt charge provides 230 miles of range in around 30 minutes.
There are 4G connectivity and over-the-air software updates. Plus, the car provides Alexa integration.
The simple dashboard provides a copper-accented design, and the materials have an expensive look and feel. Two 12.3-inch screens are included—a digital dash and an infotainment display with customizable widgets. In rear seats, there is plenty of legroom.
The Ariya starts at under £42,000, but the full-performance model costs around £58,000.
