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The 2025 Ariya is surprisingly luxurious.It has a quick launch, producing 389 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque in the reviewed configuration. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds.
The reviewer recommends the dual-motor configuration for the e-Force all-wheel drive. The AWD provides good grip, even in wet conditions.
The Ariya can be paired with either a liquid-cooled 66-kilowatt-hour battery or an 87-kilowatt-hour battery.
The trims were reduced to 6 for 2025. Available trims are Engage, Engage+, Evolve, Evolve+ and Platinum.
The front-wheel-drive models offer a range of 304 miles, while the all-wheel-drive models have 272 miles. The Platinum trim offers 267 miles. The tested model saw a real-world range of 221 miles.
With DC fast charging, the battery can go from 20% to 80% charge in 35 minutes at 130 kW peak.
The charging curve is better than other EVs with a higher peak charging speed. The charging speed remains consistent even past 95% battery level.
Front-wheel-drive models get 111 MPGe in the city and 95 MPGe on the highway.
Handling is not thrilling but forgiving, making it a good daily commuter. The steering feedback is unexpectedly good. It can tow up to 1500 pounds.
The interior is futuristic and minimalist. It has suede on the dash and heated/ventilated seats. There is a center tray with wireless charging. There is also a double glove box.
There are dual 12.3-inch screens, but the UI lags a bit. It has a 360-degree camera, though it is not the highest resolution.
It has Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 with adaptive cruise control, lane keep, blind spot monitors, and traffic sign recognition. It also offers a panoramic sunroof and automatic parking.
There is 23 cubic feet of cargo space, increasing to 60 cubic feet when folding the second row down. There is a hands-free tailgate.
The base Ariya starts at $41,000 and goes up to $56,000 in the US. It starts at 53K in Canada and goes up to 62K.
For most people, the Evolve+ trim offers the best balance of performance, range, and features.
The Ariya stands out by feeling familiar, comfortable, and luxurious. Nissan put a lot of effort into making the Ariya feel special. The reviewer feels the car needs some minor tweaks including a higher resolution backup camera and a faster UI. Overall it’s considered an underrated EV.
