Video Summary
- Electric cars present design challenges due to the battery placement.- The design incorporates the daytime running light directly into the front.
- Nissan are innovators in the area.
- The car is laid out in such a way as to provide an even 50/50 weight distribution, which matters in terms of handling and performance.
- Choosing a non-all-wheel-drive version provides a 48/52 weight split, which handles well.
- 4.6 meters/181 inches in length, the styling represents Nissan's brand well.
- Differentiating it from the X-Trail, the Ariya has its own design language.
- The floor battery array is essential for its visual presence.
- The test vehicle has an 87 kWh array.
- The copper black trim and the sloping rear roof are in keeping with the car's athletic shape.
- The lack of rear visibility has been addressed by the digital rear-view mirror.
- The interior offers great-quality materials and a low-key design.
- With the seats at their lowest position, taller drivers could benefit from increased headroom.
- The seats feel small.
- The steering wheel feels well-made and properly sized.
- The design and look of the infotainment system appears dated.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available.
- The e-Force Evolve test car is the top model, featuring a 87 kWh battery and all-wheel drive.
- The steering feels light but has good feedback.
- The car lacks adaptive suspension but features McPherson strut in the front and multi-link in the back, which works well.
- The 17 kWh per 100 km driven results in a range of 370 km (230 miles).
- There's great versatility of storage.
- The charging point is located at the front side.
- AC charging is three-phase and allows 22 kW charge.
- DC charging delivers 130 kW to 10-80% in 35 minutes.
- The styling compromises the window box view.
