The 2023 Nissan Ariya Is Boxy And Practical... But It's Also Late To The Party

If you're looking for a roomy and practical EV, the Ariya should be on your list, especially if you plan on leasing because Nissan's aggressive lease rates largely compensate for the slower charge times vs some of the competition. It's more comfortable than a Mach E, roomier than an EV6, and less expensive than a Model Y. On the other hand, if you're interested in the EV tax credit, or you want a more reliable charging experience... Well, you know the answer there.
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[@samkong2741]

Among all things needed for improvement in a Ariya is a LOWER sticker price.

[@Wasssup3232]

There are 4K rebates right now which helps. Available on all trims. The lease money factors also got a lot better. My co worker just got an evolve plus for 468 a month with 1k down

[@Vscounter]

0% for 72 months on 2023 models now even

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

well, it just happened, 2024 Nissan Ariya starts at $39,590(not including destination charge) and goes up to $54,190(not including destination charge). base trim gets $3600 price reduction, with up to $6000 price reduction on other trim levels. and it will get NACS adaptor for Ariya later this year, it will get actual NACS plug staring next year.

[@dexterzaf]

​@@Wasssup3232You can lease Engage AWD in SoCal for $285 with tax or Evolve for $350 with tax with zero drive off 18 months 10k miles.

[@seltaeb9691]

More sold, more price lowers, just like mobile phones did. Chicken & egg.

[@frankcoffey]

Nissan should have dodged the entire Tesla product line like Rivian did. The EV market still has no roadster, minivan, or small truck.

[@anydaynow01]

The only problem is those are lower production. I think they are going for the Rouge market with this. Though having a new EV Quest, and low riding like those awesome Asian market minivans would be pretty cool though. I would get one in half a heartbeat for the Arya's asking price.

[@chezzyperson3339]

We just got Fisker Alaska which is a small EV truck and we got the Ronin and ID. Buzz too

[@simeonite7938]

The tesla roadster is an EV roadster

[@frankcoffey]

@@simeonite7938 Still not for sale, not affordable when it does. I’m thinking a Mazda MX5 replacement.

[@CaptainRotmeat]

I wanted an Ariya SO BAD. I had driven a Leaf for years and loved it, but needed more range. The Ariya had that, and I loved the styling. Then it got delayed a year, then another, then another... Before it could come out, the Mach-E beat it to market, and had better almost everything. I wound up with that, instead. The Ariya looks great for a vehicle that should have released almost 4 years ago.

[@Blush210]

Been looking at the ariya but the Mach E looks has stolen the show. Wish the ariya would have come sooner.

[@rebeccashields9387]

We actually just bought an Ariya and I personally love it! Honestly I was sucked in by how aesthetically pleasing it is, inside and out. Also it is SO quiet and comfortable to drive. This is a commuting/shopping/short day trip car for us, so the range (300+ on the Venture+) is perfect and an upgrade from our Leaf. Mostly charge at home. We wouldn't have qualified for the full tax credit anyway, and we got a sizable rebate, so price-wise there was not much difference between this and other similar options for us. (If you can take the full credit that would be a different story.) I liked the dash/controls way better than the ID (which were weird and confusing), also the ride is much more pleasant. The only con so far is I wish it had full-on one-pedal driving like the Leaf - the e-pedal mode on the Ariya doesn't stop the car fully.

[@hughn1]

We just got the Platinum + and love it. Just like you, I sorely miss the one-pedal drive like in our other car, a Tesla Model 3. BTW-We leased the Ariya so we got the $7,500 Federal tax credit discounted from the full price.

[@geft]

I looked at both the Ionic 5 Limited and Ariya Platinum+ e-4orce and ended up buying the Ariya because I liked the styling inside and out best. While I understand the reservations identified in this review, none of them really made a difference for me. It is perfectly suited to my commute and is super quiet and rides much better than my previous Tesla Model 3. Since I charge at home overnight, charge speed isn't an issue. When we travel we take my wife's XC90 which is much more spacious than any EV (short of the new EV9 perhaps). So I'm very happy with my choice. I especially love having the cooled seats (its over 100 degrees this week here), Apple CarPlay and actually having stalks to control my wipers and headlights. What a concept...lol.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Yea, charging speed is a interesting one. Even fast charging EVs are rarely fast charged, so it seems to be more of a mental barrier than anything. We never DC charge our EVs outside of testing for videos and usually charge at just 3 kW LOL

[@dexterzaf]

Good choice. I have a 24 Engage AWD 205 miles range, and I have no regrets about my choice. It's perfect for my needs, as I only use it for commuting to work and taking my kids to and from school, totaling 12 miles a day. I charge the car once a week at home using my Chargepoint Home Flex. For long road trips, we use our gas guzzler Acura MDX. I leased it for $275 month with tax zero drive off. You cant beat that deal.

[@mattd9161]

I recently bought a slightly used (2300 mi) fully loaded "no schitt Sherlock" 🤣2023 Bolt EUV Premiere for $31k . Love the fully operational sunroof and Super Cruise and cool vented seats. Can't beat the price regardless of the charge speed. (Love your content and sub'd on the Sherlock comment, I'm still laughing on that one)

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex , If we read very carefully between the lines, 12:06 it seems you are not a big fan of the "charcoal on charcoal on charcoal" interior. 🤔

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, Are you saying this Ariya is singing a different tune than the Leaf? 🤔😉😂🤣

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

I'm saying Nissan didn't quite turn over a new leeaf with the Ariya ;-)

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide Your joke might be worse than mine 😁

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

These jokes are shockingly bad...

[@jayhiggins5239]

​@@lukerinderknecht2982If you don't like it, make like a tree...

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@lukerinderknecht2982 I get it. 😉

[@StubbyStan28]

I own the Platinum AWD trim (e-4orce) & it's brilliant! The only reason I can't recommend it is that it's probably $8K too expensive. If they lower the price it beats all of its competitors all-around. It won't charge as fast as the Koreans or have the storage of the Tesla but it has the best interior BY FAR & has hands free highway driving, HUD, rearview camera, & great driving dynamics. The charging is not great but this is something that can be improved.

[@zero11010]

I like that he's disappointed with a 4.7 second 0-60 time. That's roughly on par with something like an WRX STI. I get it. EVs typically have a high acceleration. But, let's not lose sight of what this is doing. And, Nissan doesn't always have amazing reliability. I imagine this is helping put less strain on things.

[@naveenthemachine]

But this is significantly faster than the bz4x and as fast as the rz

[@ALMX5DP]

what on earth does that have to do with the original comment?@@naveenthemachine

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ALMX5DP just referencing. He said Alex is disappointed with a 4.7 second time. But that’s really good. It’s not that bad vs those two other Japanese evs

[@ALMX5DP]

yes the OP pretty clearly insinuated that 4.7 is a pretty darn good time, so not sure why you brought up anything else.@@naveenthemachine

[@oi32df]

If Jatco mess with a single speed transmission this will be the end of Nissan for good .

[@FuncleChuck]

It’s negatives don’t scare me off… but it’s just not cheap enough to be an obvious choice vs the competition.

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

Woulda been a GREAT EV 3 years ago...

[@Wasssup3232]

Also on the note of the cargo area load floor. The Front wheel drive models don’t have the foam divider down there. The divider holds the Subwoofer that comes on that Platinum Model. Interesting to see the divider stays on non Platinum options with AWD

[@sajiantony7473]

I love your unbiased review of Ariya. I have been driving a platinum version of Ariya for three months now. I must say I love the vehicle. My wife too. Driving with proper e-step usage and at less than or equal to 65mph, I am used to getting about 3.5kwh/miles. Well-crafted vehicle. I am fine with its slower charging rate. I charge only at home 99% of time. Whenever I charge at DC stations, I prefer multiple stops to charge from 40/50% to 80% with a charging time of less than 15 mins and I believe that will help with longevity of the battery.

[@SueC56]

I'm spritzed you said the Ariya ride was similar to the Model Y, whereas a previous video by you raved about the smooth, comfortable ride. I'm still favoring the Ariya.

[@sajiantony7473]

@@SueC56 Ariya's suspension is somewhere at an equilibrium of stiffness and softness. I also have an old 2013 Pathfinder and it has better ride comfort. Adaptive suspensions are expensive. So Nissan avoided it to keep prices as low as possible for an already expensive EV. Ariya's battery weight and 42 psi air pressure are not helping here. I wish it has a softer suspension than it has now. From what I understand from the KZbin reviews about Model Y and from a friend who owns a Mach-E, Ariya has a better ride comfort. And the faster you ride, the lesser you feel roughness of the road. Seats are comfortable, even for the rear passengers. I just came back from a long ride today and my average energy usage is same as before 3.5kwh/miles @ 85F - which equates to 305miles on full battery for an AWD vehicle.

[@casey360360]

Buy a NACS-J1772 adapter and you can charge at any Tesla level 2 charger. We do it with our 2015 Leaf as they're free and plentiful where Blink level 2 chargers are kind of vanishing.

[@Avatar1946]

Love the looks; like the FWD for single motor.

[@BuckRogers2000]

Well done, thanks! Your attention to detail goes beyond that of most reviewers.

[@hjchung1594]

Can’t the manufacturers reduce the HP and increase range? I do not need 389hp ever.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

then get the lower horsepower at 214 horsepower and much slower 0-60 time.

[@jsfbay1]

Alex, thanks for this review - great job as usual. What is the approximate scale (2:30) for vehicle length? As in, is there a 2" difference between ID.4 and Model Y, or is it 10 inches? I know the point is to show relative differences, but some clue would be useful. Thanks!

[@anydaynow01]

The only thing holding it back is the nameplate. If the only thing that changed was to swap out the Nissan badge for an Infiniti badge folks wouldn't have a problem with the price. Hopefully this is just a step in the right direction for Nissan as they try to shake off the bad image they got for the CVT mess and for selling so many cheap cars to rental fleets. Mazda is doing something similar with their restyle and transitioning from the economy + to cheap luxury segment they tried to do in the '90s and only didn't work because of domestic economic factors outside their control.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Great review. I hope Nissan upgrades charging speeds soon. Wish peeps gave Nissan more props for being in the EV game since 2010.

[@Wised1000]

I see a lot of Ionics on dealer lots. Why? Its one of the best EV's. BTW Id buy the Aria over the BZ4 any day.

[@dansanger5340]

Not eligible for federal tax credit.

[@erikruggels9177]

You're spot on with the e-GMP DCFC. Once you've experienced typically sub 20 minute top off's to 80% from anywhere around 20-40% it's really really hard to go with something else. Charging on the Aria isn't as good as the ID.4 which is unfortunate, but looking at the reviews and curves posted for the BZ4X, in the real world it looks like a much quicker charging car, especially against the BZ4X AWD which is abysmal. At the end of the day it's clean sheet ev money (e-GMP, ID.4) for something that's a best effort cobbling together of significant amounts of Rouge bits (hence the FWD bias) and just... a generation behind (like the BZ4X) for the same money as a great, future focused EV. Swing and a miss from Nissan, especially with the EV5 about to launch.

[@Wasssup3232]

In the real world the Ariya averages 10-80 in around 32 minutes in a perfect world. The channel Nissan electrified has a bunch of charging tests and even pulled up to a charger during freezing conditions in Europe and he beat the hell out of the Ioniq 5 that was there. If it keeps the battery lasting a longer time sure 12 minutes can sometimes feel like a lot of time but it isn’t horrible by any means like the 50 minutes the bz4x has been doing. (Around 43 minutes with the new software)

[@sandyfordd1843]

@@Wasssup3232, we just can’t trust any of the Japanese Auto manufacturers, they have lied to is for years.

[@internati0naled974]

This car is a perfect lease candidate. I'm in NJ, which is a state that's very generous with rebates. No sales tax, a 4K state incentive that applies to the base trim. Along with a generous money factor(APR) from Nissan and this car can be had in the sub $450 monthly range with no money down. This is before any dealer discount. I don't see Nissan is passing on the $7,500 rebate, I think Alex is meaning to say they pass it along in the sense of a very low money factor(APR) for leasing.

[@ormand3000]

I haven't heard "cash on the hood" ever since the dealerships went crazy with market adjusted pricing - thank you Alex!

[@scott8919]

Anecdotal, but in my area of Vermont I see these far more than I expected. Just like the bZ4x. And it's generally older women.

[@freddiecarr7602]

2 years ago I loved the Megane EV I drove while in Germany----I was hoping that the third partner Mitsubishi would come out with a higher class model of this vehicle but the Alliance is hurting for coin so its the Nissan and same tech for the next several years---unless Mitsubishi does get this with different sheet metal.

[@SuperDB215]

I just got Ariya Evolve+ and I luv it so far. I think the Ioniq 5 is best on paper and cool looking. But the Ariya was just smooth and comfortable and simple. It’s pricey, but there are great lease deals out there right now. As for road trips, I have a forester that I’ll use for jaunts outside the city

[@bishopdansby4287]

A truly professional and useful evaluation of a vehicle.

[@TheKingkingg]

Another awesome review, Better late than never...just like some say Honda is late but forget Honda was first and forget about Clarity and Insight. Plus when I arrive late at party I usually get the girls.

[@oi32df]

10:17 anyway there a kind of reverse spare tire well that bulge the loading cargo floor pan .

[@r5LgxTbQ]

would you pick Ariya AWD or XC40 Recharge Twin?

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

I will never understand why they didnt just make it a 4WD exclusive model with an Infiniti badge. Sell it for 55-65K and no one will complain because now it has a premium badge added on. The cost for Nissan would be zero. It would make for a great alternative to the qx50 or whatever.

[@shinrips]

Is it better than the Genesis GV60? I own a '15 Leaf. I love it except for the range which for me is 75 miles on a full charge. I love the Bose sound and the leather but the range is my only complaint, like everyone else.

[@SuperDB215]

I just got Ariya Evolve+ and I luv it so far. I think the Ioniq 5 is best on paper and cool looking. But the Ariya was just smooth and comfortable and simple. It’s pricey, but there are great lease deals out there right now

[@tjs114]

I finally saw one of these in person last week and was not impressed. The owner had only had it for a month and had already been back to the dealership twice. Once for that powered center console having a mental breakdown and the second time for wipers all deciding that they like to be on constantly except when it's raining - then they don't work.

[@evonneeasley3027]

Oooh noooooo

[@mwwhatever]

Seems like the fix-a-flat stuff could have been packaged in the "frunk" area

[@pnutbuttajellee1394]

Boxy?! Your joking right. This is so far from "boxy"

[@dougholmes6631]

Great job. I believe the model Y long range is the obvious choice. I would not have added to $15,000 full self driving. You need to compare apples to apples. He looking in about $52,000 for the model Y long range

[@arbitrary76]

Looks a decent option if you like the styling. I prefer the minimalism of my Model Y LR, but appreciate views differ on styling. Choices are good. I wish the Model Y had a rear wiper like the Ariya.

[@FantomLightning]

I really like this, but overall for the price, power and space I'd just prefer to have gotten an electric Rogue. Never really made sense to me to try and have this as a new model entrant at about the same size as Rogue rather than bank on that brand equity.

[@seltaeb9691]

The 'buttons' or non-buttons buttons on the dash fabric worries me that after a time they will wear away. Prefer buttons, buttons.

[@lego4virgo]

Saw one of these at an Ariya event at National Harbor, MD. It was an interesting SUV, but not get-myself-in-enormous-debt interesting.

[@Tinrs80]

For me a single man.. this would be fine for me. I only wish the fast charging number was a least >170. I really like it esp the design

[@mwwhatever]

Wonder how they made the rear vents connect with that moving console

[@ALMX5DP]

Flexible/accordion style tubing doesnt seem too hard to implement.

[@mwwhatever]

@@ALMX5DP that makes sense

[@jamesbowie2846]

Magic, duh

[@PickensDon]

Seriously you are going to ding it for a 4.7 second time? Most gas crossovers are about double! Fastest in the 6 sec range . Let’s be realistic.

[@MistSoalar]

The exterior & interior look far better than Model Y, especially in the bronze paint. IMO this one can go under infiniti brand rather than nissan. especially when you consider the pricing.

[@Blush210]

Can we get an Ariya and Mach e comparison please?

[@TheFutureisTheFuture]

I enjoy that the default icon is gas stations... the biggest miss from Nissan is assuming everyone will just figure out where to charge it. Basically assuming no one travels far from home. Biggest miss along the lines of them not creating their own charging network at the thousands of dealerships they have in the US. Tesla beats them hands down. That being said, the Ariya is far nicer than the Y so if you need a second car I'd totally get this over the Y.

[@joebrito2066]

There are two mistakes from Nissan the price, and no naming this Murano. I would buy this EV before the VW ID

[@minnythechihuahua934]

Alex, of all the EVs on your comparison chart, which has the softest ride? I don't care about performance and handling.

[@danicheman]

It's kind of a mistake to compare the Ariya base price $44k to the Model Y, the base trim of the Ariya seems pretty spartan, was surprised it didn't have the wireless charger. Compared to the base Model Y, which is so similar to the higher trim levels. To go apples to apples I think it's better to compare a higher RWD Ariya trim to a base Model Y.

[@njdad2476]

I’ll still take this over any Tesla!

[@sprockkets]

5:07 Pretty sure that wiring shouldn't be exposed!

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Thats the 120/240V AC into the charger, that's as designed. The orange sleeve is just for general identification and abrasion protection.

[@hugdeath929]

While not offensive looking on the outside it would likely be the fortieth vehicle on my list. Rear seat angle not too bad for a BEV. Slow charging and one note interior not my thing. Before I bought one of these I’d likely look at an EV6, ionic5, MachE, GV70, GV60 or maybe a Volvo. Once upon a time I was a fan of Nissan products. G35, G37, earlier Maximas and of course GTRs come to mind.

[@hughn1]

I drove the EV6 and liked it. However, they wanted a 7.2% interest rate on their 3 yr leases while with Nissan I got a 2.3% lease rate on our Ariya! This is our first SUV and not bad...I didn't expect it to handle and ride so well. This vehicle reminds me of past BMW's...solid!

[@hugdeath929]

@@hughn1 That’s awesome and congratulations! I’ve heard only good things about the way it drives.

[@iGi0rg0s]

WHY Ariya!! Nice touch!

[@ernestsloan5071]

Sir, Your review was outsatnding. I just purchased the 2023 Ariya Premier FWD. I traded in my my 2017 Benz AMG E43 for this

[@alijoon1621]

How do these two compare?

[@ernestsloan5071]

@@alijoon1621 My Benz vs Ariya. Believe it or not, the torque from the Ariiya is more potent than a twin-turbo V6. It's so quiet and to fully charge my Ariya it costs 35 bucks for a range of 280 to 360 miles. My Benz costs 65 to 80 bucks to fill for a range of 275 miles. Because I have a lead foot sometimes it is less. My Only complaint. It takes anywhere from 1 to 1 1/2 hours to charge depending on the output of the charger

[@alijoon1621]

@@ernestsloan5071 that is great to hear. I have always wanted a Benz. I just bought an Ariya AWD. I have never driven a FWD Ariya but if FWD Ariya has more potent acceleration than a E43 AMG I'm not missing anything in my AWD Ariya. Thank you for your reply Sir.

[@ernestsloan5071]

@@alijoon1621 I'm sure the acceleration is much better with the AWD. How is the range on a full charge?

[@alijoon1621]

@@ernestsloan5071 I have had it only for a week now and did not get a chance to full charge it. I'm using the included Nissan charger and can only level 1 charge for now. I will add level 2 in my garage at some point but for my 8 miles commute level 1 is more than enough.

[@Mauled3ffect]

I'm liking the new bar graphs Alex! Keep em coming!

[@larryrichmond]

Alex, I don't get the Ariya at all. Perhaps from a lease standpoint as you mention, but the price particularly of AWD versions is ridiculous. I'm surprised you didn't mention the ID.4 as a better option. Increased range, better charging, better price and the tax credit. It's also very clear why the Model Y is the far and away sales leader in this category.

[@hughn1]

After living with a Tesla Model 3 for three years, I am delighted to have a Ariya Platinum + with all the bells and whistles. The Tesla looks like a tincan inside by comparison and with all the road noise and wind noise you can't even listen to the radio while on the highway. The Ariya reminds me of the last two BMW 5 Series I had with its comfort and high quality leather, etc. BTW-I qualified for the $7,000 Federal money and it was used as a discount on our lease!

[@sprockkets]

33:35 It needs to be cheaper IMO.

[@trumpetscall8910]

My Ariya came with a 22kw onboard AC charger.

[@KentBuchla]

Europe, right? We’ve got tri-phase over here.

[@Tb64]

I'm still waiting for a good V2G system for EVs. Be nice to have that back up for the house.

[@anydaynow01]

or V2G in an affordable EV. The Lightning has it and GM has their system too they are going to release around when the Silverado is out.

[@mowcowbell]

Cheaper just to buy a whole home generator and skip on using a vehicle to backup your house.

[@zero11010]

oh ... you went with that shirt design. I see. Seems a little niche to go for people who are superfans of EVs to have some idea of what it's talking about and also big LOTR nerds.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

There's a solid overlap between LOTR nerds and EV nerds ;)

[@Tokamak3.1415]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide You know your clientele. Don't tempt me Frodo!

[@jperks6943]

I have a model s and I have tons of storage. Idk what your talking about. The model x and s have lots of storage

[@mbiker345]

I did not know it was made in Japan. Thats a pretty big deal.

[@nef7939]

Too bad about the steep price. It sounds like a pretty good ev. I think it’s beautiful. It’s not too big and not too small. It would be perfect for me if it was at least 10k less

[@Dagreatdudeman]

Nissan CEO: "I really want some jellybeans." Nissan designers: "Say no more."

[@dwilliams4558]

side profile looks like a refreshed Volkswagen ID.4

[@VasilyPavlik]

Today we tested the top version of Ariya with my family. I loved this car. But my wife told me that all these hi-tech interior materials are ugly and look very boring. And all my claims about speeding, driving range, acceleration, adaptive cruise, styling, etc were ignored. Looks like we still keep our two Muranos for ages :((((

[@jasonburns8126]

The comparison chart is misleading. I value Alex's analysis and I have been following him for years, but he significantly undervalued the Model Y. Unlike the other cars, it is a dual motor, longer range, faster excelleratuon and is more efficient. If you compare all of the other cars with their optional dual motors, you will see that the Model Y is the best deal because it qualifies for the full $7500 tax credit, unlike the Mache.

[@dansanger5340]

The dual motor and faster acceleration are a better deal only if you need and want them. Otherwise, you are paying extra for features you don't need or want. Some people are on a budget. Also, he mentioned but didn't factor in that you can get cash on the hood for some of these cars, that will bring their price well below MSRP.

[@jasonburns8126]

If you're on a budget then a model 3 would still give you more range, faster 0-60 and faster charging speeds. Cash on the hood at a dealership is a possibility, but Tesla also places significant discounts on their inventory. Making cars like the Mach e 6k more than a model 3, and the model y, that has a discount, would be about equal to price of a mach e after the federal tax credit.

[@Enhydra_l]

In my EV6 I easily get 3.4-3.6 mi/kWh at 72-75mph on my 170mi round trip commute. So this efficiency in the Ariya is pretty disappointing to be honest. Hoping Nissan makes some improvements to make it more competitive in the future.

[@J.J.Stokes]

I'm getting 3.9-4.1 in my ariya engage front-wheel drive in eco mode without using estep and driving it easy.. not gunning it etc.. quite smooth ride .. sweet interior, we love it! When I do drive it fast (which I like to do 😅) I'm getting 3.1-3.2 kw per mile.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

@@J.J.Stokes well, engage is the most efficient one, low horsepower + FWD = efficiency.

[@timgurr1876]

Good review, as usual. Seems that Nissan is behind competition where it really counts, price, range and speed of charging. Overall, the design is acceptable for someone who wants that size of car. I really don’t think any manufacturer should be getting a tax credit, but I’m helping them buy a car with the taxes I pay and it will increase tax rates (the gov’t is going to spend less money). I don’t plan to buy an EV because they are overpriced and I don’t like buying EV battery materials from China. I think their needs to be better battery solutions for range and charging times before I will consider EV’s a viable product that I would want to purchase.

[@julioblanco]

Unless you lease, you really have to hate Tesla or yourself to buy this over the Model Y especially if you qualify for the tax credit.

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

I don’t hate Tesla I just don’t want one. Also if you lease a Tesla no option to buy if you want you have to turn it in.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Alex, Is Nissan Ariya EV SUV is my first SUV?

[@michaelcavalier8750]

It doesn't look like they were able to leverage their experience with the Leaf to make this a good value. At least it's better looking than the comparable Toyota/Subaru product.

[@amigatommy7]

GV70 electrified comparison would be good.

[@KentBuchla]

I’m feeling self-satisfied that Alex’s findings are in line with my impressions of my test drive in the Ariya. The one thing that I’m surprised nobody mentions is that the interior and exterior plastic looks far cheaper and less impressive in person. All of the Kumiko accents really look bad in waxy plastic and even worse with the backlighting. I get what they were trying to do, but it didn’t work due to cost-savings. It does have a flat charging curve but it is inefficient and fat. Although quiet, the one I drove had a constant oscillation on all surfaces. Our heads were constantly bouncing off of the headrest. Nice HUD Not great on storage space.

[@phatcowboy76]

Well done Alex. I would not buy the Ariya. Too little too late.

[@Zhenocnra]

Manufacturers only listen to current customers which is apart of the problem and quite the catch-22. I completely agree; the negatives and design/engineering choices are quite bizarre. It's not quite as bad as the BZ4X but that's a pretty low standard to begin with anyway given the Nissan Leaf has been around for a long time. I expected better from Nissan. The Ariya is quite a disappointment but then again maybe I'm not who Nissan was thinking of when they designed the Ariya. A Rogue EV that is a bit more boxier and roomier inside would have been better. Either way, with the Kia EV9 and hopefully Hyundai Ioniq 7 on the way, Nissan should be really worried as far as the American market is concerned. Yes, the Ariya isn't a three row but it's pretty obvious most Americans love the Telluride/Pallisade/Highlander more than they do the Murano. That in itself and the price of the Ariya given what you get is basically putting a few nails in the coffin already when the Ariya hasn't even been on sale for very long to boot. Let's see if Nissan learns their lesson once the EV9 and Ioniq 7 come ashore.

[@paulg9484]

Highway efficiency is very poor. I average about 3.6-3.7 miles/kWh at 72 mph with 2 adults and 2 kids on my model Y. My all time average is at 3.92 miles/kWh

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

It is highly variable. Generally speaking this should be a little lower than the Model Y but real world differences are likely around 10% or less. If you're averaging nearly 4mi/kwh in a Model Y then you would be getting solid numbers in this as well.

[@J.J.Stokes]

I'm getting 3.9 to 4.1 in eco mode with my Ariya engage front wheel drive driving it it easy.. I can get as high as 4.4 on short flat trips! if I'm driving fast in sport mode all the time (which I like to do 😂) I'm getting 3.2 . On a side note. I got 20% off Msrp on my Engage base 😃 I got it for $35,500 plus tax and license. 4400 off from dealer and 4750 rebate from Nissan! The engage base is very loaded up.. has everything I could possibly need and want and more.. the only thing I didn't get that I wanted is the powered lift gate.. but I can live with that .

[@michaelbraden6245]

Yes, I’m a fan of the styling, but not the specs or of what those who have driven and reviewed have to say. Re: late in the game. . . Considering it’s to early in the game for me to consider an EV purchase, this reference has no meaning to me. There is just more and more EVs coming into the market, and it seems ‘the game‘ is mostly struggling to get on a course of leveling out with ICE vehicles, (Tesla excepted) so it’s still in the early adapter, ramping up, getting to profitability phase. By the time my MY2022 ICE purchase is long in the tooth, ‘the EV game’ may be somewhere in the realm of my entry.

[@bfish9700]

62k with no federal tax credit!?!? Screw that. You're giving away any savings you might get on gas and if you wanted to take a road trip, you'd need a different vehicle. Admittedly, I'm someone who would just never buy an EV so I'm not the target market.

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

They have lower trims don’t fixate on the top trim price or your showing your ignorance

[@Nyu0005]

I woulf get thia if the range went up to 550-650 miles. I dont care if takes longer. I hate worrying about range. Especially when weather gets cold.

[@rp9674]

It sounds like this car is made mostly out of minor disappointments. It's too bad Nissan was early & strong on in the market with Leaf.

[@Mercer1012]

I don't think it's late. Electric cars still aren't ready for prime time, range, charge time, battery degradation, cold weather performance, puncture performance, etc are improving but aren't there yet in my opinion. However, Toyota's new solid state battery breakthrough might be the ticket to the issue, solving pretty much everything above. It won't probably reach consumers until the close of this decade, by the 2030's, I'll have my eyes peeled to get a BEV, but until then hybrids or PHEV's are as far as I'll go. That is also a fact for the majority of consumers.

[@dansanger5340]

Toyota doesn't have a solid state battery breakthrough. It's vaporware.

[@Mercer1012]

@@dansanger5340 Toyota holds more patents in solid state batteries than any other company on Earth, so I find it very believable they have such a battery.

[@dansanger5340]

@@Mercer1012 And, they're keeping it secret... just because.

[@ArchieOnEarth]

“Good” is enough when priced accordingly.

[@mathewhall8183]

Busyforks

[@lawrenceralph7481]

A Japan produced Nissan will be great. But it is much less capable than a Tesla 3 and needs to be priced at least 10 % below Teslas, AFTER the federal rebate. Thats lower 30s. Nissan was always a lesser, price leader with a

[@dystopia-usa]

I just refuse to pay more than $30K-40K for a new vehicle, & prefer the true compact/subcompact size class - which is mostly extinct in the USA these days for anything good/interesting.

[@dansanger5340]

If you qualify for the federal tax credit, some of these are well under $40k. Even less if there are state incentives. Look at the ID4 and Mustang Mach-E. Plus, I've seen the ID4s offered online for $1600 off MSRP, and Mach-Es for $3500 off MSRP. If you want compact/subcompact then look at the Chevy Bolt and Chevy Bolt EUV. Starting price around $27k to $30k, and subtract $7500 if you qualify for the federal tax credit.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Bringing up Tesla in your intro is dumb. They’re renowned as lying about, among other things, the base price of the model 3. What you should have brought up is the bolt. Tesla doesn’t deserve your free advertisement until they earn it

[@ralanham76]

These cars are too small for the price they are the trunk is the same size as my ‘13 Prius, just higher seats.

[@andromedach]

Without the Tesla S it is likely the major automotive manufacturers would have kept us trapped in the technology of the early Leaf models. I do think the Ariya looks far better than the offerings from GM which is some cases are a bit overwrought in appearance

[@daves1646]

GOOD is not enough at for a >$50K vehicle.

[@TC-cd5sm]

Considering what they did to Carlos Ghosn, I will not buy any Nissan period

[@BTC909]

savagegeese did not like the brake pedal.

[@ryansherman4556]

the reason the brakes feel likke they do is because they are regening first before friction brakes engage

[@BTC909]

That's how all Hybrids / EV do brake regen. Apparently Nissan with the Ariya not so well.@@ryansherman4556

[@hughn1]

Neiher do I. Reminds me of 1974 Volvo 144 new we purchased and the bake pedal was similarly spongy!

[@FARFolomew]

Why is this vehicle so BIG??

[@naveenthemachine]

At least it’s still way better than the laughingstock bz4x or rz450e

[@christianx2k]

yeah i would easily get this over those two

[@naveenthemachine]

@@christianx2k i think all of us would. I most certainly would

[@biglee13m]

Nissan: we has cheeezeburzer!

[@sandyfordd1843]

Buy the Nissan Ariya if you like bland and basic. There are far superior EVs, but if you do boring well, well maybe consider this, it will suit you well. At least it’s to quite as dull as the Toyota BZ4X, probably the worst EV ever.

[@naveenthemachine]

This is better than the bz4x or RZ by many miles

[@isoplus3513]

It's weird when Japanese EVs look worse than Chinese ones...