Nissan Ariya EV drive review - the new Tesla Y, VW ID.4 & Ford Mach-E electric SUV rival

[@ernied3123]

“Stroker on a school run late,simulation.” Try finding that dialogue on another car review channel. That’s why we all love Jonny.

[@ForeverNeverwhere1]

@@24k__J not too many, the issue is 99% of them are so blasted boring. I used to think the EV style skateboard platform would aid a bunch of interesting and quirky bodies on top. What we get are dreary cookie cutter crossovers.

[@Zerofightervi]

@@ForeverNeverwhere1 It's what the market is currently dictating unfortunately. These platforms are very expensive to develop so I can't see any of the mainstream manufacturers taking a gamble just yet on something that might not sell. Hopefully in time we'll see some more interesting shapes.

[@andymccabe6712]

@@24k__J in the light of :- a) where the world of cars is heading b)the range of stuff Jonny features on this channel ....that is one bizarre, and frankly, dumbass comment..!!

[@Surestick88]

@@ForeverNeverwhere1 To be fair, all we were getting was cookie cutter crossovers with internal combustion engines before so plus ça change... That said, the success of anything styled to stand out from the crowd (Ioniq 5, Fiat 500, Mini, new Beetle) suggests that a lot of people want something different.

[@marknelson2073]

And flying 💩

[@richardhalliday6469]

Jonny Smith is the only reviewer who is down to earth and not swayed by marketing nonsense.

[@leod9463]

He is that. But I'm certain he is not the only one...

[@rikardottosson1272]

He is off of the telly, he’s been doing this sort of thing for decades, but also transitioned well to KZbin, which is rare. A different skillset I would imagine.

[@could_try_harder]

@@rikardottosson1272 he is a really nice bloke IRL also. not always a given.

[@jondonnelly3]

@@rikardottosson1272 I prefer him over them crowd on Top Gear. I watch all content even though I'm not interested at all in 55k SUVs.

[@BRI535D]

No he isn’t the only one

[@garyhalkon8749]

After a busy day there's nothing better than watching the newest release from The Late Brake Show. Jonny always providing the humour to go with the detail. The Ariya looks a superb effort from Nissan, not too taken on the foot operated boot opening on any car. I'd like to say one day I'll buy an ev, but the affordability for the purchase isn't viable at the moment. Great episode as always Jonny and the team!

[@TheJHA67]

Have been waiting for Jonny Smith to do test driving of this car, and he is straight forward and sober as usual .. And as usual .. Nissan has made a purpose built "hammer" It is what it is, a car that takes you from A to B and back again without a lot of nonsense made just for the catwalk. This is the next electric car I will test drive.

[@presterjohn71]

I'm glad one of the best channels got in early with this review. Kudos to the editor.

[@vilemeister]

This looks like a really, really nice car and an excellent review as always, but FFS, another manufacturer doesn't seem to understand why buttons are better than touch controls and screens. They even have the space for proper buttons on this one!

[@nicbrownable]

Touch screens are now significantly cheaper than buttons. For a button you need the tooling to make the button, the switch component, and the bit of the dash the whole things fastens to. For a touch screen, you don’t need any tooling other than the surround. The rest is software. Given the ubiquity of touchscreens in every day devices, the cost of the screen has plummeted too. Buttons are for luxury vehicles in 2022.

[@vilemeister]

@@nicbrownable That be as it may its still annoying. It's quite obvious its a cost cutting measure, but these cars are so expensive because of batteries etc the least they can do is buttons for important controls...

[@logicalChimp]

@@nicbrownable Except that the wood-fascia 'buttons' actually flex and have switches underneath, rather than being capacitive - so they still have the cost, without the tactile ease-of-use of 'proper' buttons.

[@timscott3027]

This is definitely a step up from the id cars though, for me.

[@Cosmycal]

The steering wheel has traditional physical buttons, and there's a volume knob, and a physical up/down key for next and previous song in the dash. I would say that Nissan understands more than the rest the need for physical buttons. Only the automatic climate controls are haptic in the dash, which thankfully are separate and not in a screen.

[@brianmurray666]

I have a Leaf and have been looking forward to the release of the Ariya. Looks like a great car but £42k for the base model? Someone somewhere needs to knock 10 grand off the starting price. What about affordable EV’s. I think Johnnie is the best car reviewer on the planet. Keep up the good work mate.

[@ruk2023--]

I don't the blame for this can all be laid at Nissan's door. Everything part cars are made of has increased a lot in price, shipping has gone up a lot, inflation is at an all time high. That's not to say you're wrong though. Whatever the reasons for it, 42k is too expensive for a base model family crossover. That's 53k in USD!

[@brianmurray666]

@@ruk2023-- who said “pile them high, sell them cheap? If they are of good quality and reasonably inexpensive everyone would buy one. Someone will have to start making “affordable” EV cars with the cost and supply of oil under threat. I think it’s a “ milk ‘em while we can” attitude.

[@stevefinch8519]

@@brianmurray666 yes as gree entirely where do people get an average size car for Porsche money . ,?

[@ruk2023--]

@@brianmurray666 I think you're wrong. If the cost of making things goes up then the sale price goes up. There is another factor to consider as well. Manufacturers make a lot of their profits from servicing during the life of a vehicle. EVs don't generally have those needs so the purchase price needs to roll them in.

[@stevezodiac491]

@@ruk2023-- people don't like getting ripped off and people know they are being. All electric cars are an inferior logistical product than what went before, costing twice to over three times as much. Only a fool would buy one at the moment. A simple car that does the job can be bought for £15k brand new for a seven seater. What idiot would pay over 3 times as much, to carry less people around, with less than half the range ?

[@curranhouse]

Best car Channel on KZbin. Nice one Jonny! :)

[@whitemoor66]

Hooray for a narrower car! Modern cars (generally) are too wide.

[@lewismcnicholas2631]

Amen!

[@chrissolo5937]

Why would you want a narrower car? Wider car = more space = more enjoyable seating for passangers.

[@lewismcnicholas2631]

Because most uk roads are too narrows for 2 metre barges but I get that this wouldn’t be a problem if we’re in the US etc

[@whitemoor66]

@@chrissolo5937 because I want to be able to park it at home and anywhere I may drive to! Becoming virtually impossible with modern cars now. Cars have got wider but car parking spaces and garages have not!

[@georgedaville4662]

Great honest, unbiased review Jonny. I don’t know how the average family will be able to afford this car at these pricing levels! Seems a pleasant enough space, but haptic controls don’t do it for me! Got this pricing level, you expect premium materials.

[@kbytfs]

I know right, I feel like all the electric cars I'd actually consider buying are priced in a way where it's only really sensible to lease them, which for me is not appealing whatsoever. I'm sticking with my Qashqai and Kuga for a good while yet it seems; I cannot bring myself to start paying silly monthlies again.

[@rtdl2]

We'll be looking to (maybe) replace our 2018 Leaf next year. I don;t know if we can afford the jump though.

[@Tsenngu]

premium for 42K£? That is a long shot. I would say premium feel you start at around 55K£ base model price. This is coming from norway though so maybe british prices for premium material cars are lower? but premium materials for the price of a fully specced Kona is not really expected. (Kona is my company car in the top spec it is still far far from premium at 41.5K£)

[@slonky821]

@@Tsenngu you're definitely wrong, a premium feeling car is definitely lower than 55k

[@caleidoo]

Ice Premium is not the same as EV premium. Expect about 15-20K higher price. This EV thing is going to be crazy for the majority of normal working people, when they are forced to bring their diesel VW Golf or Citroen MPV family car to the demolisher or sell second hand for peanuts... and need to look into a new EV car that is €20.000 higher with a less space and a lower trim level. Fingers crossed for new battery tech.

[@williamfence566]

£58K for a nissan !. and it's not a GTR . Good luck with that . great review Jonny

[@Sur-Ron]

Oh great another suv cross over, just what we needed, no other car company makes one

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

Ooh look another massive EV SUV most people can't afford.

[@parsnips800]

Have to say., the design looks great. The proportions, the lines and the interior all look great.

[@FinnishArmy]

When you mentioned about how all EV's are quite.. yes! I switched from a Model 3 to a 2021 Leaf and the Nissan Leaf was quieter than the Tesla! Road noise, panel vibrations.. they all add up, and Nissan has very good build quality. I'm glad they've finally decided to put a CCS charger on their EV's unlike the Leafs..

[@Darclover82]

Why would you go from a M3 to a leaf

[@FinnishArmy]

@@Darclover82 Because The M3 wasn't smooth to drive, plus I was paying $650/mo for a car I don't drive enough of to make it worth 650/mo. Even for the Leaf I'm paying 504/mo.. somehow the Leaf insurance costs more for the same coverage. I'm saving a grand total of $126/mo.

[@lanceareadbhar]

The Leaf is great for city driving and day trips, but there are major hurdles for any kind of road trip. I loved the Leaf, but got the Ioniq 5 for more options and the Ariya seems to be another good option, but just wish it was a little less expensive or had one feature no other EVs have.

[@FinnishArmy]

@@lanceareadbhar The only problem with road trips is the ChaDeMo charger.. I wish they would've put a CCS in after 2019..

[@markwellington1254]

That must be a very quiet interior noise level as throughout the review I didn't hear any noise what so ever! Stroker, I love it!

[@benmoorhouse1988]

The Ariya really shows up the current Leaf for the ten year old design it is. I saw one testing chargers at motorway services a few months ago and was impressed!

[@UD747RED]

Good practical vehicle, we don't need 0-60 performers. good look, reliable, well built and safe car with good features, that's what most people want.

[@lanceareadbhar]

Agreed. Especially at a desirable price without lacking in reliability and build quality.

[@tomattime]

Superbly rEViewed, always entertaining and honest.

[@donalshanaghy6381]

A great down to earth electric review ! Well done. My concern is the missed opportunity to have a better quality interior with less plastic.

[@TimInertiatic]

It's a balance. I'd rather have cheaper plastics but more people (including myself) in EVs. I'd be happy with a really basic entry level model that ignores all the frippery.

[@TimInertiatic]

This assumes the savings would be passed to the customer of course, but if I could have a biggish battery and bargain bucket everything else, for less overall cost, I'd be happy. Just bog standard analogue dashboard wind up windows, basic stereo, etc. No electric boot lid or any of that jazz. Heatpump for efficiency of heating and cooling would probably be the only 'mod con" I'd care about. Cheap smooth plastics are easier to keep clean as well - useful when got muddy outdoor gear in...

[@TimInertiatic]

@timemachine194 nowt. It's all largely pointless. I just want a good transport solution, not a mobile lounge

[@geraldmellon740]

Brilliant as usual Jonny. Superb.

[@rushja]

the best reviews are found here. I'm disappointed with the price of the Ariya. The Ioniq 5 72kwh is £42k, why would you buy the 63kwh Nissan over that? Equally the Tesla, BMW etc are better cars at the £50k price point imo.

[@lanceareadbhar]

This is my biggest issue with this EV. It seems to be priced just too high given the rest of the competition and it's also coming a little too late.

[@paulhenderson6092]

I'm a prolific 10 second fast forwarder. But I watch everyone of Jonny's videos without an issue. We were one of the first families in Lancashire to buy an original Qashqai in 2007. It was a very innovative car at the time but Nissan has since lost its way. I feel they still have a long way to go. I'm currently trying to convince the wife to let me purchase an Alpine A110. I believe ICE's have a solid 5 to 8 years left in them as everyday cars before they become truly obsolete.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Many thanks Paul. Glad to have more than a few secs of your time!

[@StubbyStan28]

This was a very informative preview! I'll be looking forward to your actual review of this vehicle. Cheers!

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. The New Ariya looks smart particularly the styling

[@richardwaller7721]

It's the ability to charge at 22kW AC which has really caught my attention - not something I would have appreciated the value of until I got an EV myself. With there being plenty of these charging points around the UK, this provides the prospect of a decent charge whilst having a meal or going to the movies. Much more usable than the high DC charging powers at a time when high powered chargers are still few and far between. Provides the opportunity to save a few quid too which is helpful when the range starts at £41k!

[@rpgfightin4ever]

I absolutely agree about 22 kw, it's this 'elephant in the room'. It DOES solve the problem for apartment dwellers, as it becomes possible to integrate charging time into one's daily life

[@_TrueDesire_]

@@rpgfightin4ever 22 kW AC is a very nice backup but still super slow, we need a saturation with minimum 50 kW chargers EVERYWHERE!

[@trumpetscall8910]

The 2 things i didn't know I needed is 22kw onbord charger and a great heads up display.

[@grantchallinor5263]

I love the electronic noise the Ariya makes whenever the boot is opened or closed - just like the movement sensor from Aliens (1986)! Are robot sentries an optional extra?

[@hf7188]

The boot opening bit got yourself a like, I just can't stand such trinkets in a car, just make life harder when it's supposed to make it easier.

[@jonathangurney8628]

Great review. So much gloss black!

[@amphilbey]

That front has a bit of Boba Fett's helmet about it or is it me? Love the review Jonny, entertaining and informative

[@JR90.]

Jonny, losing your shit with the boot is just what I needed to see this morning 😂😂

[@AnagramAutoclassics]

Thank you for my VIP sticker, hopefully your writer's cramp has eased a bit? I reckon you should be leaving LBS stickers hidden on your test vehicles 😉

[@affordablevs]

Love the review and was genuinely interested in this car. I do however have a but... nothing to do with you or the review but the cost of these things is unbelievable. If I pulled up in this and told me wife it had just wiped out £48k I think she would kick me squarely in the nads. Even on a pcp or pch deal its going to be somewhere between £500-£600 a month with a few grand down (never to be seen again) Scary figures for the average Jo or our Tracey who works at Tesco. Lets see where all.this ends up, love the idea of an EV but its the justification of funds that I am struggling with. Might have to be a 5yr old Leaf or similar to start with?? Keep it up with the chanel, top drawer.

[@darknessislight3689]

I’m really liking this design the more I see it 😃

[@DaraM73]

I was on the list to buy one until Nissan delayed its launch last year, so went for the VW id4. Very happy I did as the power & battery size vs cost were much better then, than now, and also the ID4 was specced at exactly my needs. I hope Nissan sell loads and a shame I couldn’t have the choice of purchase.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Wondered how many others did the same? Hmmm…

[@DaraM73]

@@TheLateBrakeShow well anyone who purchased an EV in Scotland was probably tied to the gov loan incentives and thus time limited on the uptake, plus the amount was reducing from £35k to £28k, to £22k. So I’d imagine Nissan lost a fair chunk of sales?

[@philmonk8422]

Almost disapointed there wasnt any alphaville in this, thought music at the end was going that way. Great line about tech, as my dad would say its just more to go wrong

[@nomoreheroes93]

Great work Jonny, and way more watchable at 20 min than half an hour too 👏👏 odd video name though which might be why it's not picking up as many views as normal?

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

What makes the title odd? I'm keen to know.

[@rampanttwattery4844]

Great review as usual Jonny. 9/10. 1 point docked for incorrect pronunciation of the word ‘sport’ before the 0-60 run.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

🙄

[@xyredmax]

As usual, a great impartial review. Just ask my wife about the foot waving boot not opening tech if you want a headbutt. Keep up the good work JS

[@igormaslov5989]

Thank you for good review- one of the best about Ariya 👌🙂

[@freddiecarr7602]

With the Alliance using Renault's EESM traction motors, I think they will do very well in the real world 75 mph tests American magazines are doing. Also--they made the decision to use NMC battery tech so I applaud them for not going the cheap route by limiting rare earth components sourced from China or Congo.

[@ewadge]

Excellent review Johnny.

[@Alderian72]

Sorry, I need to call this out, being someone from an IT background - @ 16:45 he says a couple of USB ports, "a B and a C"! Nope. Regular USB ports are USB A, USB B ports are the chunky things you get commonly on the back of printers, but at least the USB-C is correct.

[@TrailTape]

Thank you! I thought "there's no friggin way..."

[@rikardottosson1272]

USB-A, I hope? B is that socket you find on the back of a printer. Pre C are all directional, so A is in the computer or plug socket whilst the accessory, phone or battery charge port will be one of the B ports (B, mini B, micro B)

[@andrewmontague2636]

Great review, Jonny- honest and thorough. I really like how it looks. ‘Good sized boot’ is smaller than all of the competition though- by 100l in the case of the Enyaq. And you’re right re interior material quality..

[@someoneelse7629]

No one has made a better dashboard then SAAB with their drivercentric curved dashboard. And especially for the center screens, they should be much more oriented towards the driver if teh driver is supposed to use them. Regarding buttons, those capacitive in dash buttons will gett grubby and worn out and then the dash will look tatty and you have to replace it all. Either you make software buttons on the screen, or even better, physical buttons that you can use in the dark without looking.

[@jondonnelly3]

I miss SAAB.

[@someoneelse7629]

@@jondonnelly3 I do too, there was a slight hope for an electric Saab from Sweden, but it's gone now, I would have gotten one.

[@Joe-lb8qn]

Good point im surprised how few of these cars with big (and especially wide) screens have them flat rather than slightly angled towards the driver. The Ioniq 5 is a good case in point for example.

[@someoneelse7629]

@@Joe-lb8qn there is a rumour that one of the designers at the saab factory got seated in the mockup, grabbed a pecil and made a sweep with the arm to outline the dashboard, and that's pure genious, that's how it should be

[@Joe-lb8qn]

@@someoneelse7629 yep. And that would have been before touch screens where it's even more ergonomic

[@paula200]

Great review, as always. I'm with you on electric tailgates - they take laziness to a new level and are so unnecessary. Nice trainers too!😂

[@munkymind]

I guess ... if you don't care about smaller folks, elderly, people with disabilities or just arms full of groceries.

[@paula200]

@@munkymind Really??............🙄

[@_Makanko_]

I do like the looks, I'm not a big fan of the haptics but it seems hard to escape these things nowadays. It's not really engaging ( bit boring maybe) so at the pricing I'd be much more happy with the Mach-E. That said it's not a car I could afford. As said on the Smith&Sniff podcast, It's become a lot easier to spot the places where corners have been cut (not just with the VWs) and it's becoming more publicly known thanks to attentive reviewers like yourself. I appreciate your thorough and thoughtful approach Jonny.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Many thanks ✊🏽

[@johnminshall242]

I think Nissan will sell enough of these at the lower/mid-spec point, but I can’t see many people opting for £60k variants over say a Mach-E or Tesla Y!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Ditto

[@peterdrury5627]

I like the integrated screens--also instruments in front of the driver.

[@erinwiebe7026]

The shiny front fascia looks nice when new, but I wonder how it would hold up over time. It's a highway/urban vehicle, sure. But as a Canadian, I wouldn't want to spend much time with the Ariya on our plentiful gravel roads.

[@aproductofboredom]

The car wash will probably mess it up before you even hit the gravel roads.

[@michaelroberts9394]

I love how Jonny really struggles to say ‘sport mode’ like a regular person.

[@drunkenwhiskeyeu]

An amazing review, as always. You are my go-to channel for informative content - and that's coming from a guy that does not know anything besides that a car has four/five wheels and an engine. And some doors. Anyways, I find it a bit disconcerting that Nissan STILL doesn't allow reviewers to take the car in a normal setting. It's been a long time since the unveil and loads has happened since. I was really looking forward to the car and was willing to place an order for it, but now I feel like there are better vehicles out there. And if not better, then "better bang for the buck" for sure; yes, Fisker, I'm talking about you. Yes, Polestar, you too. And under certain circumstances, even you, Tesla. Any word on its availability in Europe at least? If it's gonna take ages then I think I'll be better off waiting for the hybrid Mazda CX-60, importing CX-50 or going for any of the German rivals (my commute is 20-60km a day). I really feel like Nissan has lost the momentum, which is a shame.

[@benhooper1956]

"Fit for purpose" Such a nice conclusion to draw, crossovers really are a menace nowadays, which they shouldn't be, but unfortunately they are just getting way too big. Nice to hear that this is properly sized for the role tho, even if it is a bit stylistically challenged in my view. Really professional and sharp video, although I never intend to buy an EV, I find it fascinating to see how they are being reviewed and advice like this is getting harder to come by. Keep it going :)

[@jonathantaylor1998]

Ooooo... That's made me prick my ears up... "...although I never intend to buy an EV..." That seems a very 'definite' statement of intent - do you mind me asking why...? I appreciate that, as a consequence of maybe range or towing capability, the current crop of EVs won't suit everybody's historic driving patterns - but I'd still be interested to understand your viewpoint. 🙂

[@benhooper1956]

@@jonathantaylor1998 Basically, it is my intention to always be able to run internal combustion engined car for as long as I live. I am 19 now, so hopefully that will be quite a while. Of course EVs will likely surpass the performance of ICEs, however I do not think they are a sustainable solution, and besides, I have always been pretty stubborn to the point that if someone implies I Cannot do something, I challenge myself to make it possible, which if I was wise would have made me a millionaire by now, but instead has me dead set on being able to daily a Morris Marina in the 2060s 🤣 (people forget that ICE don't have to run on petrol). I never intend to have to buy an EV, because It is my dream to be able to always have a viable choice. I have long found modern cars uninteresting (ok there are a few exceptions) so I am not an EV-hater, I just think our proposed future reliance on them is flawed (due to finite resources, questionable recyclability and insatiable power needs). This is only a brief breakdown, I am definite in my opinion, and I am determined to make it achievable. I think EVs are fascinating things, but they are not the herald of our transport salvation, I want to keep the old ways alive, as who knows when we may need them... ...oh and of course Internal combustion engines actually have character, but that is more subjective I hope this answers the question, always happy to talk about these things (reasonably :)

[@jefferysmith3930]

Great review as usual. You inform and entertain. The thing about kick to open rear hatches is they all lack an instant visual or auditory indicator. Unlike pressing a button. You have to just trust that they work. A bit counter intuitive. Swipe your foot and step back. It won’t open if you are standing in the way swinging your foot like mad. The opening hatch would clock you in the chin. Not really a feature anyone needs.

[@andyv8889]

This is the only Nissan product I would consider buying but hard to give up 3 years free charging with VW ID4.

[@iljapetroff]

1 year later and we still cant buy it anywhere :) well done Nissan, well done. To make it worse it is getting pretty good reviews and very good efficiency ...

[@thenextelectriccar6529]

The Ariya exposes the present Leaf for what it is a 5 year old design. I was impressed when I spotted one testing charges at a freeway rest stop a few months back! Which electric car is best in your opinion? for someone with a family...

[@JMc.D]

In a completely unrelated point Johnny. I had an interview for a high ranking Fortune 500 company during the week and worked in an OTSOT in honour of the podcast. 👍

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Bravo, Sir 👏🏻

[@BRi-qz2ic]

That range for the battery sizes is shocking! So much for progress! My kona manages 450km mixed driving and could even squeeze close to 500 km out in summer driving gently !!

[@Joe-lb8qn]

Same here (with v similar car to yours, Kia Soul), 280 miles in summer easy including motorways 250 winter, and thats from a 64kWh battery and all the aerodynamics of a house brick.

[@MarkAtkin]

This is definitely going to be added to my shortlist of cars which I'd consider buying, but which I know I never will buy because they are all just too expensive. Looks like I'll be sticking with my 5 year old Leaf for a while longer.

[@Tommiart]

I'm really interested to see what Mitsubishi brings to market using this platform. Hopefully something a little more affordable for us here in Australia 😀

[@nicko6710]

A charging network could be a start.

[@royster211085]

Mitsubishi have pulled out of the UK market

[@philtucker1224]

Jonny I’m not sure I like the finger touch design of the (six or seven?) different functions on that lower dashboard section as I’m guessing you have to focus your eyes on it to choose the correct function option? - not as safe as keeping your eyes on the road with old style buttons or knobs..(also I wear long distance driving glasses, and they’re no good for very close-up details!)

[@TheAshenCrow]

Well it's about time they let you do a drive review of this thing. I've been waiting to see what it was like in the real world with your valuable perspective. Looking forward to when they let you do the bz4x!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Cheers 👍🏻

[@RashidRaja]

I thought that was milbrook - went there once as young man with Canon got to do lots of activities - loved it. Car looks alright too.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Indeed. Good old Millbrook.

[@timaustin2000]

There's an awful lot of compromise I'm noting in this test: Go for a second motor, get less boot. Have a swish looking interior but don't touch it or you'll see how cheap it is. Frunk? No. Less boot than the competition. "Oh, we have a different charging curve" (but 100kw less power in than an Ioniq 5). And yet,... it's more expensive. I'm not sold. I'm not sold at all.

[@danielgoodwin2301]

Regarding the interior material, I completely agree. The vehicle is amazing with exception to the microfiber dashboard. Really, what was Nissan thinking? I sincerely hope there is an upgrade option.

[@pete1973x]

Cheers Jonny, good review. I think the "taking a bit from the GT35" is stretching it a little but will trust your judgement on that ;-)

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

😉

[@belgravedave]

Hi, love your show but could you put all Renault alliance products on hold until Renault decide to pause business in Russia like all other car manufacturers. We can all do our bit no matter how small. Thank you.

[@BigAlSoS]

Great review, Jonny, but please get your spoken specs to align with what is written on your screen… for example the panaramic screen option adds circa £1500 not £500… and there are many others… enjoyed the

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Apologies Alan, I often forget in the moment what the exact prices are - especially when we don't have very long with the car. I try to put the info on screen. So sorry.

[@BigAlSoS]

@@TheLateBrakeShow no need for apologies, bud, it wasn’t just the prices, that was just an example, it was the stats that you put up on the screen didn’t always match what you were saying… I am comparing ranges, charging stats, prices etc. so it was confusing when your chat didn’t match the captions. But a great video and I car I will be very interested in…. Cheers for taking the time to comment. All the best, Bud. 👍

[@CosyP]

Surprised you and no one else has commented that the Ariya actually has a rear screen wiper, as all other EVs seem to have ditched them for ineffective airflow to keep the screen clear.

[@steffenjensen9350]

Unfortunately it has no frontlight washer system, as seen on earlier photos,,,,,great mistake ! Rear window cannot be clean with airflow alone. Parking or stand still in snow and rainy weather,,, wiper is a must.

[@Porco1984]

I like it, especially in that dark metallic red. But it's classic Nissan, very pleasant looking and decently build ... but a bit boring in a "will not offend anyone" way 😅 But I really hope this trend of "touch" buttons will disappear, it looks really good .. but when driving in busy morning traffic, I would like to be able to find the controls for climate control etc. without looking 🤔

[@MuitoDaora]

Is way cheaper so is not gonna happen. It will probably go all to the screen because is even cheaper.

[@Porco1984]

@@MuitoDaora I know, but one could dream 😅 Fortunately the car will probably brake and avoid obstacles by itself, when I take my eyes of the road for several seconds to turn down the heat 😂

[@thewizardofnoz1794]

Nice review. :) To bad the pricing is off, because its decent looking. :/ When are you gonna try the Renault Megane E-Tech?

[@jerryfacts9749]

I ordered the Ariya platinum + e-4orce extended range. Coming August 2023.

[@fishbert17]

Nice review Jonny. Shame that Nissan have just produced another slab sided, non-descript SUV that is way more money than a lot of people can afford.

[@Olivarus238]

It has taken too long to arrive, still in pre-production guise too! How long is it since Nissan released those videos and details? It looked special and exciting then but now, we have the EV6, Ioniq 5, Enyak which seem better in looks and interior to me. Better rides too by the sound of it. At least they've stopped using the silly Chademo charging and, presumably, the steering is now adjustable for reach? I watched Jonny's review first, as always, then all the other reviews (I also beat myself with birch twigs regularly 😂) and have now returned to comment. Still the best Jonny!

[@Cosmycal]

Steering is adjustable for reach in the Leaf too since the 2019 model year.

[@Olivarus238]

@@Cosmycal Really! What astonishing progress! 😂

[@Cosmycal]

@@Olivarus238 It's not astonishing progress by any means since a 2014 Qashqai has reach adjustable steering wheel. What is a astonishing non progress is that you didn't know that Nissan has reach adjustable steering wheel for all its lineup for some time.

[@Olivarus238]

@@Cosmycal No sense of humour eh? A 2014 Qashqai isn't an EV, so that's irrelevant. I ruled out the Leaf some time ago for many other reasons, Chademo charging, fidgety ride (sounds like the Ariya may have that as well), inadequate range at

[@Cosmycal]

@@Olivarus238 Not my experience but yes we'll have to disagree on both sides.

[@julianplant1797]

I was looking for an EV for 3 years until I saw the LBS review of the ioniq 5. At that point I ordered one (P45) and haven't looked back. This review doesn't reference the ioniq 5 much but further vindicates my choice. Great review JS. Nissan, where is the high power charging, three pin plug socket, bi directional charging? Props to Nissan for the Leaf and its years of commitment to EV, but they need to push a little harder. Seems quite a vanilla car to me. Lovely, but a bit beige.

[@lanceareadbhar]

Yeah, if it was priced lower it would make a lot more sense to me, but the current price point seems just too high. A lowered priced EV with enough safety features would sell really well. Even a Leaf with liquid cooling and CCS charging would help greatly.

[@dcbel]

Very interesting video! Nissan’s Ariya is well equipment and has a beautifully designed interior. 🚗 ⚡️

[@frankcorry8709]

Love the channel and all of its contents, cheers dudes and dudettes 👍 Gotta say though I think the Enyaq Coupe (which really isn't a coupe but who cares hahaha) is actually a far better buy for value, practically and quality too. And I even think it's a far better looking SUV to boot. The ONLY thing that Skoda hasn't got is the 0-62mph time but come on for the vRS Enyaq Coupe it's only a second behind the Ariya. I know you guys aren't dissing the Enyaq neither but just put these cars face to face!!

[@mustafanaji6591]

Good review & great Nissan.

[@dannya6825]

Great video as per Jonny

[@garrycroft4215]

Not my segment however I wish that more manufacturers would give a 22kw on board charger as an option, it would be the first thing I would speck.

[@steffenjensen9350]

Do you have 32Amp supply in your house,,,,that’s uncommon in most countries.

[@garrycroft4215]

@@steffenjensen9350 no I can’t charge at home but when out and about I use AC chargers more than DC. My car can only charge at 11kw on a 22kw unit.

[@steffenjensen9350]

@@garrycroft4215 oK that makes sense, - I'm only a "home charger" ;)

[@Joe-lb8qn]

Love JS's reviews. Looks like a decent car but its been one heck of a long time coming and in the meantime Nissan have allowed many rivals to get a foothold so now the Ariya is being compared to them whereas it could (?should? given their start with the Leaf?) have been the other way round. Too early to tell but one distinguishing factor among all these will be depreciation. That will show the real cost / affordability over say 3 or 5 years. I do see its got a rear screen wiper which many dont, and this will be appreciated in UK climate.

[@lotus7even]

Great review

[@Joseph-jy5lz]

Great review.

[@willotoole4118]

Looks fantastic in red 👌

[@teemutiainen860]

Good and honest review. I also dont see the point in making such unnecessary gizmos as electrically adjusted center console and that tray thing. I would have preferred a lower price with simple mechanic implementations of those. Rear lid that opens with your foot when you are carrying bags in both hands is useful however. You were comparing the size to a Qashaqai in some matters, but how would you assess usable boot space compared to Leaf? Looking to buy this but need to be sure that boot is at least as big or preferably bigger than our current Leaf has in actual usable space. Litre-wise seems to be around 30 litres bigger, so depending of form it could even be less of usable space in Ariya.

[@erikgranqvist3680]

Motor to lift/close the boot is a blessing for me with my broken shoulders. It makes the gorcery run soooo much easier when I don't have to lift an arm over my head to reach the thing. Because it is pure and utterly torture to get up that high. On a side note, it is Nissans fault I have that handicap.

[@GeorgeHolden]

8:15am... start work? hmmmm, but Ariya video 🤤

[@spotty_cat26]

Jonny, I am 100% with you on Not giving a flying shit about unnecessary electronic bollox on modern cars. Can we put Keyless ignition and parking assist in the same box , please. Oh, and iPads bolted to the dash just to collect greasy fingerprints..

[@MITOGURO]

The total width of the body of ARIA is 1850mm. So, I think the width including the mirror is about 2050mm, not 1900mm.

[@RichardMajor86]

Might you please review the Cupra Born? (The iD3 sized one). I’m considering buying one

[@michaelenglund]

Nice review as usual. Just a thought. When are you going to make a Q&A with wine sipping? Hope that is not too much Car pervert for the channel 😎

[@DJAYPAZ]

Lots of interesting comments on the Ariya. The definition of an SUV has become a bit blurred for me. Apart from having a higher stance than a sedan, what else clearly defines an SUV? I should add the higher stance makes it easier for people of all ages with mobility problems to get and out of the car. I much prefer physical buttons to touch controls.

[@SomaliCoastguard]

Looking at the video it appears that many of the buttons may be haptic but are not tactile. That, to my mind, is a real issue, forcing you to take your eyes off the road to play hunt the control rather than being able to reliably find it by muscle memory and touch. If that's right then they're not for me.

[@tmtcschannel]

Just one question that I feel reviews are missing - is the battery pack still air cooled?

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Liquid cooled

[@tmtcschannel]

@@TheLateBrakeShow woohoo :)

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

I did mention this in the initial walkaround video last year. 👍🏽

[@PerdixDesignLtd]

That, in all black, would be screaming out for sci-fi henchmen to be leaping out of. 😁

[@stevendavis7079]

Over priced for the range. Who needs an electric sliding centre console or a motorised shelf in the dash.Get rid of all the guff and make it cheaper. Test drove the MG ZS and there is a lot to like. My only criticism was a slightly vague feeling to the steering. Had more range than the Ariya too. Im hanging on for the new Niro

[@Joe-lb8qn]

When you look at the Niro (and similar cars from Hyundai and Kia) their range puts all these new SUVs to shame.

[@chrisdunderdale]

Like your shoes mate.