The Nissan Ariya Looks More Premium Than It Feels! In-Depth Build Quality Analysis

A huge thank you to Troy for bringing his brand new Nissan Ariya over 1000 miles to Northern Colorado from Wisconsin. With many competitors in the crossover EV market, how does build quality stand up to it's rivals. This is a long video, so there are chapters to move to the most important information to you.
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0:00 Intro
2:37 Exterior Build Quality Analysis
17:11 Interior Unwrapping
17:47 Interior Build Quality Analysis
26:24 Paint Depth Readings
33:42 Paint Defect Inspection
43:07 Final Thoughts
#Nissan #Ariya #buildquality

[@GSss10Trunks]

The venture+ model was designed to have the longest range possible. It has the biggest battery. But it is devoid of many of these features in order to make the vehicle as light as possible to have the longest range. You would need to move into a Evolve+ to keep the big battery and gain some of the features you mentioned that are stripped away from the Venture+

[@ericsmith768]

I have had my Premiere FWD trim model for 3 weeks now. ($54k MSRP and Premiere was only offered to reservationist and not available anymore, top FWD trim is now called Empower). The Premiere level trim is much more impressive than the Venture Trim which is the base model for large battery option. I also got in the Aurora Green (Northern Lights) higher level paint (freaking amazing color with color change effect under different light and angle as light reflects off surface). Too bad what was reviewed was the base version ( review of higher trim would have been better). That being said, very happy to see this review and generally good review overall. I love the build quality of my car but this review did point out some details (gaps and more separate pieces than needed on exterior that I did not notice before and could be tighter build quality/design). The higher trim is much more premium on interior than the Venture trim. Been bugging Out of Spec to review Nissan Ariya for weeks. Very impressive vehicle for price, unfortunately this vehicle fell off radar in US due to much delayed roll-out in US. Hoping Kyle does review soon. Waited exactly 1-year to get mine and worth the wait. Live in Orange County CA in the land of Model 3 and Y and my Ariya is turning heads and stands out from the flood of 3’s and Y’s where I live. Thanks for this review Coleton, much appreciated.

[@terryvincent8405]

We must have got lucky. Ours is a premiere in Northern Lights. Bought it off the lot here in AZ.

[@jacobsackter]

This thing doesn’t look too bad .That bumper is definitely meant to but up to the front fenders as it probably clips or bolts to the fender. Very common theme throughout many Nissans.

[@robertt1336]

Great video. Thanks Troy! Was great to see one and car is very neat

[@EggertOlafs]

I actually want the door handle to be like this, I dont want these electric driven handles, but they could do handles like those I had on my Subaru XT Turbo back in the days, those were fantastic actually. This looks like the chepest version of this car. There is a huge difference in seat material when you go one trim level up.

[@troygurno8779]

First video I've seen since super bowl Sunday, when I drove this car to Colorado. Great job my friend, love it.

[@thesells1]

Have evolve on order since February last year, no information on delivery date. This video is very helpful when I take delivery and point out these weak points. Thank you for the detailed video.

[@HiiipowerdanniRuns]

I love the paint readings because it's not something an average consumer thinks about. Keep the content coming

[@kickincanada]

Canada here - Ariya wasn't even on our list (was considering Tesla Model Y or GM Blazer EV) but we happened by a dealer with an Evolve e-force AWD, all black, and $4k off MSRP. Well one test drive and we were sold! Sleek sick look (looks way better in person), 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds, higher ride and lots of space, nice interior and sunroof and we are happy!!!! Even the our kids and others in early 20s loving the look. Glad to see the build quality good. And we have higher level model so the interior is nicer, with power seats, leatherette, etc.

[@terryvincent8405]

We love our Ariya!

[@hasseygolf]

Test-drove one today. The first couple things that I noticed… the middle console is big, but has practically no storage. And the pop-out secret 2nd glove-compartment that pops out via button on the middle console (extends out via little electric motor vs. the main glove-box in the car just to the right of it (in-front of the passenger)) needs the button held down to come out. Wish you could touch the button and release it, to open/close it. But everything else seems good.

[@robertt1336]

Colten, the ID4 has a little hook at the base of the charge port door for the plug to rest… similar to many gas caps/doors. It is a bit of a pain to clip on tho, and I do much prefer this design

[@shixiangzou8707]

I’m so glad with my decision on the evolve+ trim after seeing this video, which has much better interior feeling. The seats in this trim really look cheap

[@64jcl]

A lot of people prefer the plain door handles of the Ariya over the hidden flush ones that require you to push with your thumb or something to actully grab hold of it. Keep it simple and stupid is a good design choice even if it's very common. The dash flat buttons look nice, but many feel they are not very good to use as you need to look at them in order to use them. Real physical buttons are always more intutive and safe. They should at least have had some kind of dent or mark you could feel with your fingers so you could learn to use them while not looking. This is the main complaint against Teslas as almost everything is done on the touch screen, taking your focus away from the road. Manual adjustment seats are always way faster to adjust than the motorized ones, and is one less thing that can break.

[@StubbyStan28]

Great video, Coltin & huge s/o to Troy! A couple of things about this Ariya; this trim is the base model for the bigger (91 Kwh) battery. Up the line you can get leatherette seats (or Nappa leather) & power seats for both front occupants. Also, a powered middle console as well as a powered middle storage area. Regarding the charge port location: This allows for street parking charging and also is in the perfect location to utilize Tesla Superchargers as it would be in the right location pulling in that Teslas would be backing in. On a personal note, it's great to see this particular colorway being reviewed as it's the color of my Platinum Ariya order. LMK if you're interested in seeing the top spec of this vehicle.

[@phillyphil1513]

re: "This allows for street parking charging..." good observation, though we don't have much of it here in the States this means it's been set up for Europe (ie, Germany, UK, etc.) along with being "future proofed" for 'Murica.

[@notshylo]

The DC charge port for the Taycan is on the passenger side front fender. Driver’s side is AC only.

[@phillyphil1513]

also the trick double inner doors covering the ports is what BMW uses. a lot of nice touches.

[@a.g8517]

sweet . so nice review here

[@Oldnobrand]

What do you recommend for the gloss black sections I just got an Ariya and all I did was wax them for protection but agree they seem to have surface defects right out of the gate I have polishers just curious on what chemical you are using to correct them. I did stumble across a great way to just clean them meguiars quik detailer on a microfiber they seemed to like that. Thanks

[@saibtsheb5590]

Love the Ariya in this color

[@73av8r5]

I have a 2019 Model 3 so……what panel gaps? 🤔

[@mrkevinwarner]

In the UK our cars are different, Leather seats, and electric seats etc. I'm so struck by why they dont do the same for you guys over the pond!!! BTW I am a Owner of the Advance + Bose Pack

[@kens97sto171]

Different trim.. this one has a basic interior with the big battery for lightest weight and max range. You can choose from some different trims.. Personally I have no use for power seats.. I set mine once.. and never move it again.. Why do I need a power seat? It's just more stuff to break. Same with leather seats, they are hot, sticky.. YUCK, .no thanks. Try those leather seats when its 110F / 43.4C outside... and the inside of the car is 150F/56.6C or more, or when its really cold.. that will shock you in the morning too. LOLZ UK has pretty mild weather..

[@IK-nz7hl]

Love the show! I have found out at the Chicago Auto Show that Nissan (Aria and all other models even the ones equipped with BOSE sound system) removed HD radio application from their radio tuners and bundled this PUBLIC UTILITY into their premium MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION! No shame? Really? This stopped me cold from buying Aria

[@Karl-Benny]

i disagree about the door handles

[@keithwilson1554]

For minor accidents sn't better to have different pieces to replace rather than ONE big part at the Front?

[@jaz4280]

Non metallic colour may be the reason for paint being thin? You may try a metallic colour for comparison.

[@willielarsson9651]

The badly fitted door trim on my ix3 sounds really bad when i close the door. You can tell its been added to the ix3, but not part of the standard ICE X3. The doorbins are also unlined and made of poor scratchy plastic.

[@willielarsson9651]

Why is there not more consistency with gaps etc when cars a built in multi million dollar state of the art factories

[@sonnynguyen7304]

It is on every Nissan Ariya look like that or you just picked one?

[@kens97sto171]

Car looks great like the design a lot. And the interior too... Those cheaper hard plastics will wear well, the manual and cloth seats look good to me.. Leather sucks.. They are hot and sticky in the summer and cold as hell in the winter. Have no need for power seats... I set mine and never move them again. Not that hard to adjust a manual seat.. takes 2 seconds. I do think this is a bit pricey for the trim..

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

They are at dealers

[@mj42kramer]

It looks great, except for those huge wheels. It would be great if the range, charging, and price were better.

[@mikeexplores_the_world8895]

What color is it ? (There is two sort of grey). thanks !

[@troygurno8779]

boulder gray pearl

[@tommorgan1291]

Ariya out the door price $52,500 including Mississippi State tax. Sticker claimed only 284 mile range. My 2023 Leaf Plus loaded and added "Market Adjustment" was $1,950, making its total cost $42,000. That included tax and $850 for two tone paint. I have driven the Leaf 2,656 miles and believe its range to be actually about 230 miles. I had to get a new female connector in my garage and that was an extra $250. Don't think Ariya is going to sell well because of the low range for the price. The car I looked at was not for sale. The company would only take orders. This took place two weeks ago.

[@L3x4Pr0ne]

I like the look of the inside and outside. I’m not overly impressed with what you get for the price though. Charging speed is only OK relative to the competition. This feels late and slightly uninspired.

[@NHRunDad]

I agree. However I decided to test drive one for fun one weekend and I was really impressed with the ride and the finish in the car. I also really liked the space and layout. It went from not being on my list to competing with an Ioniq 5 and Model Y. I only road-trip a few times a year, so that part is less of an issue.

[@GROGU123]

@@NHRunDad Personally I'd take the Ariya over an Ioniq 5 and the Model Y over the Ariya given the tax credit makes the Y cheaper if you want AWD.

[@jz7551]

It’s the Ariya for me. Wish I could get it with the white interior (is freaking gorgeous in white!!)

[@godofdun]

Not loving the cheapness and missing features of this base trim, other cars base trims much better. Love it when people actually get to see someone overview a base trim! That being said the next trim level up has a ton more it seems like and is more competitive where it's at.

[@bobcubsfan]

Charge port is driver side in Japan and UK.

[@monk3yboy69]

Charge port is on the passenger side in the UK. I have one .

[@tommorgan1291]

By the way when I negotiated initially the dealer's salesman wanted me to sign a blank Purchase Order! NEVER do that! I reported this unethical action to Corporate Nissan by verbal phone call. Corp. said there is nothing they can about that as a Dealership is a separate entity that they have no authority to take corrective action against. That's BS in my opinion!

[@Bay-Smidt]

#Ariya #Evolve 😎👌with #e4ORCE 🏆

[@geoffn8963]

Front passenger side charge port will allow this car to seamlessly pull in forward to the Tesla Superchargers without blocking spots like 90% of the CCS cars are going to end up doing. Big plus for this car as Tesla opens up the network and people can forget about the garbage CCS networks.

[@naughtysauce4323]

19:17 Anyone criticizing this area for having a cheap plastic feel has lost touch with all reality

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

You obviously have not been around higher end vehicles where they wrap this area with leather…

[@ruidias182]

That is cheapest One . You have to see the most luxurious

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

The “cheapest” version is already lacking features that cars at the same price point and LOWER. The Ariya is vastly overpriced for the features to dollar figure

[@jz7551]

@@OutofSpecDetailing nah… the car is more than ok. Great value car

[@i0x_x0i]

@@jz7551 lol tesla is way better for a cheaper price. This car is like a toy

[@jz7551]

LOL 😂

[@64jcl]

@@OutofSpecDetailing , the price has come down these past 3 months so perhaps today the cheapest option reflect the lack of trim.

[@steveallwine1443]

When watching other review videos, Nissan made a very strange move in that the cheapest model, “Engage’ has more features than higher level trims: heated leatherette seats, leather wrapped steering wheel, HUD, power driver seat, power lift gate, etc. This mid-spec “Evolve” trim loses a lot of what is seen in the base trim, before they start adding features back. The top-spec Platinum trim has a Napa leather interior.

[@hoiyee8227]

I believe the Evolve+ has all that and more. It didn’t lose any of those features.

[@rjayeberhart4724]

Doors are not primo

[@alschannel]

Ive never seen an Ariya look this cheap inside, in the UK all our models are much nicer with Alcantara on the dash, doors and seats or napa leather. This must be the poverty spec?! Ours also have carpeted trunk floor boards that lift out!

[@russwscarrow2330]

Saw it today… definitely not top quality, but felt much better than other Nissans.

[@ultrastoat3298]

Can't wait till all the news articles and blogs go nuts over their panel gaps.................... oh wait. I forgot, when legacy auto makes cars with panel gaps nobody cares.

[@freddiecarr7602]

Renault developed traction motors and electronics. With the design now 2 years old ( love the platform that everyone will be copying with a small hood to the dash area so the interior is larger) and Renault losing its plant to Russia during the war -Nissan now sits at the head of the table with Renault still there and Mitsubishi still the 3rd member. Im walking away as Nissan will take this platform and cut more of Renault's costs.

[@hc8714]

They both take care their own cost, only sharing technology. In fact R&D direction is where their beef is. What are you talking about?

[@jz7551]

Bro! You don’t know what you’re saying… geez 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@thayne559]

It's definitely way over priced for what you get. I got a brand new Model Y long range a few weeks ago for 52,990. It definitely has way more bang for the buck!

[@xaionik]

Look at the severe amount of tacky piano black plastic. I really don't like this thing.

[@KentBuchla]

I drove an Ariya in October. The least Impressive SUV of all of the ones that I drove. Competent but boring. Lots of cheap plastic everywhere.

[@jz7551]

I had the very opposite experience.

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

Out of spec is at it again, bringing biased content to a computer near you since...way too long.

[@famip3679]

I’m waiting for the Corolla cross hybrid

[@i0x_x0i]

Cheap car