Nissan Ariya Review

Price: £39,645- £59,025

Electrifying.com score

7/10

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Nissan's electric family SUV isn't the most practical, but it's admirably different from other electric SUVs. 

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  • Battery size: 63 - 87kWh
  • Range: 250 - 330 miles
  • Rapid charge speed: 130 kW
  • Miles per kWh: 3.6
  • E-Rating™: A+

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  • Battery size: 63 - 87kWh
  • Range: 250 - 330 miles
  • Rapid charge speed: 130 kW
  • Miles per kWh: 3.6
  • E-Rating™: A+

    Click here to find out more about our electric car Efficiency Rating.​

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  • Electrifying.com E-Rating A+

Tom Says

“​Recent price cuts and the introduction of a cheaper model have made the Ariya look much more competitive. The top versions still look pricey on paper but the quality really is a step above most rivals in this class. ​”

Ginny Says

“​Nissan may have kept us waiting for the Ariya, but now we've driven it in the UK, I reckon it deserves to one of the pack leaders. Nissan is clearly moving away from the cheaper end of the market and has produced very high quality car that impresses in almost every area. ​”

Driven and reviewed by 

Mike Askew

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31 Jan 2024

When the Nissan LEAF first appeared in 2011, many thought that it would mark the start of a new range of all-electric cars from the Japanese brand. But while the LEAF made a huge impact in the electric car market, we’ve had to wait an awfully long time for its follow-up to arrive. Finally, well over a decade after the first LEAF arrived, we welcome the all-new Nissan Ariya.


Read on for our verdict on the Nissan Ariya, or click through for a more in depth look at the Nissan's rangepracticalityperformance and pricing.

The Nissan Ariya is a family SUV that sits above the LEAF family hatchback in the Nissan lineup. Nissan is hoping to tap into the vast global market for medium-sized electric SUVs and is aiming squarely at the likes of the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5ŠKODA Enyaq iV and Tesla Model Y. It's also got to face the bZ4X from arch-rival Toyota.

At just over 4.5 metres long and 1.8 metres wide, the new Ariya is built on new underpinnings known as the CMF-EV platform, which it also shares with another of its rivals - the Renault Scenic E-Tech. 

The Nissan is almost identical in size to the cars it will be competing with, but its design certainly sets it apart. The slick, flowing body shape looks like a concept car brought to the road. According to Nissan, it also sets the template for the brand’s next generation of electric cars - which is good news, as the Ariya really does look great, inside - and out. 

While the top models look pricey, they have a bigger battery and can have two motors and a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system called e-4ORCE. The lesser versions are front wheel drive with a smaller battery, but are efficient and have a decent range. The starting prices of these overlap with smaller electric hatchbacks. 

None of the models are a thrilling driving experience and they tend to err on the side of comfort rather than sportiness. We kind of like that though, as it suits the relaxed character of a family car like this.

Verdict

We really like the Ariya. It is big enough for a family, refined and well built. The interior has an open and airy feel, with a flat floor and a design which has all the tech you need but doesnt feel alien to drive. There are switches where you'd want and expect them to be, backed up by screens for the extra tech. 

It's also better quality than most rivals, giving it a more premium feel than an ID.4 or Tesla Model Y even though the prices are nearer to Skoda and Kia levels. It drives well too, but we'd stick with either the smaller battery with front wheel drive or the range-topping e-4ORCE models as they're far nicer to drive. 

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