The Ariya EV – Nissan’s all-electric crossover SUV – has made its first public appearance, debuting on the streets of Monaco in the south of France.

Built on an all-new EV platform, the twin electric motor, all-wheel-drive Ariya models will feature Nissan’s e-4orce all-wheel control technology and will be available in a range of models with either a 63kWh or 87kWh battery providing the energy. Range, depending on battery choice and other specs is expected to reach 500+km for certain spec models, and performance for the proposed top-of-the-range Ariya e-4orce 87Kwh Performance, which has 290kW and 600Nm on tap, is excellent, with 100km/h reached in 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 200km/h.

The Ariya features advanced connectivity and technology features. This includes Nissan ProPILOT with Navi-link – a hands-on assistance system that helps drivers stay centred in their lane, navigate stop-and-go highway traffic, and maintain a set vehicle speed and distance to the vehicle ahead. There’s also 360-degree safety features such as the Nissan Safety Shield, which includes Intelligent Around View Monitor, Intelligent Forward Collision Warning; Intelligent Emergency Braking, and Rear Automatic Emergency Braking Technology.

The Nissan Ariya is reportedly to be available in Australia, though it is likely to come here some time after being launched in more EV-friendly locations.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (June 2021) 

30 June 2021