Nissan officially unveiled the production SUV Ariya
15.07.2020
After a decade from the incredibly successful electric Leaf debut, Nissan is finally launching yet another EV which have all chances of becoming even more popular. That’s the mid-size SUV Nissan Ariya.
Ariya is about 3 inches shorter than its fittest rival Tesla Model Y. Japanese electric SUV will be available as FWD and AWD model (the latter equipped with e-4ORCE system, distributing torque and braking power between wheels). Also, customers will be able to choose from 63 kWh and 87 kWh battery packs.
63 kWh Ariya 2WD will have 217 hp and 300 Nm motor, be capable of 7.5 seconds 0-100 km/h acceleration and providing 360 km range. Ariya 2WD 87 kWh specs are respectively: 242 hp, 300 Nm, 7.6 seconds and 500 km.
All-wheel drive Ariya will have three versions. Ariya 4WD 63 kWh has two motors producing 279 hp and 560 Nm, accelerating to 100 km/h in 5.9 sec and provides 340 km range. The middle one has 87 kWh pack and is more powerful (306 hp and 600 Nm), quicker (5.7 sec 0-100 km/h) and has higher range (460 km). Finally, the top Ariya 4WD Performance has 394 hp, 600 Nm, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,1 sec and covers 400 km on a single charge.
Ariya’s battery is liquid-cooled in each version. It may be charged via AC or DC stations up to 130 kW, though, Nissan claims some specs to be a subject of change before the launch.
Another thing Nissan claims is that Ariya is going to be a global model, present in many regions where Nissan officially sells cars. Ariya launch is about to happen in 2021, while the base version price is expected to be around $40,000.
