Nissan Ariya: electric crossover with a range of up to 500 km, a 90 kW battery and a price tag of $ 40,000

Nissan has decided to repeat the success of the Leaf model by launching a new production electric car called

Ariya.

What is known

The Nissan Ariya is an electric crossover based on the Nissan IMx concept car. It was shown at the Tokyo Auto Show back in the fall of 2018.

The car was built on the new platform of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance. It differs from that of the Leaf by its independent rear suspension and the ability to install an electric motor on it.

The length of the car is 4595 mm, and the width1850 m. By the way, the Ariya is similar in size to the Nissan X-Trail, but it has a longer wheelbase - 2775 mm versus 2706 mm in the X-Trail. The height of the car is 1660 mm, and the trunk volume can reach 468 liters. The new product offers five configurations with different batteries and drives to choose from. The basic version has a 63 kW battery, and the top version has a 90 kW battery. The maximum range is 500 km on the WLTP cycle.

Interesting things about the Nissan Ariya are also worth notingnew autopilot ProPILOT, voice assistant that starts with the phrase Hey Nissan, keyless entry, remote control, as well as a dashboard with two 12.3-inch screens and a color head-up display.

Price and when to expect

Sales of the Nissan Ariya will start in mid-2021 with a price tag starting at $40,000.

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