2021 Nissan Ariya first view

As well as being Nissan’s first pure-electric coupé crossover, the all-new Ariya is the first vehicle to bear the brand’s redesigned logo.

The five-door Ariya, which measures 4,595 mm (180.9”) long, is built on a dedicated EV platform. Consequently packaging hasn’t been compromised, as evidenced by the spacious cabin with its flat floor. In fact, Nissan hyperbolically describes the interior as having a “welcoming, luxurious lounge-like atmosphere” that’s “akin to a sleek café lounge on a starship”!

A notable highlight is the dashboard. Two configurable 12.3” screens face the driver, plus a full-colour head-up display provides essential information at a glance. Capacitive haptic switches take the place of physical buttons for the climate control functions.

In Europe, the Ariya will be offered in single motor / two-wheel drive and twin motor / e-4ORCE all-wheel drive configurations. Together with varying power outputs and two battery capacities, the result is a selection of five powertrains.

Their provisional specifications are:

Ariya 63 kWh
Output – 214 bhp (160 kW / 217 PS)
Torque – 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
0-62 mph (100 km/h) – 7.5 seconds
Top speed – 99 mph (160 km/h)
Max. WLTP combined range – 223 miles (360 kilometres)

Ariya 87 kWh
Output – 238 bhp (178 kW / 242 PS)
Torque – 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
0-62 mph (100 km/h) – 7.6 seconds
Top speed – 99 mph (160 km/h)
Max. WLTP combined range – 310 miles (500 kilometres)

Ariya e-4ORCE 63 kWh
Output – 274 bhp (205 kW / 278 PS)
Torque – 560 Nm (413 lb-ft)
0-62 mph (100 km/h) – 5.9 seconds
Top speed – 124 mph (200 km/h)
Max. WLTP combined range – 211 miles (340 kilometres)

Ariya e-4ORCE 87 kWh
Output – 301 bhp (225 kW / 306 PS)
Torque – 600 Nm (442 lb-ft)
0-62 mph (100 km/h) – 5.7 seconds
Top speed – 124 mph (200 km/h)
Max. WLTP combined range – 285 miles (460 kilometres)

Ariya e-4ORCE 87 kWh Performance
Output – 388 bhp (290 kW / 394 PS)
Torque – 600 Nm (442 lb-ft)
0-62 mph (100 km/h) – 5.1 seconds
Top speed – 124 mph (200 km/h)
Max. WLTP combined range – 248 miles (400 kilometres)

At the moment, two key factors – recharging times and prices – remain unknown.

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