A host of driver-assistance features, infotainment tech, and convenience items will be included here, helping the 2022 Ariya compete with similarly sized EV crossovers, such as the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Kona Electric. The Ariya's interior looks futuristic and minimal. Two different battery sizes will be offered: 63kWh and 87kWh. Nissan creates self-driving golf ball that always finds the hole. We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links. A flat, low floor is said to increase the spacious feeling inside, and Nissan has incorporated its comfy zero-gravity seats into the design. Save up to $4,500 on these 3 AWD-equipped crossovers via Unhaggle, Nissan is ending production of its commercial vans, 'Consumer Reports' finds electric cars really do save money in the long run, How It Works: Making sense of EV specifications, There are now only 9 cars competing in Canada's huge compact segment, Nissan's Re-Leaf concept is a go-anywhere emergency power source. "They are really making impressive cars, no doubt about it," Gupta said. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, GMC Hummer EV Does Zero to 60 in 3 Seconds Flat, 480-HP Mustang Mach 1 Handling Pack Costs $3500, GMC Hummer Starts Off with $112,595 Edition 1, 2022 GMC Hummer EV to Come with Super Cruise, GMC Tweets Photo of 2022 Hummer EV Pickup, Musk Says Autopilot FSD Beta Will Start Tonight. Let’s just say we can’t wait to drive it and find out. Dual 12.3-inch displays serve as both the digital gauge cluster and the infotainment screen. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and in-dash navigation should all be standard features. Last year, Nissan showed the Ariya concept and said it would bring this new electric crossover model to production soon. Ashwani Gupta, Nissan’s chief operating officer, spoke at the live-streamed event from Yokohama, Japan. More are on their way. "This is the performance we get out of our sports car," the 370Z coupe, Gupta said in an interview. The base front-wheel drive model will likely be slower, but we still expect it to offer peppy acceleration that's a characteristic of EV powertrains. And then there's the digital ribbon -- what Albaisa calls a "Salvador Dali kind of bent screen" -- that merges gauge cluster and central infotainment displays.

Ford reveals 2021 Bronco SUV, Bronco Sport, New store closings threaten malls amid pandemic, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Ariya is also "much more than (the) Leaf" due to its features, he said, including the driving experience, longer battery range and safety systems.

The Ariya's most direct competitors include the Tesla Model Y, a crossover variant of the Chevrolet Bolt, the Kia Niro and the electric version of the Hyundai Kona. Nissan has also divulged details about the infotainment system and connectivity features, and it looks quite nice. Key rivals from Tesla offer claimed ranges of over 300 miles.

The low, wide stance of the Ariya differentiates it from the Rogue and gives it a sportier look. Nissan hasn't released all of the details on the Ariya, but the design of the compact crossover is a shift from the current sharp, angular lines seen on many of Nissan's vehicles. Now the company is fulfilling that promise by showing the production 2022 Ariya, which looks remarkably similar to the concept car both inside and out.