Nissan has announced that it will launch the Ariya e-SUV in India in the coming months. The Ariya is the Japanese company’s response to foreign SUVs such as the Tesla Model Y and the Volkswagen ID.4. It was first seen in the world in 2020 and was spotted testing in the country last year. Its sleek design is almost exactly like the concept that debuted in 2019.
It is based on the CMF-EV electric vehicle architecture developed by Renault Nissan Alliance, which is also the foundation for the Renault Megane e-Tech electric SUV.
When it comes to appearance, the Nissan Ariya has the new “design” shield and, in certain regions, an illuminated Nissan logo. Its shape is distinctly coupe-like, with a strong shoulder line connecting the front and back of the vehicle. The electric SUV has wheels that can be 19 or 20 inches in diameter, according on the market and the model.
The interior is clean and minimalistic. Two large 12.3-inch screens dominate the dashboard that has almost no physical buttons. Most of the functions are controlled by a unique haptic control setup. The higher variants also get a heads-up display as standard along with a Bose audio setup.
Globally, the Ariya comes with both single-motor, rear-wheel-drive and twin-motor, four-wheel-drive powertrains and two battery pack options: 63kWh and 87kWh. The 63kWh battery pack makes 217hp and 300Nm of torque and has a claimed range of 402km. The 87kWh model makes 242hp and 300Nm and has a claimed range of up to 529km. The top-spec 87kWh Ariya makes 306hp and 600Nm of torque while offering a claimed range of up to 513km.
As far as tech goes, the Ariya has advanced driver assistance features, including an enhanced iteration of Nissan’s ProPilot system. Tested in 2022, the Ariya was awarded a full five-star crash-test rating by Euro NCAP.
The Ariya SUV will most likely sit at the top end of the Japanese brand’s India line-up. Being a contender in the niche high-end SUV market, the Ariya will be sold in limited numbers, and we were told that the first batch of some units has already been imported. Expect more details on the Ariya to surface in the coming months. Nissan is currently gearing up to launch the X-Trail SUV, which will go on sale on August 1.
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