In-Depth Nissan Ariya Review (Platinum+ e4orce Electric SUV)
Over 90% of car buying Americans have chosen internal combustion powered vehicles so far in 2023. Not everyone is ready to buy a radical EV through an app. Ease of use along with local sales and service are high on the list of priorities for many drivers and that presents some opportunity for legacy brands like Nissan to satisfy the general public. Can they do it with the Ariya?
In 2023, Tesla handily dominates the American mid-sized electric 5-seat CUV/SUV segment with their Model Y, but it will take a wide variety of EVs to suit every driver. Join Miss GoElectric to discover the ways in which Nissan's top-of-the-line AWD Ariya EV bests the competition and the areas in which Nissan has some catching up to do.
This review was filmed on April 8th well before the Platinum+ e4orce trim level was available to the public. The review was published on July 25th with trim in stock at dealerships throughout the nation. It includes information about how the Ariya's upcoming Tesla's Supercharger network support as well as how government incentives impact its ability to compete.
Tesla's Model Y offers many unique features, and Miss GoElectric understands that, since she daily drives a 2022 Long Range Dual Motor. In this review she'll cover many Ariya Platinum+ features which some car buyers might be surprised to learn are not available in any Model Y at the time of publishing. Some of those feature include:
Hands-Off driving
Head Up Display
Driver Instrument Cluster
Active Noise Cancellation
Optional Genuine Nappa Leather
Ventilated Front Seats
WiFi Hotspot Functionality
"Hey Nissan" hands-free voice control
Android Auto / Apple CarPlay
Amazon Alexa Built-In
Satellite Radio (XM)
Winter Mode (ability to disable regenerative braking)
Passenger Seat Memory
Sunroof Which Opens
Overhead 360 Camera for Parking
Automatic Parking Using Cameras and Ultrasonic Sensors
Hands Free Foot Activated Liftgate
Eye Tracking and Capacitive Steering Wheel Sensor
Intelligent Rear View Mirror Camera Viewing
Of course, there are areas in which the Ariya does not fare well against competitors. Watch this review to learn everything you ever wanted to know about the 2023 Nissan Ariya Platinum+ e4orce (all wheel drive) electric vehicle.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:39 MGE Ariya Credibility
01:26 Ariya Positioning and Variants
02:39 Exterior Design and Ethos
06:25 Utility Features
07:54 Interior Exploration
11:04 On Road Drive Experience
16:06 Driver Assist Features
19:57 Quietude and Obedience
20:39 Pro Park Assist 2.0 Demo
22:28 Charging Experience in 2023
26:39 Battery Life and Warranty
27:45 Ownership Experience and Education
28:23 NACS and Routing
30:00 Infotainment and App Support
31:49 Factory Accessories
32:17 Conclusion
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Wow! That last reviewer read my mind… Excellent, informative, no nonsense review and I appreciate your knowledge and experience. We have been driving two Hondas for decades; Accords, Civics, and recently the CRV and Fit. I traded the Fit for the Chevy Bolt EUV and we Love it But I want to trade the CRV Hybrid for something more to its size and the Ariya might be it. My test drive yesterday and your video might be the deciding factors. The Ariya is perfect. Solid, stable, quick, quiet and smooth as silk. Everything about an EV in a sleek, stylish frame. You answered so many questions; the battery warranty of 8 years and no history of fires. That fire thing scared us at first but I think GM solved it but it lingers a bit. We love modern but don’t want it to be too space shippy. I got used to one pedal driving quickly but I’ll have to remember to use the brakes in the Ariya and I’m not sure I understand the physics of the e-pedal. You used the pro pilot system. I have not tried Supercruise. I like all the safety bells and whistles but I’m not ready for self driving. Your demo of self parking however was pretty amazing. All of this come down to Does my wife like it??? Again, think your video might help as well as a test drive. Thanks for doing such a great video with no music and no nonsense headlines. I’m turning to KZhead to make big decisions and truth is the best sales pitch. Thanks Again!!!
Thank you, Pete.😊 I am glad the review was helpful for you. The Ariya is a great balance of having a lot of modern tech without being intrusive. The goal here is always to provide an honest view of what a vehicle does well and doesn't, that realistically impacts the buyer, so I appreciate you sharing your experience. Please keep me posted if you end up purchasing & how you wife likes the vehicle if/when she drives it! 🤓 Feel free to comment again if you have any other questions 😊 Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊
You’re welcome and thank you for responding. This is truly a new age of communication. Yes, my goal was to drive as many EV’s as possible because that’s really the fun and freedom of shopping a car, we’ve been so programmed to just trading in the Hondas that the Thrill of buying was pretty much lost BUT we loved the Hondas. But now the EV is a whole new ballgame and I’m in! To me everything about the EV driving experience is Better than ICE and I’ll never go back But there is that range factor on road trips. The only downside of this transition is the EV charging infrastructure and it keeps getting better. 99.9% or our driving is within 50 miles, we charge on 240 at home so I don’t miss gas stations at all. But when we go to Charlotte about 100 miles, I would want to charge up while there. Our Hyatt has a charge station and I think this will be part of the wave of the future. I could tell in yesterday’s drive that the Ariya would be a great replacement for our 21 CRV Hybrid so I hope my wife will take a test drive to prove it to herself. She doesn’t want to be in a space ship even if she’s not driving and she is preconceived about Nissan but, like you point out, Nissan has a great track record with EV’s starting with the leaf and talked to a local owner who loves hers. I have a few months to fool around but ironically I just got an email from Honda finance telling me that my lease is almost over and I have three options; turn in, trade in or buy. Carvana has changed the car landscape. They sent me an offer for the CRV that’s about 5k more than my purchase price. Theoretically I could buy mine and sell it to Carvana and use that money to buy the car I want. Or just buy it and hold it for awhile and use it for our longer trips where plugging in could be a challenge. I’m just thinking out loud to you so forgive me. I’ll figure it out but I will ask you, have you had any dealings or opinions about Carvana? What we Don’t’ want is to have strangers coming to the house to “look” at the car. So Carvana might be our ticket. Thanks for listening and thanks for responding. I will figure it out and I’ll let you know. First thing I’m going to do is look up if Nissan dealerships provide charging stations… Thanks Again!
We drive one CCS EV with over 400 miles of range and have no anxiety. In 2024 when most EVs will be able to use the (presently exclusive) Tesla Supercharging network, even sub 300 mile range EVs will be viable for road trips anywhere in the lower 48 states. We have sold cars to Carvana and recommended it to friends who have done the same. It was very fast and easy. It did not involve any inspection. -Producer Tim
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I have watched alot of reviews on youtube and you are one of the best. You speak from experience, and have done your research. Your presentation is excellent. Well done! Keep up the great work!
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I've watched a lot of KZhead videos about the Ariya but yours was by far the best I've seen. You went into so much detail about all aspects of the car without making the video too lengthy - quite an achievement!
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Agreed
You are so pleasant to listen to. Your presentation comes off as factual, efficient, informative and devoid of any conjecture. You were on point on everything. A job well done. I’ve watched a bunch of these types of reviews and you are a rising star in the field.
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I bought an 87kwh Evolve + Sports Pack. It's the best car I've ever owned and just love it.
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Congratulations! I see some pricing from. 33k to 41k for awd not a bad deal.
Same i lease an evolve plus and love it, they have some stupid incentives on leasing!
@@austintaylor7597 I literally got a call from my local Nissan dealer 5 minutes ago asking if I'd consider selling it to them as they have so much demand.
I have an Ariya and have watched many youtube videos on the Ariya, this is the best comprehensive review on youtube of the Nissan Ariya based on experience, knowledge, research and easy to understand as well. Thank you
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one of the best reviews of the Ariya. I like your honest upfront views of the Ariya
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Your reviews wow I never sat through an entire review in my life. But yours are top notch. Keep up the great work you do 👍🏽
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Really informative video - I learned more about the Ariya than from all the other videos I've watched so far.
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Ive watched alot of reviews on the Ariya and the fact that ive learned more about the car from you today than ive learned over the last month of research says alot. You have a new subscriber in me.
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wow, normally I never go through any YT video or review EVER, This is the best review or presentation I have ever seen, this is call no nonsense review, you did not leave anything in your review and beinbg very honest about your own experiance. I will be following up your channel from now on. I am thinking about buying a Evolve + eForce and have got good lease offer which is below 400 a month, and does incluse nissan own 7500 rebate, but yesterday Nissan rediced all 2024 Ariya prices from 3k - 6 k and same Evolve will cost me 48K from 56K minus the discounts.
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I watch tons of car reviews on KZhead regularly. Your approach, method, and progression of how you do your car reviews, is very intuitive and comprehensive. Stellar review. The only thing I would have wanted to see a bit more of, is deeper explanation in handling dynamics during road travel. Like, how responsive is the suspension compared to others (Model Y, etc,), if the suspension is more firm or more soft, etc. Overall you're an awesome reviewer. 👏🏼
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I'm going to be honest: I clicked because of the cuteness, and got a great, thorough review. Subscribed.
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Hands down this the BEST review I have seen!!! Clear, concise and to the point. I just brought a 2023 Aryia Venture+ and have been watching so many videos trying to learn more about this vehicle and no one has come close to a review like this.
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Excellent, informative, and fair review! Really enjoyed it and learned some things I haven’t heard before. You can tell you’ve spent a lot of time with it.
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Great review with highly relevant information. Probably watched 8-10 reviews of the Ariya, and this is by far the best 👍.
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Excellent in-depth review. Thank you.
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We recently got the VW ID4 and had watched a lot of EV walkaround videos. This is the BEST product video I have seen by anyone. Great comparisons and details. Please do more presentations of other brands!
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I must commend your excellent work in providing a comprehensive and informative video about the Ariya 🤩 🤯. Your content stands out as one of the most valuable resources I have come across on KZhead, and I have extensively researched the vehicle. 💪 As an eagerly awaiting customer of the Ariya e-4orce, I am seeking to gather as much relevant information as possible to make the most of my upcoming delivery in a few months. Your video has been instrumental in enhancing my understanding of the car and its features. Thank you for your dedication and insightful analysis. 🙏
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Definitely one of the most thorough, informative and helpful EV reviews I have seen! I like that you make a point to mention things that would be important to actual owners and how it is to live with the Ariya everyday. For example, you mentioned reduced range of the larger 20" wheels, curb rash on wheel covers, driving and parking assist, route planning reliability, public charging experience and additional purchase support information (Carefree+, battery warranty, home charger package, personal assistant). It would've been helpful if you said a few words about how the FWD compares to the AWD (eForce) since you've driven both. And thanks for being one of the very few to point out how pointless and dangerous a flat front floor is! Nice to see that Nissan offers a dealer-installed storage bin fix for it, though I'm disappointed that the storage bin is not covered.
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Wow, nice work. Thanks for the above average review
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This is one of the best car reviews I’ve ever seen on KZhead. Not only did she use the car for four months, she was objective, thorough, and fair, explaining in detail the advantages and disadvantages of the platform. For me, it’s either this Ariya, a RAV4 Prime XSE, or a Model Y. What a terrific review.
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A very thoughtful review -- and super helpful to anyone doing detailed research on whether this will work for them. Goes beyond the typical reviews out there, and I love how you err on the side of providing helpful info rather than coming off as making declarative or strongly opinionated judgments to push the viewer to think one way or another. Much appreciated! Keep up the fantastic work :)😊
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Very detailed review very informative thanks 👏😎 from Denmark.
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This was extremely helpful to this prospective Ariya buyer. Thank you for putting this together, better than any Nissan advertisement.
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This is the best video that I have seen for description of Nissan son Arya. I have seen a lot of different videos for Nathan. Are you at this this one N. Arya but this is the easiest one comprehensive and it’s clear thank you very much.
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This is one of/ maby the best review, of the Ariya i have seen.
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Thorough review of an impressive car. I was shocked at your mention of the quietness of the Lightning, ranking so high. If you need to release the charger from the car in that situation you showed, can you ask the car's built-in assistant for the answer to getting the car to unlock the charging cable? Thanks for a more transparent look at the buying stats you mentioned. Too many advocates focus on the growth while ignoring the overall numbers, convincing themselves the vast majority are breaking down doors to buy electric cars. Telling the full truth is the fastest way to solving the challenge of EV adoption by the general public. Keep up the good work, Miss Go!
Thanks for watching. F150 Lightning is extraordinarily quiet and we think you may find many other surprises in that 1000 mile review. At the time of filming, the known failed CCS negotiation cable unlocking problem was impossible to remedy using any vehicle screen inputs. The procedure shown in this review is directly from a Nissan service bulletin and frequently proved helpful with the fleet of 20 educators crossing the country during 2022-2023. EV adoption requires a flavor for every taste and a form factor suiting every use case. Thank you for joining us and taking the time to comment here.
Sweet Ride! My wife and I Swapped the Famlies 2nd Murano for The Ariya Evolve + E4Force in The Northern Light Trim. By the way you can totally notice the very low drag Ansynchronus motors in Econo mode where the car can Coast along unhindered by Permanent Magnets. I am amazed that in Sport mode that it can take off like Superman the ride. I appreciate the Magic made possible by the engineers. Most of all I love the safe feel it gives me but I am used to it as this is now our 4th consecutive Nissan. Thank you for covering the multitude of facts that are missing from other reviews I find your review amazing it is summa cum laude when compared to others. God Speed and my usage model is rocking DC Fast Charging in Los Angeles. Also I have already reduced C02 emissions by my body weight which amazes me. Furthermore the Carpool/HOV Placards are available in California for around 20 Bucks. Thank you Nissan for free Charging for a year with EvGo which is also so very amazing. Lastly thank you God for making the very smart people who made all this possible.
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Best review… really most Informations of all. Very nice details that you share. I like that car, dont they offer an US built V8 Car like that?
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One of the best reviewers
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I test drove an early premiere edition and the infotainment screen seemed very fuzzy (almost low resolution). Can you comment on the quality of your screen? Also, is it possible to put a map view on the gauge screen behind the steering wheel? To echo others, this is a great review, thanks for making it!
We demonstrated how the map can be swiped from center screen to instrument cluster in this video. We observed the screens offering typical resolution and clarity and have driven more than 30 Ariyas so far. Thanks for watching and commenting. -Producer Tim
Fantastic review. Wish you would have pointed out the rear tailgate may be closed with a foot kick. I think the only car with this feature. Great feature for people that have both arms full. You may kick to close tailgate.
Miss GoElectric mentions and demonstrates this foot activated liftgate feature specifically at 06:43 The Ford Mustang Mach E and Genesis GV70 electrified are examples of competing products offering the foot activated liftgate for both opening and closing. Thanks for watching and commenting! -Producer Tim
Just got my platinum+ this weekend
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I hope you can get your hands on a Fisker Ocean soon!
Thank you for tuning in to our Ariya review. We hope Fisker can ramp production and stay in business. Maybe one day we will get the chance to do a full review :)
Subscriptions are evil, but Nissan's seem not nearly as bad as some others, which is one of the main reasons we are choosing Ariya over a VW ID.4. I'm almost certain we won't be paying for them after the free 5-year period, but fortunately they sound like not things I'd mind losing. I'd much prefer to not pay for them in the first place. We want an electric vehicle. That is, the motor. Personally, I would prefer not to have, and not to have to pay for, all the computerized stuff. I don't want a car to interfere with my driving. I can avoid accidents, stay in my lane, maintain speed, navigate, and parallel park, just fine, all by myself. I even enjoy doing it. I don't want it to track my every movement. I don't want it to respond to voice commands, or to have computer screens or touch interfaces. I'd rather have dials, buttons and levers. And I'd rather have privacy, and the inability of anyone to track where I've been. That said, I do look forward to the Ariya's rear-view camera replacement for a mirror, and the top-down view when parking, and some of the head's-up display features. And I probably will like checking out my driving statistics.
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Was the unlock/lock three times sequence a quirk of the Nissan, or the charging station? That seems like such an odd 'fix' that I can't imagine either company wants to have to teach customers.
It is the lock within the Ariya which can fail to release when there is a CCS communication fault. Some Ariya customers have claimed this experience on J1772 connectors at home.
Awsome review Just wandering if i was to buy the 4wd eforce and put 18inch rims on it how much more range would I get
Range figures are estimates, but you can configure the vehicle at the Nissan web site to read EPA ratings on various configurations.
@@MissGoElectric I really appreciate your reply thank you
Thx for the great review, I am in the process of buying one (premier trim) and luckily, I got $3750 rebate, $4120 discount and $1000 Infiniti loyalty credit wen financing. Quick question for you, is there a way to change the steering wheel mode like in a Tesla ( sport mode, standard or comfort) in terms the degree of stiffness not the drive mode?
While the four modes affect steering in Ariya along with several other driving dynamics, the steering feel could not be modified in an isolated fashion as with the Tesla Model Y at the time of publishing. Of course, that could be changed with a software update any time.
Wait did you film this by the 1964 Worlds Fair site?? I thought I saw the Observatory Towers in some of your shots.
This was filmed near there, yes. Not far from JFK airport.
best car ever driven.
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What is it that makes the 87 kWh Venture+ go 304 Miles compared to the 87 kWh Evolve+ that goes 289 Miles? The same battery pack and both FWD. Hm, is it a matter of wheel size? I have ordered an 87 kWh Engage here in Sweden.
Fewer options for less weight and energy consumption. -Product Tim
This was a great review, Laycee. It's really helpful to have someone who knows EVs inside and out and can provide constructive feedback. Hopefully Nissan takes it seriously and makes some changes. The Ariya is a serious contender to replace my wife's Mazda CX-5 at some point, but waiting to see if the company commits to providing software updates.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. Ariya higher trim levels are right for many divers... especially with Tesla supercharger coming next year. We plan to bring you more EV coverage from the Detroit Auto Show very soon. -Producer Tim
Love the blue leather interior, but for me to consider Ariya in UK I’d have to have LRSM 19s… wouldn’t need 4wd really! 275-300+ range is more important to me. Yeah, I’d take a closer look at it for sure.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We always prefer more range as well. 🤓
Thank you!
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I had discounted this EV but after watching this video Nissan did a lot right. Problem is they have done a lot wrong but if the charging quirks can be fixed seems like a good EV. My C40 lease is up and I love it but it's a fortune to insure Volvo so this may be a good car to look at as a replacement in a year. I have a Tesla too and the build quality is so terrible compared to any other EV I've experienced. The comments on the Ariya fit and finish, wind noise, etc. makes it a consideration when my lease is up in 18 mo.
Smaller battery makes more sense. Easier to home charge. Lower purchase price. Lighter weight more efficient.
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Nice but to many misses on charging range and price... backed out of mine
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Will they be mapping more roads? It’s pretty sparse in Utah
When did you last test an up-to-date Ariya in Utah? Mapping is continuous. Divided highways are where it works. -Producer Tim
Just got my platinum + this weekend. Was looking at the map on their website and I would think i15 would be available north to south, but there has been quite a bit of construction work so could be those sections that are off for now
Roads need to be in good shape and marked clearly when the mapping vehicles pass through. Those vehicles are constantly on the roads, updating.
Having owned a LEAF for over 6 years, I'm tempted by the Ariya, but… I'm not a fan of front-to-back cup holders, and… it doesn't have one-pedal driving capable of bringing the car to a full stop (like the LEAF). I can tell it's a much taller EV than the LEAF when you stand next to it, Laycee! That "3 x lock/unlock" solution to release the charging plug is ridiculous. As for subscriptions… I loathe them!!!
LEAF is an important entry level EV for Nissan and the industry. Ariya Platinum+ is several rungs up the ladder. The 3x unlock procedure is a failsafe for use only when CCS DC charging session handshakes fail and the safety lock doesn't disengage as normal. This is not a common practice, but rather a helpful tip. Thanks for watching and sharing your perspective. -Producer Tim
I think the biggest challenge Nissan has with the Ariya is the price and DC fast charging speed. The Kia/Hyundai group is discounting their EV offerings by $10-12K, and they DC fast charge at 2-3x the speed of the Ariya.
With so much competition, each product will offer many strengths and weaknesses. We hope our reviews help buyers identify and weigh the features they value personally. We should be clear, no EV today currently offers peak charging speeds of 390kW, which would be 3x the Ariya peak. Thanks for commenting
@@MissGoElectric By 2-3x the speed of the Ariya, I meant the real world charging speed of the Ariya, which is much less than the maximum speed of 130kW. Hard to justify paying $56K for a Ariya AWD when I can drop into a Kia/Hyundai dealership and buy a EV6 GT-Line AWD or Ioniq5 SEL AWD for $48K.
KIA/HYUNDAI cars are often 800 volt architecture the reality is on a 400 volt station their charging is worse not better.
Great review. Still bought Tesla.
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Id consider this if the the higher trims came with rwd, and at least 300 miles of range.
Sounds like you might be a Kia EV6 buyer.
Not sure what you mean in terms of "limitations" in terms of DC fast charging...It charges significantly faster than say a Tesla Model Y, the newly updated Polestar 2, an ID4/5, and in winter also a LOT faster than the EGMP vehicles, even after that pseudo preheat update. AND: it wastes a LOT less energy while doing so. Compared to the competition, the losses are so minmal, that you literally save a few bucks each time you charge your Ariya.
All of your claims are false. Ariya DC charges at a lower rate than today's Tesla and eGMP platforms. To compound the reality, Ariya does not reach peak charging rates in sub-freezing temperatures even after preheating the battery 30-60min. All of this is clearly stated in this video with visuals as proof. We validated our claims with over 100 DC charging sessions in Ariya and nearly 1000 sessions in other EVs with superior DC charging performance. Some of that experience was aired on national television during the Charge Access America EV rally. -Producer Tim
Great, detailed review Use of leather is a negative, not a positive, so slightly jarring to hear you suggest it is a good thing. If you want a natural seat cover, Volvo’s use of wool is more sustainable and more premium
Thank you for joining us, Bill. We will continue doing our best to create thorough coverage of all things related to eMobility. In the marketplace, a variety of options for consumers is a good thing. We understand there are many buyers who are willing to pay for the features and materials they prefer. It sounds like you personally prefer vegan leather or cloth upholstery, which are both available in the Ariya. Thank you for sharing your point of view. -Producer Tim
People with these thoughts on animal use is just very strange to me. These animals, mostly cattle, are on this earth for us to utilise for all what they can provide humans with as far as food and all its other uses goes! There are literally millions of tons of leather skins from cattle available worldwide. Since it is such a tough and durable natural material, why not allow its use in the making of cloths for jackets, shoes, and handbags, and upholstery in both vehicles and furniture? It's a ridiculous notion of the woke "modern" human to even promote this standpoint as far as I'm concerned!!! If you do not want to use animal products no one will stop you and you're welcome to do so, but please do not prevent others from doing so if they see nothing wrong with that! IT IS NOT A NEGATIVE but a BIG POSITIVE to make use of leather! It far outclasses any other synthetic material on the market, both in feel and durability! You use what you want, and us normal people will continue the use of animal products with absolutely no regret what so ever, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
@@pauldbeer Leather is a byproduct of the global beef industry, which is an enormous cause of greenhouse gases, growing cattle feed uses enormous amounts of productive agricultural land and water and it also drives deforestation in the Amazon. It's an environmental disaster We can make amazing car interiors from 100% recycled materials. We can also use natural materials like wool which don't rely on killing animals. Car makers at the leading edge are ditching leather, the also-rans still imagine it lends a false air of premium-ness to their mediocre products
Thanks for sharing your views and for offering some trivia related to leather. Each of us has differing priorities and opinions. If global demand for leather goes to zero or if cattle become either extinct or immortal, surely leather will vanish from the list of materials considered by manufacturers. In 2023, the value of variety in the marketplace is evident in the materials choices exhibited by Rolls Royce, Mercedes Benz and Maybach, BMW GKL+, Aston Martin, etc. Those brands are prestigious and use leather. -Producer Tim
If NISSAN has an existing relationship with CATL then they need to get CATL Shenxing batteries into the ARIYA. The new LFP+ chemistry offers faster charging and better cold weather performance.
The inefficient cold weather operation of Ariya is not a function of the CATL battery chemistry they've chosen. It is a function of multiple PTC heaters rather than one capable heat pump. That said, we love to see cell chemistry continuing to advance and automakers buying up the supply. Thank you for watching. -Producer Tim
Is it me or the noise cancellation inside the car is really good??
ANC makes the e4orce noticeably quieter on the highway compared to lower trim versions of Ariya. -Produce Tim
Yeah considering the price of this vehicle I would lease it because the tax credit is available for leasing also the canton plant will be getting ev production their soon my mom works there so the federal tax credits should be avaliable for the vehicles produced there also technology is improving so fast I would not want to be stuck with something when a huge jump in technology happens like they come out with a vehicle that can charge significantly faster
The leasing loophole is great.
Great review! I can't believe the Ariya has less cargo capacity behind the rear seats than the Leaf..that is terrible and would never work for our family. With the Model Y costing $10k less, the Ariya is going to have a very hard time in the US. Currently in the Phoenix area they are piling up on dealer lots not selling even with discounts under msrp.
Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. It sounds like you agree with the conclusion in this video that the lower price trim levels are not competitive for cost sensitive buyers. At $60k, however, the value proposition changes. There is a very long list of features in the description which Tesla does not offer at any price for the Model Y and which are offered in the Ariya Platinum+. Buyers living in states where Tesla sales have been outlawed or regions where Tesla has no physical presence can more easily access a Nissan for sales and service. Buyers who want a higher level of user-friendliness, who don't want to drive the most common EV, or who have other issues with Tesla/Elon might also be interested in something like the Ariya. We are glad there are now many options out there for EV buyers to chose from. It's music to my ears that outrageous franchise dealer markups are becoming a thing of the past. Who wants to pay at or above MSRP? To note, Ariya does have a lease loophole where buyers can get the $7500 federal incentive. That could help Nissan move some inventory. States may offer subsidies too. We hope our EV reviews will be helpful as buyers narrow the field.
Great review
Thank you for watching and commenting. -Producer Tim
No Northern Lights Metallic! :(
Has that color been discontinued since we filmed this in March 2023? -Producer Tim
@@MissGoElectric It’s not offered on their Build a car website.
@@MissGoElectric It's available at locations...but not in Eforce.
bummer! Its a great paint color.@@BuckRogers2000
I agree, as cheap as Nissan is, you would think they would use the Aria and Leaf platforms for Infiniti as well. They are totally ignoring their premium brand.
Thanks for watching and commenting :) -Producer Tim
Great review if you think a vehicle is an appliance.
Thanks for watching. Appliance Definition: a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task ~400hp, heated and cooled nappa leather seats, and highway quietude in Mercedes Benz or Rolls Royce territory...heck of an appliance -Producer Tim
They sold me a clutch master cylinder that does not seal to the hardline...oem... counterfeit.. Then denied a refund had to make a charge back... Arlington Texas.
For the Ariya?
Nissan denies warranty service? or its a myth?
That would be illegal. -Producer Tim
Nice appliance 😊review. Evokes no emotion... Soulless.
Cost effective, intuitive, reliable transportation is important to hundreds of millions of drivers. We are happy to see options like this in the marketplace. -Producer Tim
You really have to love the Nissan brand, because otherwise buying this as a new car doesn’t make any sense…
This is a comprehensive review. Each person is entitled to the conclusions they personally draw after having watched this in its entirety. We have reviewed many other EVs on this channel. We welcome you to explore the options available to you in the marketplace. -Producer Tim
Why doesn't the Aria qualify for tax incentives?
It is manufactured in Japan using a battery from China. The purpose of the incentives is to ensure development of US and partner nation automotive and battery manufacturing as well as mineral sourcing. -Producer Tim
Bet it still gives transmission problems
...would take that bet. -Producer Tim
No because it's too expensive.
OK.
Not the best EV by far
In this review, newly 20 features are listed which are missing from the leading EVs in this category. See description. -Producer Tim
This EV is a dud. Using 5-year-old tech that is outrageously priced.
As of today, Tesla (the US market leader) does not offer heads up display, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and hands-off driving and many other features listed in the description. -Producer Tim
@@MissGoElectric You have to admit that paying $65,000 plus just to get those features on this car with that limited range, it's just not worth the price in this market
We agree that more range would be better. Some buyers value range as the highest priority. There are other drivers who value luxury features (leather, cooled seats, a sunroof which opens, HUD, etc) and intuitive usability more highly. We think the EV marketplace needs variety to suit every kind of driver. -Producer Tim
Tesla is more awesome technology and great super charging network. Tesla is the future. Why would you buy $60,000 nissan?? Are you kidding me? Get a Tesla and much cheaper now than this SUV.
We own two Teslas. They work for us, but we are tech savvy and adaptable. We would not recommend a Tesla to our parents and grandparents who do not drive far from home and find our cars to be frustrating to operate. Usability is important. We need many kinds of vehicles for many kinds of human beings. This review outlined a long list of features available in the Ariya Platinum+ which are missing from the Tesla Model Y at any price. Miss GoElectric also noted that winter/ice handling/control is superior in the Ariya e4orce due to the ability to disable regenerative braking for rolling grip. -Producer Tim
Thank you for a very informative review. This is the most comprehensive review of the Ariya that I’ve watched.
Thank you for watching! We appreciate the kind words :)