The Nissan Leaf is the best-selling electric vehicle in the world, but this sturdy compact sedan/hatchback no longer leads the electric way as it did a decade ago, taking a backseat to many newer, more powerful, and longer-range range EVs. To try to muscle into the new wave of EVs, Nissan opened the reservations in the US on November 17 for the all-new, all-electric 2022 Nissan Ariya. This sharp-looking compact SUV will come in four trim levels with deliveries beginning in the US around Q3 2022.
Customers can choose from multiple configurations to meet their individual needs. These include two-wheel-drive and e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive versions, as well as two different battery sizes.
The e-4ORCE all-wheel control system balances the powerful performance with all-weather capability. The system's twin electric motors provide a balanced, predictable ride, with sports car-level power delivered in the blink of an eye.
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NOTE: The above specifications are as of July 2020 and are subject to homologation. Model names, features, and specifications may vary by market.
As for pricing, base Ariyas is expected to kick off in native Japan from about ¥5m (approximately A$59,000), while US customers will be asked for about US$40,000 (about A$52,000).
It’s expected, however, that the Ariya will command a higher premium in Australia than its Leaf stablemate which costs $49,990 before on road costs at the time of writing, positioning it a little out of the frequently cited EV ‘price parity’.
“Certainly price will play a role in helping broaden the appeal of EVs,” said Lester. “The cost to build an EV versus an ICE vehicle is expected to reach parity by the mid-2020s. Once that is the case, you’ll start to see a stronger proliferation of EVs.”
The all-new model is set to roll out first in Japan around late 2021, followed by Europe and the US next year, while Australia can expect to see the first examples appearing after that.
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