The 2023 Nissan Ariya is joining the burgeoning all-electric SUV bandwagon after Nissan pioneered one of the first mass-produced, modern electric vehicles with the LEAF hatchback more than a decade ago. Unlike the LEAF, Ariya is a svelte four-door crossover with seating for five and up to 59.7 cubic feet of cargo space. It also has a peppering of Nissan’s latest driving assistance technologies and safety features that EV buyers expect.

“The Nissan Ariya is an important part of our Ambition 2030 goals to drive electrified mobility for all,” said Aditya Jairaj, EV Marketing and Sales Director at Nissan U.S. “With Nissan offering an EV option for almost any driver, we’re excited for customers to experience a seamless transition to driving electric.”
The Ariya faces stiff competition with the Ford Mustang Mach-E, VW ID.4, and the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra twins. Still, it has a lot going for it in style, technology, and variety.

2023 Nissan Ariya: What’s New"

The Nissan Ariya is an all-new EV imbibed with “Timeless Japanese Futurism” styling cues like a reimagined V Motion 3D front grille, thin LED headlights (with four 20-millimeter mini projectors), a sloping roofline with steeply-raked C-pillars, and bulbous fenders.

The Ariya is available in six trim variants, two battery capacities, and a choice between a single-motor front-wheel drive (FWD) or a dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) electric powe...