The Nissan Ariya is finally coming to Australia, where the Japanese brand’s long-awaited mid-size electric SUV will be released in early September.
Nissan will offer its Tesla Model Y rival in both single-motor front-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive configurations, as well as with a pair of batteries, spread across four variants.
Pricing starts at $55,840 before on-road costs for the base Engage variant, and tops out at $71,840 plus on-roads for the dual-motor all-wheel drive Evolve e-4ORCE flagship.
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Electric driving range is between 385km and 504km on the WLTP cycle, depending on the variant.
The Ariya is slightly smaller than the petrol/hybrid X-Trail, measuring 85mm shorter but on a 70mm longer wheelbase. Unlike the X-Trail, it’s available only with two rows of seating.
Inside, there are plenty of neat details including soft ‘Andon’ illumination inspired by traditional Japanese lanterns, woodgrain dashboard trim with integrated touch-capacitive buttons featuring haptic feedback, and an available power-sliding centre console.
The Ariya – first revealed in 2020 before entering production in 2022 – is Nissan’s first mid-size electric SUV. It takes on not only the top-selling Model Y, but also the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Subaru Solterra, Toyota bZ4X, Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5, and a raft of Chinese rivals.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Nissan Ariya Engage | $55,840 |
| 2025 Nissan Ariya Advance | $59,840 |
| 2025 Nissan Ariya Advance+ | $63,840 |
| 2025 Nissan Ariya Evolve e-4ORCE | $71,840 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
Nissan Australia hasn’t confirmed range figures for the entire lineup.
All variants feature strut front and multi-link rear suspension.
| Specifications | Engage, Advance | Advance+ | Evolve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single electric motor | Single electric motor | Dual electric motors |
| Battery capacity (usable) | 63kWh | 87kWh | 87kWh |
| Power | 160kW | 178kW | 160kW (front) and 160kW (rear) |
| Torque | 300Nm | 300Nm | 600Nm |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 8.0 seconds | 8.1 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Claimed range | TBC | 504km | TBC |
| Braked towing capacity | 750kg | 750kg | 1500kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|
| Length | 4595mm |
| Width | 1920mm (2172mm incl. mirrors) |
| Height | 1660mm |
| Wheelbase | 2775mm |
| Cargo capacity | 466L |
Servicing and Warranty
The Nissan Ariya is backed by a 10-year, 300,000km vehicle warranty, provided you service the vehicle at Nissan Australia dealerships. Otherwise, Nissan’s standard warranty is five years with no mileage cap.
Its battery is backed by an eight-year, 160,000km warranty.
Nissan offers 10 years of roadside assistance and five years of capped-price servicing, however, it has yet to confirm service pricing.
Safety
The Nissan Ariya has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, though for now this applies only to New Zealand-market variants.
| Category | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 86 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 89 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 74 per cent |
| Safety assist | 93 per cent |
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Blind-spot assist
- Driver attention alert
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Traffic sign recognition
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
Advance variants and above get a surround-view camera.
Standard Equipment
There are four trim levels in the Ariya lineup.
The base Nissan Ariya Engage comes standard with the following equipment:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre repair kit
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Proximity entry
- Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
- Electric park brake with auto-hold
- Eco, Standard, Sport drive modes
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite navigation
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto
- Wireless phone charger
- 6-speaker sound system
- 2 x front USB outlets (Type A and C)
- 2 x rear USB outlets (Type A and C)
- Leather-accented steering wheel
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Dual-zone climate control
- 60:40 split/fold rear seats
- One-touch auto up/down power windows
The Advance adds:
- LED front fog lights
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Rear privacy glass
- Cloth/leatherette upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- 10-speaker Bose sound system
- 6-way power driver’s seat with 2-way power lumbar
- 6-way power passenger seat
The Advance+ adds:
- Panoramic glass roof
- Sequential LED indicators
- Leatherette/Ultrasuede upholstery
- 8-way power-adjustable front seats with memory, 4-way power lumbar for driver
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Head-up display
- Power sliding centre console
The Evolve adds:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- 3-phase AC onboard charger
- Automatic LED headlights with Adaptive Driving Beam
- Matte chrome window surround
- Snow drive mode
- Reverse tilt function, memory for exterior mirrors
- Digital rear-view mirror
- Blue Nappa leather upholstery
- Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment with memory