Nissan Australia opens order books for Ariya EV

Nissan Australia has confirmed its all-new new Ariya will launch locally in September this year, with its online and dealership order books now open for the striking electric SUV.

It’s five years since Nissan first released images and information on its new electric crossover via a video link to the new model’s socially-distant launch in Yokohama, Japan.

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida said then the all-new electric crossover had been designed from the ground up to be part of Nissan’s electric and autonomous future, and would set the pace and direction for future Nissan vehicles.

Despite the bravado the Ariya’s 2020 reveal came a decade after the Japanese car maker launched the Nissan Leaf, hailed as the world’s first mass-market EV when it arrived in 2010.

The Japanese giant was slow to capitalise on its first mover status, however, and only released the second-generation Leaf in 2017, during which time it had been out-flanked by rivals including Tesla, Hyundai and Kia.

But with the all-new Ariya finally in the home straight and headed for an Australian sale date in early September, the local arm of the Japanese car giant will finally have some ammunition to take the fight up to its EV rivals, including the raft of new Chinese brands.

The Ariya will be offered with a choice of 63kWh or 87kWh battery options, and in a four-model grade line-up that includes multiple trim levels and configurations.

Nissan Australia says EV driving range of its new model spans 385km to 504kms (WLTP) with AC charging speeds of up to 22kW and DC charging at up to 130kW.

The entry-level Nissan Ariya Engage is priced from $55,840 (MRLP) and uses a single 160kW/300Nm electric motor to drive its front wheels, accelerating from 0-100km/h in a claimed 8.0 seconds, with its 63kWh battery good for a claimed maximum range of 385km (WLTP).

Stepping up to the Nissan Ariya Advance adds $4,000 for a list price of $59,840 and brings the same 2WD drivetrain, battery and range as the Engage but adds a raft of extra kit including heated steering wheel, hands-free automatic tailgate, Bose 10-speaker sound system, and synthetic leather-accented seats among other gear.

Next up comes the Nissan Ariya Advance+ which costs $63,840 (MRLP) and adds such additional features as black synthetic leather with Ultrasuede trim, head-up fisplay, panoramic glass roof, a power sliding centre console, and heated and cooled front seats.

Like its lower-grade stablemates, the Ariya Advance+ is front-wheel drive but gets the larger capacity 87kWh battery and a bump in power output to 178kW.

It’s good for a claimed range of 504km (WLTP), which is the most of any variant, but at 8.1 seconds is one-tenth slower than its lighter stablemates over the 0-100km/h dash.

The final stop on the grade walk is the Nissan Ariya Evolve e-4ORCE priced at $71,840 (MRLP).

It’s the only dual motor all-wheel drive variant in the range with the front and rear motors each delivering 160kW, along with combined torque of 600Nm.

The extra punch of the dual motors fires the Evolve e-4ORCE from 0-100km/h in brisk 5.6 seconds, but the extra draw of the motors on its 87kWh battery limits range to 487km (WLTP).

As expected for a range-topping variant, the Evolve e-4ORCE comes fully loaded with such features as Blue Nappa leather trim, 20-inch alloy wheels, intelligent rear-view mirror, and automatic LED headlights with adaptive driving beam.

2025 Nissan Ariya pricing and grade walk

Nissan Ariya Engage

MSRP $55,840 (MRLP)

Powertrain

• Electric 2WD
• Battery Usable Capacity: 63kWh
• Power: 160kW
• Torque: 300Nm
• Range: 385km (WLTP)
• 0-100: 8.0 seconds
• Drive mode selector (Eco, Standard, Sport)
• 750kg braked towing capacity
• E-Pedal
• Hill start assist

Brakes / suspensions / wheels

• 19" alloy wheels
• Tyre repair kit
• Independent strut front suspensions
• Independent multi-link rear suspensions
• Front and rear stabiliser bars
• Electric power steering
• Disc brakes (front and rear)
• Electric park brake with auto-hold

Comfort and convenience

• Automatic dimming frameless rearview mirror
• Intelligent key with approach unlock and walkaway lock function
• 6-way manual adjustable front seat
• Automatic dual-zone climate control
• Power adjustable/ folding, heated door mirrors with LED turn indicator
• Andon illumination (footwell & front doors)
• Manual tilt & telescopic adjustable steering wheel
• Leather-accented< steering wheel
• Multi-function steering wheel controls
• One-touch power windows with remote up/down function
• Vanity mirrors with illumination
• 'Follow Me Home' headlights
• 60/40 split folding rear seats
• Intelligent cruise control
• Rain-sensing wipers

Exterior

• LED headlights with auto on/off
• LED daytime running lights
• LED rear fog lights
• LED tail lights
• Rear roof spoiler
• Shark fin antenna
• Side window surround – satin chrome

Audio and entertainment

• 12.3" touchscreen infotainment system
• 12.3" TFT digital driver screen
• Satellite navigation
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto~
• Wireless phone charger>
• Voice recognition
• USB for charging (2 front and 2 rear – Type A & C)
• 6 speakers
• 12V accessory socket
• AM/FM radio & DAB digital radio
• Bluetooth with audio streaming>

Safety and security

• •roPilot (lane keep assist)⁺
• Rear-view camera
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Front, front side and curtain airbags
• Predictive Forward Collision Warning
• Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
• Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Prevention
• Blind Spot Warning & Blind Spot Intervention
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Rear Seat Alert
• Driver Attention Alert
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Back-up Collision
• Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
• Traction Control System (TCS)
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
• High Beam Assist
• High-mounted LED rear stop light
• Seatbelt reminder (all rows)
• Vehicle sound for pedestrians

Nissan Ariya Advance

$59,840 (MRLP)

Adds or replaces

• Black cloth and synthetic leather-accented< seats
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Intelligent Around View Monitor+ with moving object detection
• Hands-free automatic opening power tailgate
• Bose 10-speaker premium sound system
• 6-way power adjustable driver and front passenger seats
• 2-way power lumbar driver seat
• Rear privacy glass
• LED Front fog lights

Nissan ARIYA Advance+

$63,840 (MRLP)

Adds or replaces

•  Battery usable capacity: 87kWh
• Power: 178kW
• Range: 504km (WLTP)
• 0-100: 8.1 seconds
• Optional 3-Phase AC Onboard Charger
• Black synthetic leather< with Ultrasuede® inserts seats
• Windscreen head-up display
• Panoramic glass roof
• Power sliding centre console
• 8-way power adjustable driver and front passenger seats with memory function
• 4-way power lumbar driver seat
• Ventilated (heat and cooled) front seats
• Heated rear seats
• LED front and rear sequential turn signal

Nissan Ariya Evolve e-4ORCE

$71,840 (MRLP)

Adds or replaces

• e-4ORCE dual motor (AWD)
• Power: F 160kW / R 160kW
• Torque: 600Nm
• Range: 487km (WLTP)
• 0-100: 5.6 seconds
• 3-Phase AC onboard charger standard
• 1,500kg braked towing capacity
• Drive mode selector (Snow)
• 20" x 8.0" alloy wheels with 255/45 R20 tyres
• Blue Nappa leather seat trim
• Intelligent rear-view mirror
• Side window surround – matte chrome
•  Automatic LED headlights with adaptive driving beam
• Power adjustable, power folding, heated door mirrors with memory function and tilt to reverse
• Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment with memory function.