Deliveries of Nissan’s new range-topping electric SUV, the Ariya, will start in summer 2022, with prices from £41,845.
This places the Ariya in direct competition with cars such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Kia EV6. Pre-ordering through an online configurator is now open.
Nissan has also revealed PCP deals, which start from £629 a month on the best-selling version (for those who can afford the £6,616 deposit).
Nissan says PCP rates are aided by class-leading retained values. The Ariya will hold on to 57 percent of its list price after three years and 30,000 miles, according to industry analyst CAP.
“The Ariya has an attractive, futuristic premium exterior design, and the interior uses excellent materials with good fit and finish,” says CAP.
The Ariya will be offered with two battery sizes, 62kWh and 87kWh. The longest-range model will be capable of 310 miles on a full charge.
Nissan is also selling the Ariya in more efficient two-wheel-drive or grippier e-4orce all-wheel-drive guises.
Trim versions open with Advance; Evolve is mid-grade (and expected to be the best-seller), while Performance is the range-topper.
Performance models feature goodies such as 20-inch alloys, a panoramic sunroof, blue Nappa leather seats, a Bose sound system and a digital head-up display.
Living up to their name, Performance models boast 394hp for 0-62mph in 5.1 seconds. But even entry-level Advance versions have 217hp.
“We’re taking over a decade of experience in leading the market with electric vehicles, and ensuring our customer-focused expertise and network capability delivers a model that’s as rewarding to own as it is to drive,” said Nissan UK MD Andrew Humberstone.
“We know that UK customers are going to be seriously impressed with the new standards Ariya will bring to the segment in 2022.”
Nissan Ariya prices
- Advance 63kWh: £41,845
- Evolve 87kWh: £51,090
- Evolve 87kWh e-4orce: £53,790
- Performance 87kWh e-4orce: £58,440
Nissan Ariya range
- Advance 63kWh: 223 miles
- Evolve 87kWh: 310 miles
- Evolve 87kWh e-4orce: 285 miles
- Performance 87kWh e-4orce: 248 miles
Nissan Ariya power and performance
- Advance 63kWh: 217hp, 0-62mph in 7.5sec
- Evolve 87kWh: 242hp, 0-62mph in 7.6sec
- Evolve 87kWh e-4orce: 306hp, 0-62mph in 5.7sec
- Performance 87kWh e-4orce: 394hp, 0-62mph in 5.1sec
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