Nissan Ariya | Why it's a Real Tesla Model Y Competitor
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2020
- Tesla is dominating the EV market in 2020. Will Nissan's new Ariya coming in 2021 finally give the Tesla Model Y real competition? I believe it will and in this video discuss the specs and offer my opinion on how the Ariya will stack up against the Tesla Model Y.
The EV market is relatively small as a percentage of overall sales in the US. Of the 17 million vehicles sold in 2019, only 325,000 units were EVs (battery electric vehicles + plug in hybrid electric vehicles.)
Tesla sold 192,250 vehicles in the US in 2019 so they had a large chunk of the market. If you go by just battery electric vehicles sold, Tesla had over 80% market share in 2019. This is just an amazing number and shows Tesla’s complete dominance in electric cars.
Other manufacturers aren’t standing still watching Tesla eat their lunch. In today’s video, I’m going to discuss Nissan’s upcoming Ariya electric crossover and why it’s a legitimate competitor for the Tesla Model Y.
The 2022 Nissan Ariya is based on a brand new Alliance EV platform. It is not based on any current Nissan products which should give us a purpose built EV with less compromises.
Nissan’s calling the styling Timelss Japanese Futurism. I like that Nissan’s talking about being influenced by its heritage. I recall Nissan’s luxury brand Infiniti saying the mid 2000s G35’s grill was inspired by Japanese samurai swords. You may disagree but I think the Ariya looks sleek. It’s recognizable as a Nissan but more restrained and futuristic.
The standard wheels are 19” and 20” wheels are available on higher trims. The wheels look proportional to the car.
There will be 9 two-tone color combinations and 5 full color combinations. Nissan’s going all in with the two tone paint scheme. You can even get the two tone paint in the subcompact crossover Nissan Kicks. This is a trend that I like.
Due to the EV specific architecture, Nissan was able to make the Ariya the most spacious cabin in its class. They don’t mention numbers for interior dimensions so we’ll have to wait for that as we get closer to the launch date which is summer of 2021 in Japan and sometime later in the US.
The climate control system resides under the hood to provide more interior space. Also the flat floor allows more space for passengers.
I do like the design of the Ariya’s dash. It looks expansive and clean. The instrument cluster straight ahead is nice compared to the Tesla Model Y’s not having one at all. There are two 12.3” displays side by side. It also has a large heads up display that shows relevant information so you can keep your eyes on the road.
Nissan’s renowned zero gravity seats should make the seating very comfortable.
Ariya will come in 4 different models. Two wheel drive with 63kWh of usable battery capacity and 87kWh battery capacity. All wheel drive models will also be available with the same battery capacities as the two wheel drive models. The two wheel drive models are front wheel drive which is a bit disappointing. Nissan claims that front wheel drive is easier to drive on snow.
The e-4ORCE all wheel drive system can send 100% of torque to the front or rear depending on available traction. That should make handling secure in a variety of terrain. The weight distribution is near 50:50 front to rear which should help with precise steering.
Nissan says that the battery will be liquid cooled. Finally, Nissan has had a bit of a problem losing range with the early air cooled batteries in the first generation Leaf. Liquid cooling is exciting to hear and should allow for longer battery life.
Using the 130kW charger, the Ariya can get up to 233 miles or 375km on a 30 minute charge. This doesn’t compare well with the Tesla’s V3 Supercharger which can do 250kW.
Ariya is equipped with ProPILOT 2.0 advanced driver assistance. ProPILOT 2.0 allows the driver to do hands-off the steering wheel driving under certain conditions. It is also able to perform highway driving tasks such as lane changes, passing, and highway exiting.
This system is quite capable and compares favorably to most manufacturers’ systems except for Tesla.
Just like Tesla, the Nissan Ariya promises over the air firmware updates! This is exciting news as one of the awesome features of owning a Tesla is the incremental updates and improvements your vehicle receives with over the air updates.
Nissan Ariya is slated to be available in Japan in mid-2021 with a starting price of around 5 million yen which is currently about $47,000 US. US pricing is expected to start at $40,000.
Let’s look at what the $40,000 base car brings. It’s 63kWh battery capacity is descent. The 215 horsepower motor with 221 lb-ft of torque is adequate for a family crossover. The 0 to 60 should be in the low 7 second range so pretty good.
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I have Nissan Leaf, the newer look and had it since mars/april 2018 and very pleased with it, no problems at all and these things people love to bash it about doesn't affect me and my driving at all ;) Ariya might get me to upgrade though. Great looking car!
Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear you like your Leaf.
Next car will be full Electric SUV Nissan Ariya😍
I felt that when you said “finally Nissan is making a quiet but strong comeback”
Q60AWD and I want an electric coupe from Infiniti next
I feel a comeback in the making. Don't count them out. Q60 is a beautiful coupe. Nissan's really the only Japanese automaker embracing battery EVs. They'll be in better position than Toyota or Honda.
Really like the styling but not a big fan of the way wheels look. I’m definitely in if have option to change wheel.
Agreed. Those wheels look clunky. I'm sure they'll have multiple wheel options.
Good video report. I am still an ICE driver but plan to get a BEV, hopefully next year. I need a hatchback, not a sedan so I have the choice of the Model Y, the ID4 or the Ariya. It will all come down to price, range and features. The Ariya is about 500 pounds heavier than the MY, yet it will get less range than the MY? That weight is probably the difference in battery size (75 VS 90 Kwh)? I heard rumors that the rear drive MY will get about 294 EPA miles range with the long range battery and will cost about $39900? That is going to put a hurting on the Ariya if it will start at $40K for the smaller battery? We shall see as time progresses.
Rick, thanks for the detailed comment. Tesla is just more efficient than everyone else (except Lucid.) Even if they weighed the same, the Tesla would beat the Ariya in range. Teslas typically get around 4 miles per kWh and the Nissan will be in the 3.3 miles per kWh range.
Tesla cancelled plans for the standard range Model Y but will launch a rear drive long range Model Y with over 300 miles of range. It's not going to be $40k though since the Model 3 rear drive with standard range plus (250 mile) version is already $38k.
@Rick De Michele @Car Savvy I do believe the Hyundai Ioniq electric is the most efficient car available (around 4.5 miles per kwh), but it has a small battery (38.8 kwh) and it takes forever to recharge, so is basically a city car not good for long trips.
@@cesarmadrigal2710 Thanks, Cesar. The Ioniq EV's efficiency is impressive. I'm excited about the upcoming IONIQ 5.
Definitely getting an EV for my next car and the this one is in my top 4 along with the ID 4 and Ford Mach-E. I love the Ariya but I'm concerned when it will actually be available in the U.S. Any updates when it will be available for purchase in the States?
Nissan is only saying 2nd half of 2021 for the US. Pretty vague. Is the fourth car you're considering the Model Y?
@@carsavvy4764 Thanks for the reply. Yes, I'm still considering the model Y but the $54k starting price w/o the $7500 tax credit kind of puts it out of my price range, but still under consideration since they are amazing EV's.
@@keganb5273 Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I wish that Tesla would make a standard range plus Model Y for $42,000 like the Model 3 for $38k. They would sell so many...
Good thing is that all this competition is coming in 2021 and it'll only make pricing more competitive.
I agree, if it was released 6 months ago. We still have to wait a whole year almost, and they are most likely going to raise the prices with like 20%.
Hopefully Nissan can come through with their promised delivery date.
I have been driving a Nissan Leaf for 7 years now. I had a 2013, 2016 and now a 2019 Leaf. My next vehicle will probably be a Nissan Ariya. I am in Quebec, Canada.
Wow Dennis. You are an early adopter. I bet you're never going back to an ICE vehicle.
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@@DenisPerron That was so cool. Loved your video. You can do another with the 2019 Leaf to the 2022 Ariya!
@@carsavvy4764 I am a technician in a television station in Montreal and a journalist came to my house to shoot a report on electric cars in 2014. It is in French.
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@@DenisPerron Very good. Thank you for the video. I can't understand it but from the video, I can guess what you're talking about.
There should be some subsidies introduced early next year for EVs, so I'm eyeing this one. Nissan usually knows what they are doing, so this will be a good car I'm quite sure. Though, the max speed could be higher..
That would be interesting if they add more incentives.
#ariya by far my favorite
I'm in the UK and currently drive a 40kW Leaf which comes to the end of contract in a year. I will not be going back to ICE and will stay with a BEV. The current Leaf is OK but better seats and a more practical range would be welcome. Currently I am considering the Hyundai Kona but the world can change in a year so the Ariya could be a replacement - depends on price and details. The Telsa Model 3 is also a possibility though much more expensive while bottom of my list would be the VW offerings.
Thank you David for sharing your experience with your BEV. That's great that you're not going back to ICE after having the Leaf. Kona is a great option with excellent range. There will be a lot more choices in 2021 though so more competition should equal better BEVs to choose from.
The Kona is a class below the Leaf. I own the Leaf Plus and wish for better seats. The Ariya should be my next purchase, if the seats are great.
@@LostInIce4 Thanks for your input. Really love the Ariya. Hopefully Nissan won't delay the release with all this pandemic going on.
@@carsavvy4764 it's a plandemic. The truth is coming out.
Apart from the battery Nissan Leaf is rock solid reliable. The Ariya fixes the battery problem so will leave Tesla in it dust when it comes to reliability especially compared to the poorly US made Model Y. Just hope the Chinese will start making the Model Y!
Thanks for your comment. You're correct with the reliability of the Nissan Leaf. Nissan's been in the EV game for a relatively long time and I think the Ariya will really be great.
It honestly looks better than the model y and the model x.
Nissan is going to excel at EV.
I hope so as well. Thanks for the comment.
Once you go electric, you don't go back. This car looks like what my BMW i3 wants to be when it grows up.
Michael, do you have the REx or the regular i3? What would you replace it with in the future?
@@carsavvy4764 2015 60Ah REX. I'm in South Africa so my choices are very limited. Jaguar iPace is wayyyy too expensive, and the Audi, Merc and BMW SUVs look likely to be the same if they ever come out here. The Ariya will be coming here (a year after everywhere else, most likely) and I am seriously leaning towards it. But most likely I will keep the i3 and trade in my wife's ICE car.
@@clasqm Thank you for the detailed reply. You are a true early adopter to buy an EV in South Africa. I agree that most EV offerings are way too expensive. The pricing will have to be equivalent with ICE to have regular population to adapt. Or huge incentives to make EVs competitive. Too bad that Tesla doesn't sell their cars there.
They all said Tesla Killer since long ago but still haven’t seen one yet...!
It's a matter of time before good competition heats up the EV space.
Over the air updates doesn't seem a positive point for me, not that it's bad more like they don't know how to do it. Look at the problems the Hyundai and Volkswagen have, no updates no problems
Thanks for your comment theologos kalotrapezis.
i want a new z model
Really great that Nissan will offer a new Z. Will probably have that 400hp turbo v6 from the Infiniti Q60. And a manual!
@@carsavvy4764 lets go i hope its retroish
Please, reviews that mention Tesla with various not so clever terms, in my view, inherently are negative towards the reviewed EV. Nissan Leaf is the highest volume EV on the planet. They do the job intended very well. Sure, the 2011/2012 battery was designed poorly and the air cooled next generation has been better. Lack of active cooling is not related to degradation, abuse is. One Tesla S owner destroyed the Tesla actively cooled battery vía abuse: full charge several times a day; driving fast and generally being ignorant much like an ICE owner that never changes the engine oil, just adds fresh when low, and weights the vehicle past its Max payload. I have a 2011 Leaf with a 2017 battery. The original was only 2 segments off but the offer of a new one for $5,500 promised to extend the life of the car. I charge 80%, do not speed not fast charge often. Today it showed 82 miles of range at 80% more than my needs are. No heat issues, just normal average capacity loss, 4 years old, 1 segment lost. A friend has the same with 0 segment lost. Cars are set by engineering goals. Leaf is urban. Tesla went for long distance, but only after years of trial/error and engineering improvements. Recall a 40 kWh S? What’s the range on those models? Then 60, then several numbers to 100 kWh. So, be more polished, no offense intended, than the masses of reviewers that pen “Tesla killer,” “Tesla something.” Review the EV for what it is designed, just another EV like Hyundai Ioniq, Fiat 500E, Mini E, etc. The Ariya is a Nissan EV. Shall it replace the Leaf or sell alongside? No one has that info. 2011 Nissan Leaf SV, 76,000 miles, 01/2017 battery, and I’m not looking to replace it until 2025, if that. Thanks
Fantastic comment, Ramon. I agree with you. It's a cheap way to try to get people to watch my video. Haha. Thanks for sharing your toughts.
Tesla killer ..... hahaha To get the same specks all wheel drive 300 mile range it's the same price as a tesla Y which charges quicker it's quicker in speed and unlike the Nissan the tesla keeps it price
You can laugh all you want. Tesla has an edge now but look at the Ford Mach-E. It's not bad for a first effort. Competition is a good thing.
Electric 100% , hybrid is waist of time
Thanks for your comment.
@@carsavvy4764 Happy owner of LEAF 2019 :-)
@@maximmono1 Great to hear. Has it been reliable for you so far?
@@carsavvy4764 money i saved on Electric is amazing
@@maximmono1 Great to hear.