Nissan Ariya

Name: 2025 Nissan Ariya
Brand: Nissan

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Nissan was an electric vehicle pioneer when it introduced the Leaf in 2011, the first mass-produced EV sold in North America. As such, we had high expectations for its long-awaited sophomore effort, the Ariya. It’s a highly-desirable small-SUV size, with an elevated driving position and a large cargo area. We found it quick, quiet, and roomy, and it has a decent driving range.

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Safety

CR Safety Verdict: Better

4 / 5

Meets Federal Safety Requirements.
Meets all CR Core Safety Requirements.
Doesn't meet all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.
Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Critical Active Safety Features

AEB-P

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AEB-H

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BSW

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RCTW

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Safety

CR Safety Verdict: Better

4 / 5

Meets Federal Safety Requirements.
Meets all CR Core Safety Requirements.
Doesn't meet all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.
Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Critical Active Safety Features

AEB-P

Standard

AEB-H

Standard

BSW

Standard

RCTW

Standard

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Safety

CR Safety Verdict: Better

4 / 5

Meets Federal Safety Requirements.
Meets all CR Core Safety Requirements.
Doesn't meet all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.
Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Critical Active Safety Features

AEB-P

Standard

AEB-H

Standard

BSW

Standard

RCTW

Standard

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Front

electric (389 hp)
electric (214 hp)
electric (238 hp)
electric (335 hp)

1-speed direct

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Basic 3 years/36,000 miles
Drivetrain 5 years/60,000 miles
Corrosion 5 years/unlimited miles
Roadside Aid 3 years/36,000 miles
Maintenance NA

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Model History

2023-Present

Current Generation

Nissan’s first electric SUV, the Ariya, has standard- and long-range battery versions and a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. Front-drive versions make 238 hp, with the dual-motor AWD models producing 389 hp. The front-wheel-drive model equipped with the long-range battery has an estimated driving range of up to 300 miles. The cabin has a large, horizontal display screen that serves as both the instrument cluster and the infotainment system. The Ariya will have wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. High-end versions have the ProPilot Assist 2.0, which allows hands-free driving on certain highways.

2022

2022 Redesign Year

The Ariya will be Nissan’s first electric SUV when it goes on sale in the U.S. in late 2021. The compact SUV has a starting price around $40,000. There will be standard- and long-range battery versions and a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. Front-drive versions make 215 hp, with the dual-motor AWD models producing 389 hp. The front-wheel-drive model equipped with the long-range battery will have an estimated driving range of up to 300 miles. The cabin has a large, horizontal display screen that serves as both the instrument cluster and the infotainment system. The Ariya will have wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Standard driver assistance features include FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, RCTW, lane departure warning, and automatic high beams.