The 2023 Nissan Ariya is a new all-electric crossover vehicle, built in Japan, bringing a new all-electric crossover to Canada’s market segments. The Ariya is powered by either a 63- or 87-kWh battery pack and comes with either front- or all-wheel drive (AWD) depending on the model. The Ariya is priced from $52,998 in Canada and offers a smooth, noiseless acceleration, with 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.

Home charging is a breeze, with Level 2 chargers able to refill the battery from 0 to 100% overnight. However, fast-charging is disappointing, with optimal levels of 65 or 35 minutes for the 63-kWh battery and 90 or 40 minutes for the larger 87-kWh battery. The Ariya has 467 litres of cargo space, with front-drive models getting 413 litres. The Ariya’s LED headlamps deliver clean white light, with solid control over the beam pattern and peripheral illumination. 

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