The Nissan Ariya e-4orce is an all-wheel-drive variant of the front-wheel-drive Ariya, featuring electric motors driving each axle and power provided from either the standard 66-kWh lithium-ion, liquid-cooled battery or the larger 91-kWh pack. The vehicle comes standard with a battery heater and battery pre-conditioning. The Ariya has a maximum DC charging capacity of 130 kW and a 7.2-kW onboard charger.

The Ariya has a low center of gravity, competent suspension, and electric power-assisted steering. The interior dimensions of the Ariya are similar to the larger Murano, with a large back-seat area and cargo space. The Ariya is the first Nissan vehicle to have voice command recognition and features the Zero Gravity Seats, which save cabin space and provide good support for the twists. The built-in Japan Ariya e-4orce will begin delivery this spring for Canadians on the reservation list, with pricing ranging from $60,598 for the Evolve regular-battery model to $69,998 for the Premiere Launch Edition model with the larger battery.

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