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Still in the game: A week with the Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya is a unique electric vehicle with a four-wheel-drive system called e-4ORCE, designed for a smooth and secure on-road experience. Its acceleration and deceleration curves are tuned for a relaxing and controlled ride, aiming to mitigate the lurching feeling when coming to a stop. The Ariya’s slightly narrow wheelbase, moderately high stance, and wide shoulders give it a noticeably nimble and agile feeling.
Nissan’s ADAS system, ProPILOT 2.0, is more on the side of cruise control than autonomous driving. The Ariya offers two battery options – 63 kWh and 87 kWh – with range estimates between 216 and 305 miles. However, the Ariya has a lack of storage space, with only enough for two cup holders and two phones. The pricing for the base model with the largest battery is way off for what you get. The Ariya is a solid EV crossover that is in step with the competition.