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Comfortable, quick, quiet and feature-packed!
Peter R., 05/17/2023
updated 05/31/2024
2023 Nissan ARIYA Engage 4dr SUV (electric DD)
62 of 64 people found this review helpful
The trim levels are a bit confusing, but if you're looking to get the most value for your money, I would go with the Engage version. It stickers at $44K, has 216 miles of range and includes: heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, heads-up display, radar adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, power folding outside mirrors and much more! It also has a pretty decent sound system. I really enjoyed driving it, finding the Ariya to be quiet, comfortable and fun to drive. I think Nissan did a great job with this car. My only caveat is that the top-end Platinum e-4orce stickers at $63K, which is a lot of money, especially compared to other similar cars from Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Genesis and Volvo. 6/5/23 UPDATE: Well, I bought my Ariya Engage in Deep Ocean Blue with the Light Gray interior and I couldn't be happier! I did my research and test drove most of the competitors. Here are the ones I drove with a brief impression: BMW i4 - beautiful car, but about $10K more than the Ariya and a little too low to the ground for me, Ford Mustang Mach-E - very nice with a great sound system, but seats were a little difficult to adjust and I didn't like the all-glass roof that has no sun shade, Hyundai Ioniq5 - beautiful car that would have been my choice except for the lower seating position, and the firm seat back bolsters that pressed into my back, Kia EV6 - very nice, but the interior felt cramped due to the low roofline, Kia Niro - another nice car but too much piano black plastic in the interior and a somewhat jittery ride, Toyota bZ4x - nice car, but the interior had a lot of cheap looking black plastic, and the instrument pod obscures part of the windshield, VW id.4 - poorly designed controls, and slow screen response, with more copious black plastic in the interior. Back to the Ariya: I've been seeing a range of 240 miles on a full charge, which is higher than the EPA rating of 216 miles. The car is beautiful to look at, inside and out, and is so comfortable to drive. The interior ambient lighting is soothing and pretty, designed to resemble a Japanese lantern, very different from the ambient lighting in other cars. The seats have a number of adjustments and are very comfortable. The sound system is excellent, better than I expected! I really like the power operated center console that allows us shorter drivers (I'm 5'8") to find a comfortable position for the center armrest. The car has lots of tech features and many adjustments, but it's not overwhelming. Spend some time with the owner's manual and you'll be glad you did. I highly recommend the Ariya! 09/05/23 UPDATE: Well, three months later, and I'm still loving my Ariya! I'm really impressed with the efficiency: consistently using e-Step and ECO mode, I've been seeing a predicted range of 250-272 miles, which is outstanding considering the car is rated by the EPA at 216 miles. I've heard of other EVs not meeting their EPA range estimates, but that hasn't been the case with the Ariya. This car is so quiet and comfortable that it is my "go-to" car, despite the fact that I also have a new Mercedes GLC. So, after living with the car for three months, I have noticed a few annoyances, all minor. First, the driver's door armrest is VERY low on the door and creates an awkward driving position if you use both the driver's door and the center armrests. Second, the light at the charging port faces outward rather than facing the charging doors, so in some conditions, it's difficult to see the port. Third, and lastly, I wish Nissan had darkened the rear door windows, as do almost all other SUVs. It would make the car cooler on hot, sunny days, and it enhances the appearance. Those are my gripes. Otherwise, I'm still very happy with my Ariya and always look forward to driving it! 05/30/24 Update: One year and 7K miles later and I still love my Ariya! I recently brought it to the Nissan dealer for its one-year maintenance, which basically consisted of rotating the tires, at no charge. Overall, this car has been problem-free and dependable. A few times, the infotainment screen has gone blank, but it only lasts for a few seconds and then it comes back. I only charge it at home and have not taken it on any long road trips. As for range, in the warmer months, I see a predicted range of 260-280 miles (283 was the highest), and in the colder months, it drops to 180-200, still not bad considering it is EPA rated at 216 miles of range. After a year of owning this wonderful car, I still see very few on the road here in MA, which is probably due to low sales. People should really drive this car to experience how comfortable, quiet, responsive and substantial it is, before buying an id.4, Ioniq5, Mach-e, or other similar EV. Nissan recently lowered the prices on the Ariya, so that should help increase sales. I'm really happy with this car and can't recommend it highly enough!
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Great ride
Jim, 08/13/2023
2023 Nissan ARIYA Evolve+ 4dr SUV (electric DD)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
We purchased the Evolve trim in June. I actual enjoy driving this car. So smooth. Great acceleration when needed. Our model has the wireless charger between the seats. Heads up display is a great feature which I've never had before. Car is very roomy. Cargo space could be better but it's adequate for general use. Car range is supposed to be 290. When we first got it, it was showing 330. I'm sure this is going to very greatly depending on climate. We are in Arizona and because the AC was running basically full blast constantly and also the car would have to keep the battery cooler when it was very hot outside, our actual range was probably around 250. I expect it to be around 300 in the late fall and winter here. We only charge at home so far. You can charge it 220 or 110 and we just plug it right into a regular outlet. We have an Explorer if we drive out of town. For now, it is just an around town car and that works great for us. Combined with the solar plan we have (which is .05/KW on Peak) a 0-100 charge would only cost about $4.50.
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Have had it for a year
D Murphy, 07/21/2023
updated 07/29/2024
2023 Nissan ARIYA Platinum+ e-4ORCE 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have owned a Platinum two motor Ariya a year and a half and it continues to be a solid car with no problems. It is quick and the range has been true to estimates. I am a big guy and the space is better than the other EVs I tested. Getting to settings on menus can be confusing, but speech recognition and ApplePlay work well. It can be quick and fun or easily carry four in comfort, and you can slow down and extend the range. I am certain the software will improve and they will adjust e-step- I didn’t own a LEAF so I didn’t have expectations from that perspective. Don’t judge it by the entry model and try it and judge for yourself. Only real complaint is Bose stereo option doesn't deliver the sound quality it should and the public charging network is hit or mess in terms of availability or reliability - mostly charge at home where we have solar and tesla battery so no cost to charge overall. Finally, Nissan cut a few corners they shouldn’t have - the mesh plastic covers are cool but could be more durable and the rear seats should have adjustable recline - finally check out headrests my wife is shorter and it pushed her head forward - it should be adjustable forward and back. I like the car but regret the bottom has fallen out of the EV market.
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Long term rental, previous driven low end EVs
Robert T, 09/25/2023
2023 Nissan ARIYA Engage 4dr SUV (electric DD)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
I've been driving the entry level Ariya for about 3 weeks now. Overall a clear upgrade to the previous compact EVs I own(ed). Very quiet, roomy, my kids love the looks. One thing I want to mention and that many competitors charge extra for is the heated steering wheel, thank you Nissan that is very thoughtful for cold winter mornings. Many reviews have listed the nice features, here is my list of possible improvements. 1. The hatch is really hard to close. Not motorized and if you are short and light weight, have fun trying. 2. Audio! There is no option I would have found to adjust low and/or high frequencies (equalizer style). Depending on the source, the sound can be great or a lot less than great, c'mon this is still a $44k car. 3. One-pedal driving, could not find on option to make this my default when starting the car, WHY NOT? 4. Expected better mileage in the city, not much difference to freeway. If you are heavy footed, 200 miles range is a challenge or something like wishful thinking. 5. I turn the AC sometimes on, sometimes off, after all it eats lots of miles, there is no AC button, only in a sub-menu of Heating :(. Along the same lines, one air vent left, one on the right is all the driver / passengers can adjust for themselves. No center console air sources. 6. Then there is the thing with the absence of the TAX-credit, that would be the killer for me as the Ariya doesn't stand out otherwise. All of these reasons don't make the Ariya a bad car, it is a good car (hence 4-stars) and what stands out is the looks. If you want to drive a "bat-mobil" style of a car (mine is black), it sure looks cool! I would buy an Ariya well before I buy a Model Y but that is more related to personal reasons, can't buy a car that benefits the Tesla CEO even if I pay a bit extra.
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Ariya lives up to the hype
AW, 02/02/2023
2023 Nissan ARIYA Premiere 4dr SUV (electric DD)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
I'm one of the few lucky early reservationists for the Ariya who got the vehicle delivered in mid-December 2022. I placed the reservation all the way back in November 2021. The whole experience, with reserving the vehicle online until delivery, was really pleasant. Multiple times during the very long waiting period Nissan reached out to check on me, sent me a few Ariya branded swags (a branded tote bag, a Nissan t-shirt, a Ariya branded Yeti cup, and I think some other reservationists depending on time of order got an Oculus VR headset pre-loaded with a virtual Ariya experience game in it). Nissan also held an in-person driving experience event which allowed the reservationists to test drive the vehicles. Overall, it was a cool experience through the launch process. About the ownership so far, I'm surprised how much I'm enjoying the EV ownership. Nissan provides a 1-year free charging with EVgo network. That's a wonderful incentive over most of the competitions. My Ariya is a Premier trim with 2WD. Stated range with 100% SOC is ~320 miles. Actual driving miles is around 280 so far based on my driving experience. Being a new EV owner, I don't really know if this is good or bad yet in terms of efficiency compared to other competitors, I need more education on this, but it works for my needs so far. The interior of the Ariya is the highlight of the vehicle. I'm impressed with the large glass moon-roof, the ingress/egress power driver seat function, the wireless AppleCarPlay, the heated seats front and rear seats, heads-up display, camera-view rear mirror. And to me, the best feature is the ProPilot 2.0 that allows hands free driving on interstates and freeways. It makes driving so much less tiring/stressful. I don't know if I'll ever buy another daily driven vehicle without this feature. Overall, I'm loving the Ariya and I definitely recommend it to anyone.
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Ariya is amazing to drive.
Drew, 05/03/2023
2023 Nissan ARIYA Evolve+ 4dr SUV (electric DD)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
We went in to buy a Rogue and left with an Ayira. Ended up with the Evolve+ trim line in the super cool North Lights color that will change colors in different light. Had not planned on making the EV change yet so we had to scramble to make the needed adjustments at home with charging. The car is so easy to drive and makes a great daily driver as you will be less fatigued due to the ease of driving the Ayira. The dealership needs to spend more time educating new owners on how to use the EV. Our first stop at a charging station was super interesting as we could not figure out how to get the charger off the car. Overall we love the car. We are getting about 300 miles on a full charge.
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Edmunds Got It Wrong
Fiercephoenix, 11/25/2024
2023 Nissan ARIYA Engage 4dr SUV (electric DD)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
2023 Nissan Ariya Engage Review: A Gem of Practicality and Luxury The Practical Transition to EVs The Nissan Ariya debuted in 2022 as Nissan's flagship electric crossover, and the 2023 model builds on that foundation with thoughtful updates. While some reviewers, including Edmunds, have focused heavily on software imperfections, this overlooks Ariya’s practicality, robust design, and competitive edge in the EV market. As someone who drives the 2023 Ariya Engage daily, I find it a gem of practicality, luxury, and efficiency. Build Quality and Durability The 2023 Ariya demonstrates exceptional build quality. My vehicle has survived two rear-end collisions with minimal repair costs ($5,000–$6,000), while the other vehicles involved were totaled. This underscores Ariya’s sturdy design and attention to safety. Transitioning from ICE to EV The Ariya was thoughtfully designed to ease drivers' transition from internal combustion engines (ICE) to EVs. Unlike many EVs that rely exclusively on touchscreens, the Ariya incorporates both physical buttons and digital interfaces, providing a user-friendly experience. This is particularly valuable for those hesitant to adopt touchscreen-heavy systems like Tesla’s. Range and Charging Performance The Ariya’s range flexibility is impressive. While Nissan recommends charging promptly when the battery reaches 0%, my experience suggests the vehicle retains enough range for emergency situations, offering up to 50 additional miles under conservative driving conditions. This is supported by Nissan's regenerative braking system, which efficiently recaptures energy during deceleration. Charging the Ariya is straightforward and efficient: 20%-80% Charge Time: Approximately 30 minutes using a 125kW fast charger. Peak Charging Rate: Capped at 130kW, designed to preserve battery health. Charging Curve: Unlike competitors, the Ariya maintains its charging arc longer, reducing overall charge time. These features make the Ariya a practical choice for daily commutes and longer trips. Driving Experience and Safety The Ariya’s one-pedal driving mode is a highlight. It slows the car to 6 mph, at which point the driver uses the physical brakes to prevent brake seizing (an issue observed in early Tesla models) and keep drivers engaged with the road. This thoughtful design prioritizes both safety and awareness. The ProPILOT Assist 2.0 system adds another convenience layer by enhancing lane-keeping and adaptive cruise control functionality. However, Nissan advises caution when relying solely on these features, as driver input remains essential. Edmunds’ Review: What They Missed Edmunds criticized Ariya's software and found it lacking compared to competitors. While there is room for improvement in the interface’s responsiveness, this critique downplays Ariya's core strengths: Build Quality: Edmunds overlooked Ariya’s robust construction, which outclasses many competitors. Charging Curve Efficiency: Ariya’s ability to sustain its charging arc for longer periods is a key advantage that received little attention. Practical Luxury: The sleek design, premium materials, and Lexus-like aesthetic were understated in their review. Conclusion: A Strong Contender The 2023 Nissan Ariya Engage excels in areas where practicality and luxury intersect. At $44,000, it competes with other EVs like the Tesla Model Y and Honda Prologue and luxury brands like Porsche and BMW. Passengers frequently mistake my Ariya for a high-end luxury vehicle, and its performance often surpasses expectations. The Ariya isn’t perfect, but it doesn’t need to be. For the average driver transitioning to an EV, it’s a dependable, efficient, and stylish choice that stands out in the growing EV landscape. Nissan has successfully created an EV that balances innovation with user-friendliness, making it a worthy consideration for anyone entering the electric market. FYI: Insurance companies list it as a "wagon," which saves money.
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Very smooth ride
Bon, 03/27/2023
2023 Nissan ARIYA Engage 4dr SUV (electric DD)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
We got the base engage model as it was the only one available in stock and it's really nice! The drive is amazingly smooth. It does take some getting use to for the new type of stick shift and takes some time to explore all the features. I do wish the side mirrors were heated since it already has electric wires through it for the autoclose function. The phone slot in the center console is still there but doesn't do anything. It's originally for the wireless charging capability but the base model doesn't come with it. Storage is minimal. The center console is GIANT and it's cool that it moves but it does cut into the backseat leg room and I wonder what's in there? For such a huge console, there is zero storage in it. Maybe some coins when you open it.
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Worth the Wait
JrBrowzer, 02/05/2023
updated 08/09/2024
2023 Nissan ARIYA Premiere 4dr SUV (electric DD)
12 of 17 people found this review helpful
Got my Premier edition in January 2023 and I can only say it was well worth the wait. I've had it for over a year and a half and I am still impressed! It is incredibly smooth, nimble and fun to drive. Nissan incorporated a lot of technology and it is easy to learn and use. Very roomy, quiet, comfortable and stylish inside. The two driving screens are easy to see, manipulate and manage without distracting from the drive. If you can get a model with ProPilot 2.0 it is well worth it. Took like 5 minutes to get the hang of and it drives the car hands free really well. At first I thought the back storage might be too small, but it fit everything I had in my larger previous SUV with room to spare. I have met a few other owners and we all share the same consensus - it is a great vehicle! PS: I don't know why Edmunds doesn't give this vehicle its due. I drove some of those which rank higher and in no way are they better EVs than Ariya.
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Looks, acceleration, smooth ride, pure fun
Marie Palm Bay, Fl, 06/02/2023
2023 Nissan ARIYA Venture+ 4dr SUV (electric DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Looks: I get stopped in parking lot all the time asking what my car is. Acceleration: l am stunned I haven’t gotten a ticket yet. Step on the gas and I am suddenly doing 90. Smooth ride: speaks for itself. Pure fun: Nells whistles and gadgets galore
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