The five Ariyas for Europe comprise versions with a single (front) motor, two-wheel-drive and 63kWh batteries, and models with motors back and front, all-wheel-drive and an 87kWh power supply. Weights range from 1.8 to 2.3 tonnes, power outputs from 242PS to 394PS, boot size from 408 to 466 litres, and all of them are rated to tow up to 1,500kg.
There’s an Ariya that can drive for 310 miles (and cover 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds), and an Ariya that can sprint from 0-62mph in 5.1 seconds (and cover 248 miles). You takes your choice…
The best versions get e-4ORCE, what Nissan is billing as its most advanced all-wheel-drive technology and spiritual offspring of the Nissan GT-R's torque split system. Combined with the under-floor batteries for a low centre of gravity and what Nissan says is near equal weight distribution, the Ariya will be fun to drive as well as comfortable to ride in, says the firm. There are three drive modes, standard, sport and eco, with the all-wheel-drive version also offering a snow setting. Whatever the version, all Ariyas get the e-Pedal from the Leaf for drivers who like the option of one-pedal motoring.