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New Nissan Ariya Laps The Monaco Circuit For Its Public Premiere

Almost one year after the official unveiling, the Nissan Ariya has celebrated its public premiere at the Monaco Circuit.

The electric coupe crossover completed a few laps of the famous track in the French Riviera, accompanied by the company’s e.dams Formula E racer, and also took to the surrounding area for a photo and video shoot.

“Ariya’s public driving in the streets of Monaco is a great way to witness the capabilities of our e-4ORCE technology”, said Arnaud Charpentier, the Nissan AMIEO (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe, and Oceania) Vice President of Product Strategy and Pricing. “Ariya is the epitome of Nissan’s innovation in electric mobility, and this event marks a defining moment in the next chapter of Nissan’s EV journey.”

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Staying true to the 2019 concept that previewed it, the Ariya features a futuristic styling on the outside and a minimalist cabin that brings everything required from a modern ride, such as the large infotainment system that supports over-the-air updates and digital dials, each one with a 12.3-inch screen. It is equipped with the brand’s ProPilot 2.0 safety bundle that includes remote parking and semi-autonomous driving.

Two rear-wheel-drive variants are positioned at the lower end of the range, with a 65 and 90 kWh battery, and 215 and 239 HP respectively. The quoted range is 280 and 379 miles (451-610 km) respectively, and they can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 7.5 and 7.6 seconds, with a 99 mph (159 km/h) top speed. The AWD versions use the same battery packs and bring 335 and 389 HP, having a targeted range of 267 and 360 miles (430-579 km) respectively. The sprint time drops to 5.4 and 5.1 seconds, and the top speed stands at 124 mph (200 km/h).

The Ariya will launch in Japan this summer, priced at 5 million yen (equal to $45,885), and will arrive in North America, Europe, and China by the end of the year.

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Nissan’s Euro-Bound Ariya Will Be Built In Japan, Not The UK

Nissan will build European Union-bound examples of the all-electric Ariya in Japan instead of the UK as initially expected.

The Japanese carmaker had considered building the Ariya at its Sunderland assembly plant in the UK. However, with the prospect of a no-deal Brexit looking increasingly likely, Nissan has decided to build the Ariya in Japan and ship them to Europe.

As noted by Nikkei Asia, a no-deal Brexit will see British auto exports face a 10 per cent tariff in the EU. By comparison, Japanese-made vehicles face a lower 7.5 per cent tariff which, in 2026, will be abolished entirely.

Handling production of Ariya models heading to Europe and the United States will be Nissan’s plant in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture just north of Tokyo. Meanwhile, those sold in China will be manufactured locally.

The Nissan Ariya was unveiled in production-form back in July and retains the same striking looks as the concept. Depending on the market, four different powertrain configurations will be available.

Sitting at the base of the range will be a rear-wheel drive version with a 65 kWh battery and an electric motor producing 215 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) of torque. Sitting above this model will be another rear-wheel drive version with the same output and a 90 kWh battery pack. Two all-wheel drive versions with two electric motors are also coming, the first of which has a 65 kWh battery as well as 335 hp and 413 lb-ft (560 Nm), while the other uses a 90 kWh battery and pumps out 389 hp and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm).

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Nissan Shows More Of The 2021 Ariya Tesla Model Y Fighter In New Teaser

Nissan is only a few days away from presenting the Ariya, a compact electric crossover that will take on the likes of the Tesla Model Y and other vehicles in the segment.

The model will be officially unveiled during an online event scheduled for July 15, but until we will finally see it in all its glory, the Japanese automaker continues to tease it. The latest clip shows two Ariya vehicles testing on snow and ice, perhaps close to the Arctic Circle, and on the road, in a warmer environment.

Announced last year’s Tokyo Motor Show by the striking looking Ariya Concept, the production model will look similar, boasting a nearly identically shaped grille with two LED strips on each side acting as the daytime running lights and slim LED headlights.

2019 Nissan Ariya Concept

Even the cutouts in the bumper mirror the looks of the show car, and further behind, we can see that Nissan has chosen to keep the plastic cladding around the wheel arches and on the side skirts.

Expected to launch in Japan first, with other markets to follow, including China, Europe and eventually the United States, the Ariya will feature a zero-emission powertrain featuring two electric motors, one on each axle. For now, specific details remain unknown.

It will also get the company’s ProPilot 2.0 semi-autonomous driving system, which will aid drivers on their daily commutes by allowing the car to take control of the steering, brakes and throttle on the highway.

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