Nissan lost its way, and now it looks like it has found it again. Revealed this week, the 2021 Nissan Ariya isn’t just a new electric crossover from the Japanese automaker, but an appealing electric crossover. In the midst of a maelstrom, that’s exactly the sort of reinvention Nissan needs.
The exterior is sculpted and distinctive, different enough from other EVs to stand out but falling short of the “wacky” styling that seems to turn off mainstream buyers. Inside, a dashboard that feels high-tech without stumbling into gimmicky.
Nissan is making all the right noises about its abilities, too. Enough range – 379 miles, albeit on the WLTC Japanese cycle rather than the EPA’s generally tougher test – to be taken seriously and, with a 0-60 mph time of as little as 6.1 seconds, neatly sidestepping the old believe that electric had to mean earnestly-boring. And, with a hands-free highway driving assistance package on the cards, technology that doesn’t feel like it’s playing catch-up.
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