I thoroughly approve of having a bit more tyre to soak up the bumps. I don't really understand why so many people want the discomfort of really low profile tyres on our tatty pot hole covered roads. I've had cars with very low profile tyres but don't want them any more, I love a quiet comfortable car which is more relaxing to drive.
Here in the Bay Area where roads have big potholes, you are risking cracking a rim with low profile tires. A giant mistake of the car companies to keep pushing low profile tires.
I live in the UK (Portugal too) many of our roads are more than fine enough for large alloys. Sorry to hear about yours but it's a big country, surely can't all be like that.
Big pot holes were I live in Québec, Canada. But, I don't too thin tires for the look too. I never understood what is beautiful in having bicycle tires on a car! (Side view)
I do like that at least for the US spec, even fully loaded you get a choice between 19 or 20 inch wheels. I’m getting a premiere trim FWD US spec ordered. But I’ve noticed all the orders our store has except for 1 customer have all kept the 19 inch wheels for the range and ride quality
The main reason I watch Jack's reviews are the backseat test. Tall spouse, tall kid, and it seems no one tests backseats for tall ppl...except Jack. If he fits, it goes on my list to consider
He's not just tall, he is very long backed. If Jack can get in, you can wear a top hat yourself. I always sit in the back of any car I am thinking of buying. I am only 5' 9" but also long backed with a massive noggin and I wouldn't ever want my passengers to have to ride with a crooked neck.
This feels like the car Nissan should have released 4 years ago when they released the revised leaf. When the Kona and eNiro were released, the Ariya would have made sense. But it feels too expensive and too last gen compared to what’s out, let alone what’s coming soon. That said, the Renault seems a better bet as it appears to be more sensibly priced.
The Mégane electric is cheaper at +40k€ with : a tiny ass battery pack, tinier than a Zoe, a piss-poor charging speed and CCS charging for +1000€, a Type 1 and Type 2 cable at 300€ (yes you read that right, the car doesn't come standard with charging cables...), and pretty much everything else as options that are overpriced. Yeah trust me, your Mégane will cost more than 40k€ at the end...
I drove a LEAF 2014-2018, and was looking for a car like this to follow it up. But now, 4 years on (5 by the time you get it), it is just another 'also ran'. Not very frugal, not much boot space, quite expensive... It's nice enough, but there are much better options out there, let alone in a couple of years. The Megane makes much more sense. Sure it's a bit smaller (an Estate version would fix that), but gets about the same range with a battery 2/3s the size, and is much more affordable. So yes, Nissan dropped the ball in a huge way. They've just been too busy with internal power play...
THIS is the EV I've been waiting for! Also: Fully Charged is such a splendit show. I just love the balanced and somewhat positive and uplifting way you guys report. Thanks!
Jack you’re in the boot of a car 😂 Seriously though, I’ve been catching up on all the EV reviews as I make some critical decisions on what to get for the business and whilst I miss Bobby massively, I’m really enjoying Jack’s presenter style. Relatable and makes the tech jargon easy to digest. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💚
Less terrible switch design than the competition but not clever. They allegedly put the displays up high so you don't have to take your eyes off the road so much, then put in switches that mandate taking your eyes entirely off the road! Humans are tactile, analogue creatures. This is why the most critical controls (brakes, steering and accelerator) are tactile and analogue - the other controls would do well to be as functional as brakes, steering and accelerator.
@@nonameyet2205 yes but a rotating knob feels different to a switch feels different to a button. It isn't just the physicality. It's the fact these things are physically different. If I reach out for a knob, feel a knob, I intuitively know to twist it. And very little experience is required to know how much to rotate it. Haptic feedback just tells you that the button has been pressed, it doesn't tell you anything about the function of it though. I still need to look to make sure I have the right button, and I still need to look to get feed back on what the settings have been set to. There's a reason why steering wheels haven't been replaced by 2 buttons.
As an original Nissan Leaf owner for six years I can confirm that the lack of active cooling in the batteries was not a mistake. It was a commercial decision to keep the price down which hasn't had half the negative effect people keep alluding to including those that should know better from leading EV/Renewable channels. I was told by various goto sources including Fully Charged that if you rapid charge your Leaf back to back it will soon overheat and stop charging. So when I drove my Leaf 437 miles to Edinburgh in 2017 and the battery started to heat up I began to wonder if I was going to have this issue. Not only did I NOT have this issue but the battery actually COOLED DOWN during some charges because even a medium breeze is channeled under the car very effectively. Granted it was November and the wind was a bit more than medium at times, but I did EIGHT back to back rapid charges on the way and NINE the next day on the way back and the battery was never in danger of overheating. And it never has. It's almost as if Nissan knew what they were doing.
@@mrguldstrand Sorry, that's just not even close to true. Watch Bjorn Nyland with a Nissan Leaf that has been sat overnight in -30 temperatures and covered in snow and sat plugged into a domestic socket overnight. He clears the snow while the car climate control heats up the interior and defrosts the windows. He then climbs right in a drives off. There are Nissan Leafs in some of the coldest countries in the world and they have no problem starting at temperatures as low as -40. Here in the UK it's never been so cold that I can't jump straight in and drive off if there's no ice or snow to clear. If I know it's going to be chilly overnight I set the climate control to turn on 20 minutes before I need the car and I climb in and drive off within seconds. So NO, NO, NO and absolutely NO there is no issue charging or driving in the cold. I rapid charged 17 times on an 890 mile round trip to Edinburgh in November 2017. No overheating, no starting issues, no charging issues. Just NO.
HUDs are fantastic and help keep your eyes on the road. Back in the day, my Nissan Bluebird had a heads up digital speedometer. More automakers. including Tesla, should embrace HUDs rather than huge iPads in the middle of the car. Waiting for Jack's proper full drive of the Nissan Ariya.
@@JohnnyZenith He wants to be Steve Jobs in gimmicks, but he applies the gimmicks to cars, dangerous vehicles, and not little phones. Sure, some gimmicks, such as the touch screen, succeed, but not most gimmicks.
@@peter12061975 That is simply utterly false. Thise studies are wrong. The consensus is they are a positive aid and augment the driving experience. People who say they not missing it are missing the point. Any sufficiently expensive and advanced car should either be equipped with it or offer as an option. It is high tech, it's cool, and AR is more sophisticated.
Play BIG JACK BINGO and win BIG when you hear Jack tossing around jargon like, "bespoke," "stratospheric," "posh," "EV architecture," and wait for it..."bespoke" (because it bears repeating). Kidding aside, Jack's the man, and I enjoyed tooling around Milbrook in the Sultan of Brunei's bathtub with Jack at the wheel.
Jack, you are such a great part of Fully Charged, so it already feels like you were part of it from the beginning almost, thanks for your work and spark - it is really relaxing, entertaining watching your reviews.
Jack you're in the boot of a car! Great reviews as always. Vid liked and I'll be seeing you on 1st May at fully charged live. Bringing along 2 EV curious mates. I've brought friends and family along each time and it's had a 100% convention rate so far.
This car is ......thoughtful. Even though people say it is late, fundamentally it is..... right. It doesnt stand out, it just isn't weird. Takes all the best bits, none of the daft bits. I'm placing my order.
I applaud Nissan's Less is More Design Cue's... I've always been a Toyota/Honda peson at heart. The Ariya could change my & millions of others choices in this crowded segment.
I would always buy Toyota over Nissan. I've owned 3 Toyota's - all great. And 1 Nissan - a piece of junk. That said, electric cars might be a whole different story. Sadly, I'll never be able to afford one.
Many years ago, Vauxhall owned millbrook and as a car salesman for them we were taken there to have a jolly, skid pans, off-road course, the high speed ring, the shake the car to bits track, oh what an epic day we had, but the Alpine track with all the slightly of camber bits was just epic, and yes every time I watch casino royal, I proclaim “I’ve driven that road”
@@JackScarlett1 it was about 25 years ago, it was still secret with us being checked for cameras as we went in, I then moved to jersey, was given an electric smart car for work can’t remember what year it was, it was the very first edition and if it was cold it could never demist screen, and on a 9X5 mile island it didn’t last a day of me visiting customers, smart took it back, gave us “Jersey Electric” a diesel smart until the 2nd version of the electric smart came out.
For the price of a Base Spec, small battery Arya I can get a mid spec, big battery Ioniq 5 plus optional paint and V2L. This is what happens when you take too long developing and launching your car: the competition swings in and steals your thunder. This is simply not worth its money in a world of Ioniqs and EV6s. Heck, when I can get an Enyaq for 36k, this is on a hiding to nothing, nice as it is. In today's EV landscape, this is a mid £30k car at best. £42k? Do me a favour.
Nissan and all other Japanese car manufacturers really took their eye off the ball, it will be years before they catch up, if ever. Don’t even get me started on Toyota, they don’t even have one electric car in the pipeline. And poor Honda, destined to fail.
I'm not sure about where you guys live but the Ioniq is extremely limited availability where I live. The Ariya will be like the LEAF....just go down to the dealer and buy one.
What a great car. Nissan has nailed it. Beautiful car, strong specs and a good price. I really like the color of the car in this video, a kind of gold color. I think the green color is good, not great. But everyone of course has different preferences on colors.
Great review Jack. Nice looking motor but expensive when you see what’s coming from Chinese manufacturers. The next few years of the motor industry are going to be exciting!
I’m not so sure about the pricing. They still make very few cars like the Polestar affordable. 25-30k is what would really have an impact. Remember not everyone buys their car through a business or lease scheme.
I just know this is the crossover I've been waiting for, compared to all the others. We're still driving our generation 1 Leaf, and have had 0 issues with it. (Have a Bolt as well.) Can't wait to see and try it in person!
As you may see elsewhere I've commented to people who are trying to claim there are issues with Gen 1 Leafs that just don't exist. Clearly these are people who've never owned a Gen 1 Leaf or maybe any other electric car. I would hope to keep my six year-old Leaf for most of the rest of my driving life. Takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
Definitely would buy it over an ID4 and I don't like the Model Y. The Google software is a good move. If you didn't see the Megane review it's worth a watch in terms of highlighting the efficiency of the electric drive train. That's where Tesla is miles ahead of VW and Ford but Nissan are much closer to them. I have a Bolt too - get the new batteries April 4th. If it had a better seat I would have nothing bad to say about it, at least not for the $14k it cost me early last year.
@@Joe-lb8qn Don't think so Joe. You can probably swap them out in some way but I don't fancy the wife dying by my hand. I am going to check. Can't remember if there are air bags in the seat. Get my battery swap on Monday BTW.
The copper color is unique and quite attractive. Some nice Japanese styling touches on the interior. A very competent car, and i think they will sell all they can make. I suspect that they can't make more that many of these, but unlike the other Nissan misfires, this one is a winner.
I could leave this same comment on so many EV channels I subscribe to (maybe I'll start soon...?) concerning not the head room or leg room in the back, but the distance between the B pillar and the front of the rear seat. This is so critical to the ease with which you can get in and out of the rear seats, especially if the rear passengers are less nimble (= older) than the likes of the average presenter. (Fear not, Jack; you are no average presenter!) A small point, but one that I hope will be highlighted by reviewers in a channel somewhere, sometime soon. Keep up the quality presentations, team!
I had this car on my list of potential BEV to buy. It got delayed too long. Tried an ioniq5 ev6 and then every model 3 and ordered a m3 long range in blue black interior with standard 18” wheels in late November 21. I turned down Two cars to get 22 plate registration and it arrives may. Having seen this maybe my wife might like it as it does look inside and out better than a MY.
Jack, I noticed that you were in the boot of the car. I am leaving this comment because you asked so nicely. Keep up the good work, I enjoy your contribution to Fully Charged.
Given the Ioniq5, EV6 and GV60 exist, this is too expensive. As good looking and well specced as the Aryia is, few people will choose a fifty grand Nissan over those three.
Yep this is a purchase for those people who don’t do their research properly. Don’t know why FC say it how it is…or are they too scAred Nissan won’t let them drive their cars any more if they slate it??
I've been round the Alpine route in a prototype mid engined 4.6 V8 carbon fibre Prototype driven by an ex-F1 driver, The rule was, if you worked on the build, you had to go on the test drive, This encouraged you to do a good job when doing up the nuts and bolts etc :-) ............... I don't mind admitting it, it scared the shit out of me !!
Ariya looks absolutely fabulous, not geeky like Tesla Y and more sorted for real drivers than id4 or EV6. Cant wait til they arrive this Fall in the US!
Except Fully Charged rather criticised the ride of the Y as jiggly and uncomfortable. This Ariya is a pre-production unit, the suspension will be the last thing to be fully tweaked. As my Nissan Leaf has a great ride, I think the Ariya will too. I suspect the Ariya will be a better built car too than the Tesla. Lack of headroom in the front a bit of a surprise, ok for most drivers, obviously, but being 6'2" or more tall isn't that freakish nowadays. It certainly looks a much better interior. I am not a fan of SUVs, but they've done a good job with the styling. Better than I thought. The towing figure may only apply to the twin motor version?
Robert used to talk of the "tipping point", that when battery prices got down to about $100 per kWh, the price of an EV would be about the same as an ICE car. That battery price point was reached almost a year ago, so where are all the cheap EV's? The answer is clearly in China, but of course those prices are roughly doubled when the cars are exported to Europe and the USA.
I like the Arya and the EV6. I can't afford either one though. 😅 I like the touch buttons. Easy to clean! Glad they kept regular buttons on the steering wheel.
Well don’t worry too much neither of these cars are actually available. I was quoted 9 months for ev6 and that’s assuming supply chains don’t get worse.
Sat in one of these at FCL last year. Impressive interior and I already really liked the external design. I can see 58k for the top end one being a little warm but at the mid 40s level, I think this is probably better than our Q4.
I have a Leaf mk1, Nissan just froze in time with EV's, the Leaf is seriously outdated, since I needed a new car I went with a Kona EV, not the same luxury has an Ariya but miles better then the newest Leaf and I am very happy with it Also Nissan is making a hard life on old Leaf owners, no battery upgrade, no solutions, even refuse to sell a bigger battery. Nissan lost it's appeal and it's way of doing business, Ariya is going to be just a little too late IMO, the power plays inside Nissan really shows how in bad of a shape Nissan really is. Also the new Leaf still has factory issues coming along without solutions, the infotainment is outdated, battery has no active cooling solution. I really miss the Nissan that takes care of it's customer now it's just a lost brand, it's really sad.
Just like every other Japanese car manufacturer. Too little too late. We’ll be able to spot all the clueless consumers by their choice of BEV. Ariya driver = easily parted from their money.
In New Zealand Nissan doesn't want anything to do with the early Leafs which resulted in some really good tech being developed locally. EVsEnhanced in Christchurch is almost ready to bring some big batteries to market and they have thermal management!
@@morrisg it ought to have active cooling at £42 to £60 k for a sub premium mass market family car. What a joke. It looks awful as well. It suffers from the same fault though as all electric cars, poor range and abysmal infrastructure. I bought a leaf 6 years ago, we only use it locally now, we have learned our lesson on long journeys, absolutely hopeless and can't be relied upon to even get you to your destination.
Such a small boot, and no frunk. One of the main selling points should be space, in order to compete with the likes of model Y, ID4/Enyaq,etc... Not really an edge over them in other aspects, either. Meh?
I don't know.. i had the original leaf and back then I used to be very excited about Nissan's electric future..but they ousted Ghosn and they just faded in the background where other companies surpassed. Ioniq 5 beats this car in all aspects. My RWD ioniq 5 has a larger boot and interior. Nissan talked about V2l/h 10 years ago.. still nothing. And why is the base specs is FWD and not RWD. I don't really agree with the reviewer assessment that Nissan learned slot from their experience and built something with a range, space and so on...the fact that the AWD has smaller boot, no frunk at all.. less range than the competition with FWD as standard...not very encouraging and bit too late.
The Nissan Leaf *can* do V2H through its CHAdeMO port and has been able to since day 1. It's just that doing it through the DC port means you need an expensive off-board inverter to take it back to AC, which is why the main reason they aren't everywhere yet. They supported it more in Japan, where natural disasters are frequent enough that a £8000 electric backup system is maybe worth it. The CCS standard didn't support bidirectional power transfer until a couple of months ago, and now automakers can *start* building bidirectional CCS systems, including Nissan, Audi/VW, Fiat etc. Nissan and their early V2G promises have been let down by the CCS standard and its victory over CHAdeMO. By-the-by, Hyundai/Kia/Genesis are taking the better route, IMO. They modified their on-board AC-to-DC charger unit to be bidirectional and export power from the vehicle as AC. This greatly simplifies the bidirectional wallbox, which still needs more sophisticated comms hardware than a unidirectional charge point, but doesn't need power converters, reducing the cost to ~£1k. They need the same updated technical standard as CCS to negotiate with a wallbox, but Ioniq 5s/EV6s/GV60s that have V2L are V2H-ready (apparently they need a software update, but that's it). Hyundai have been trialling the technology in Utrecht (the V2G capital of the world). Renault participated in similar trials with modified Zoes, but who knows how ready the CMF-EV platform is for a V2L/bidirectional on-board charger?
Jack, you are in the boot of the car...looks good, just a weird Color. Always fun to see you trying to fit in the back. Keep doing the good work.looking fwd to the live show. Stay safe
Watch out,,,,it’s not the same even though they have platform sharing. Renault uses non- permanent magnet motor for higher effciency , but the design with sleeve requires maintenance. Probably replacing the motor with a refurbished unit when worn out. Nissan uses japan made permanent magnet motors. No need for service in the cars entire lifetime.
When the internet is flooded with Porsche Cayman GT4RS videos, still had to take some time to give this a watch. How will Ariya stand out? Well, by being really stylish, having a thoughtfully designed, simple and spacious cabin and offer good charging. I thought the price would be a problem, but it looks super premium, it could literally sit with a Volvo, something similar or even higher in price point. Lovely car, can’t wait to get up and personal with it myself.
I really don't like the open foot well in the front, if I put something in the passenger footwell I'd like it to stay there not roll around and get below my feet and the peddles, they would be far better off using that space to house some of the electronics and give us a frunk to have more usable storage.
To play devils advocate, a flat footwell allows you to enter/exit the car from any side. Might not sound like a big deal but I think it makes daily living with it a lot more practical
@@GlitterGuru Yup - if you have to park next to a wall etc, being able to get out the other side is a definite advantage. That said, I think there's room for a middle-ground... a 6" divider would help stop things sliding across by accident, whilst still making it easy to get in/out etc.
@@rogerstarkey5390 In this case, 'no frunk' is because it's FWD - the boot is bigger instead. (or rather, the 4WD version gets a smaller boot, instead of comprising the frunk as it does in most other EVs)
Just go straight to Bjørn Nyland. If he's tested it, you'll have comparative spreadsheets for winter/ summer/ temperature/ tyre/ speed/ pack size/ *efficiency* figures, plus extensive driving impressions day/ night. Not to mention "banana boxes" . Only downside, he can't figure out what "that thing" is 😉
Glad to see it join the EV group, but it is overpriced. Most will not choose this Nissan when it is close to the same price as Tesla. $39,000 and they would have a market.
about a month back a local dealership had a couple of the new electric Hyundai Ionic 5's. And while I love the design, I'm was stunned by the sticker price. Nobody is going to choose a korean car over a japanese car if they're around the same price. and if a tesla is even cheaper, well then that's the end of that. They did sell right away though. lol. and that's because the gas prices almost doubled in the USA and people are buying up any all hybrid and electric vehicles, even at higher prices than they should. shame really.
As a Leaf owner for four years, I was really looking forward to the Ariya. But it has taken too long and now I have an EV6 which I love and a better car all round. And I think Jack agrees with me, no?
@@jsanders100 I was lucky as I only waited 3 weeks. There was one available at the port which was the spec I wanted. Otherwise I would be waiting until December, probably.
Jack... Your reviews are always entertaining and informative and your enthusiasm is contagious. One little niggle: casual clobber isn't a great look alongside high-spec wheels! Still and all, thanks for the great work you and Bobby and the team keep on doing week after week.
Jack you’re in the boot of a car! 🤣 Starting to see more and more electric cars out on the roads, which is great! Surely the prices have got to start coming down soon, once they get to around the £15k mark I think we’ll start to see a lot more.
I want to feel your positively so much because you present this car so well👌 However if anyone ever says "model y competitor" there has to be a physical price mentioned. Also "platform" sharing for EV's feels almost like saying a phone with a new case. I want to be optimistic so much but at the end of the day... Buzzwords.
Agree. It has to "compete" with other "contenders" first. . As it stands, in a rapidly expanding market, any vehicle without square wheels should sell every example made. . Time to get away from the "chihuahua competes with big dog" mentality. Stick with "dogs are better than cats" (Disclaimer, I have nothing against cats. I like cats. It's just an example!)
"Jack, you were in the boot of a car"....the Nissan Ariya!! Loving your energyand presentation. Also being on the taller end of the scale is very useful as well as me being not quite as tall means that I and my son would easily fit into cars!!
I'm so glad that there's such a wide range of British car reviewers, Rory at Autotrader, the guy at tyre reviews, Scott at Driver61 and this guy. The Americans think they need to sound like every single word they say is filled with excitement and hype, and it's f***ing annoying. The British reviewers are more refined, more controlled, more sensible, more intelligent and allow the cars to shine or show their flaws, rather than it all being about the person's hyperactive personality.
You should never ever leave out Johnny Smith. For that matter not all Brits but Thomas at Autofueghel and Throttle House. I watched an Anerican channel the other day review a Tesla and it was so artificial I switched straight off.
More premium than a Y and better looking in his opinion than a Mach E. Excellent interior touches and nice styling. A good car. Didn't you hear what he said?
@@JohnnyZenith I certainly heard his opinion. it seems our opinions differ... The Y is bigger inside, better finish than any Nissan I've seen. Faster, more powerful, better driver aids, safer, better resale value, more headroom, better seats, charges twice as fast, I'm guessing more range, access to the supercharger network, 400 kWh free per year, a frunk, flatfold rear seats, 7 seat option, free Internet, better cells, active cooling and heating of the pack, LFP option, heatpump heating and cooling so the range is basically the same summer and winter. But yeah, that Nissan name badge, that will get the girls...
This is the 3rd Ariya video I've watched this evening and, I have to say, the production quality of this Fully Charged content is leagues ahead of the others - beautiful work... Having said that, I'd like to take you to task a wee bit, Jack, on your "big range" suggestion - 'another' channel did an efficiency drive whilst at Milbrook - as you'd expect, a mix of urban and high-speed driving - and the 63kWh battery, front-wheel-drive model that's supposed to do 220+ miles ran at only 2.7 miles/kWh = about 170 miles on a 7 degrees C, windless day... pretty poor, to be honest... Also, as clever as Nissan reckon they've been with their flatter charging curve, both battery sizes still take 30-35 mins for a 10%-80% charge - so absolutely 'average'... I just find it hugely disappointing that Nissan, as the original pioneer of the accessible, everyman's family EV back in 2011 try to pedal such 'average-ness' on to the car buying public... it's yet ANOTHER aerodynamically-inefficient SUV, only created to line the manufacturer's coffers... 🥱
@@Alex-cw3rz 'Pre-production' usually means that parts are picked and supply contracts locked in - all their doing is e.g. tuning the suspension and optimising the construction sequencing, etc... they're unlikely to completely replace the Infotainment internals at this stage. That said, I also don't agree that the infotainment looks that bad - it's certainly looking better than a lot of other in-house automaker attempts at infotainment..
Google handling the software? So even more data for them to sell? Less incentive to look at the Ariya, not more incentive. The 2007 Nissan Altima SE (I think that was the fancy trim level) was a great car.
I've yet to see an electric car at the price of a Tesla, that I'd even remotely consider over a Tesla. I'm looking for someone to beat them on price, and go basic. They don't have the engineering chops to beat Tesla.
This is what I'm after. I'd honestly be fine with an electric version of my '12 Jetta. Same features, just 450+ km's charge on a cold winter's day and I'm happy.
Jaguar I pace is one, Porsche Taycan is another. Seen as two of the top engineers at Tesla have been poached just in the past few months and others have been as well not sure your entirely right on the engineering chops. Also does your praise of engineering include build quality because if so, I'm glad no other car company has as awful build quality as them.
@@SirHackaL0t. in the past? their last recall was a couple of months ago how is that a thing of the past 🤦♂️so you want other reasons, how about they promised a semi truck, cybertruck and the Roadster and all have been delayed the lorry seems to have been outright cancelled. More vapourware from musk.
@@Alex-cw3rz What was the last recall? And announcing a vehicle and taking years to deliver it is the norm, but is nothing to do with build quality. Get your arguments straight.
Millbrook - think of it as Drivers heaven !! Been there several times, once with Porche. Met Tiff Needel, Derek Bell and other notables. Did 185 mph on the ring - most peculiar sensation. No info about battery temp. management - 'Leafgate'.
If that charging curve graph is correct, I think it means Nissan has done something really cool with the battery configuration. It seems to be suggesting we will see 100+ kw power possibly into the 90% SOC range. That would be very practical in the real world.
Thanks for this. Been interested in the Ariya for a while and have been watching a lot of 'first ride' videos over the past week. This is the best one I've seen. Honest impressions and not just someone repeating the sales brochure. Also helps that, standing at 6'6", I was happy to see what a 6'5" looked like inside the car. You've earned a like and subscribe! Want to hear what you think about the final version, the e-force platform, and the red paint.
I thoroughly approve of having a bit more tyre to soak up the bumps. I don't really understand why so many people want the discomfort of really low profile tyres on our tatty pot hole covered roads. I've had cars with very low profile tyres but don't want them any more, I love a quiet comfortable car which is more relaxing to drive.
Here in the Bay Area where roads have big potholes, you are risking cracking a rim with low profile tires. A giant mistake of the car companies to keep pushing low profile tires.
I wholeheartedly agree.
I live in the UK (Portugal too) many of our roads are more than fine enough for large alloys. Sorry to hear about yours but it's a big country, surely can't all be like that.
Big pot holes were I live in Québec, Canada. But, I don't too thin tires for the look too. I never understood what is beautiful in having bicycle tires on a car! (Side view)
I do like that at least for the US spec, even fully loaded you get a choice between 19 or 20 inch wheels. I’m getting a premiere trim FWD US spec ordered. But I’ve noticed all the orders our store has except for 1 customer have all kept the 19 inch wheels for the range and ride quality
The main reason I watch Jack's reviews are the backseat test. Tall spouse, tall kid, and it seems no one tests backseats for tall ppl...except Jack. If he fits, it goes on my list to consider
I'm here for you, tall friend
He's not just tall, he is very long backed. If Jack can get in, you can wear a top hat yourself. I always sit in the back of any car I am thinking of buying. I am only 5' 9" but also long backed with a massive noggin and I wouldn't ever want my passengers to have to ride with a crooked neck.
He also tests the trunk for all the naughty tall kids out there.
Throttle House does too. Their Ioniq review is what got me on board!
Yep pretty helpful. And as 6'6" myself, it's funny to see how tall that really looks. TH-camrs are usually much shorter.
At 6 ft 5" myself I approve of the " jack test" it should be a industry standard 👍
same here! and my son as well
Totally agree with a JAck test, my son is also 6 ft 5 Jack should also sit in the back of cars...
Preach! Maybe Jack could have a side channel reviewing cars appropriate for those of us who are height-endowed.
What is that in proper money?
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This feels like the car Nissan should have released 4 years ago when they released the revised leaf. When the Kona and eNiro were released, the Ariya would have made sense. But it feels too expensive and too last gen compared to what’s out, let alone what’s coming soon. That said, the Renault seems a better bet as it appears to be more sensibly priced.
One hopes it will! but 40k for a Megane is not cheap. At least the Renault does look like a Lexus and is compact in design.
Yep totally agree. This car is several years behind for the money.
The Mégane electric is cheaper at +40k€ with : a tiny ass battery pack, tinier than a Zoe, a piss-poor charging speed and CCS charging for +1000€, a Type 1 and Type 2 cable at 300€ (yes you read that right, the car doesn't come standard with charging cables...), and pretty much everything else as options that are overpriced.
Yeah trust me, your Mégane will cost more than 40k€ at the end...
Too little too late. Other companies are streets ahead now.
a bummer that orders for the megane already stopped …
I drove a LEAF 2014-2018, and was looking for a car like this to follow it up. But now, 4 years on (5 by the time you get it), it is just another 'also ran'. Not very frugal, not much boot space, quite expensive... It's nice enough, but there are much better options out there, let alone in a couple of years.
The Megane makes much more sense. Sure it's a bit smaller (an Estate version would fix that), but gets about the same range with a battery 2/3s the size, and is much more affordable.
So yes, Nissan dropped the ball in a huge way. They've just been too busy with internal power play...
THIS is the EV I've been waiting for! Also: Fully Charged is such a splendit show. I just love the balanced and somewhat positive and uplifting way you guys report. Thanks!
Jack, you're in the boot of a car.
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Jack you’re in the boot of a car 😂
Seriously though, I’ve been catching up on all the EV reviews as I make some critical decisions on what to get for the business and whilst I miss Bobby massively, I’m really enjoying Jack’s presenter style. Relatable and makes the tech jargon easy to digest. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💚
Appreciate it mate! Don't worry, we'll always bring Bobby out of deep freeze for a car review every now and then.
Rear windscreen wiper, 2 gloveboxes, hud, clever switch design. Lots of cute unique features to make this cool. I want one
Is it clever switch design? What if you're trying to actually drive. You can't just feel for the switches.
Less terrible switch design than the competition but not clever. They allegedly put the displays up high so you don't have to take your eyes off the road so much, then put in switches that mandate taking your eyes entirely off the road! Humans are tactile, analogue creatures. This is why the most critical controls (brakes, steering and accelerator) are tactile and analogue - the other controls would do well to be as functional as brakes, steering and accelerator.
@@benholroyd5221 Those button vibrate when you touch them
@@tripper1001 Read above
@@nonameyet2205 yes but a rotating knob feels different to a switch feels different to a button. It isn't just the physicality. It's the fact these things are physically different. If I reach out for a knob, feel a knob, I intuitively know to twist it. And very little experience is required to know how much to rotate it.
Haptic feedback just tells you that the button has been pressed, it doesn't tell you anything about the function of it though. I still need to look to make sure I have the right button, and I still need to look to get feed back on what the settings have been set to.
There's a reason why steering wheels haven't been replaced by 2 buttons.
The most important part...did Nissan learn from their repeated mistake in battery cooling? Is the battery liquid cooled?
Yes it is luquid cooled
As an original Nissan Leaf owner for six years I can confirm that the lack of active cooling in the batteries was not a mistake. It was a commercial decision to keep the price down which hasn't had half the negative effect people keep alluding to including those that should know better from leading EV/Renewable channels. I was told by various goto sources including Fully Charged that if you rapid charge your Leaf back to back it will soon overheat and stop charging. So when I drove my Leaf 437 miles to Edinburgh in 2017 and the battery started to heat up I began to wonder if I was going to have this issue. Not only did I NOT have this issue but the battery actually COOLED DOWN during some charges because even a medium breeze is channeled under the car very effectively. Granted it was November and the wind was a bit more than medium at times, but I did EIGHT back to back rapid charges on the way and NINE the next day on the way back and the battery was never in danger of overheating. And it never has. It's almost as if Nissan knew what they were doing.
@@trevorberridge6079 I think the biggest issue would be heating, not cooling. When it's really cold you can't charge, or drive it very effectively.
@@mrguldstrand Sorry, that's just not even close to true. Watch Bjorn Nyland with a Nissan Leaf that has been sat overnight in -30 temperatures and covered in snow and sat plugged into a domestic socket overnight. He clears the snow while the car climate control heats up the interior and defrosts the windows. He then climbs right in a drives off. There are Nissan Leafs in some of the coldest countries in the world and they have no problem starting at temperatures as low as -40. Here in the UK it's never been so cold that I can't jump straight in and drive off if there's no ice or snow to clear. If I know it's going to be chilly overnight I set the climate control to turn on 20 minutes before I need the car and I climb in and drive off within seconds. So NO, NO, NO and absolutely NO there is no issue charging or driving in the cold. I rapid charged 17 times on an 890 mile round trip to Edinburgh in November 2017. No overheating, no starting issues, no charging issues. Just NO.
@@trevorberridge6079 I'm in the same boat. Potentially a bigger problem for extreme temperature countries though.
I actually love the “new dawn” copper colour. 😊
Nissan’s second album looks promising, oh and Jack’s in a boot! 😬
Good points all round!
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HUDs are fantastic and help keep your eyes on the road. Back in the day, my Nissan Bluebird had a heads up digital speedometer. More automakers. including Tesla, should embrace HUDs rather than huge iPads in the middle of the car. Waiting for Jack's proper full drive of the Nissan Ariya.
Especially AR HUDs. Elon has an irrational dislike of HUDs.
@@JohnnyZenith He wants to be Steve Jobs in gimmicks, but he applies the gimmicks to cars, dangerous vehicles, and not little phones. Sure, some gimmicks, such as the touch screen, succeed, but not most gimmicks.
There are several studies showing that hud's are not safe to use. I had it in my Kona, but now with another car i am not missing it
@@peter12061975 That is simply utterly false. Thise studies are wrong. The consensus is they are a positive aid and augment the driving experience. People who say they not missing it are missing the point. Any sufficiently expensive and advanced car should either be equipped with it or offer as an option. It is high tech, it's cool, and AR is more sophisticated.
HUDs will be obsolete soon. Elon/Tesla are writing the future while the legacy OEMs are just catching up to 5 years ago.
Play BIG JACK BINGO and win BIG when you hear Jack tossing around jargon like, "bespoke," "stratospheric," "posh," "EV architecture," and wait for it..."bespoke" (because it bears repeating). Kidding aside, Jack's the man, and I enjoyed tooling around Milbrook in the Sultan of Brunei's bathtub with Jack at the wheel.
As standard, the Ariya comes with a "Jack in the boot"!
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It is great for me at 6'5" to have you as a presenter. Enjoyed the Jack Boot moment.
I’m hoping this will be my first electric car
Jack, you are such a great part of Fully Charged, so it already feels like you were part of it from the beginning almost, thanks for your work and spark - it is really relaxing, entertaining watching your reviews.
Jack you're in the boot of a car! Great reviews as always. Vid liked and I'll be seeing you on 1st May at fully charged live. Bringing along 2 EV curious mates. I've brought friends and family along each time and it's had a 100% convention rate so far.
This car is ......thoughtful.
Even though people say it is late, fundamentally it is..... right.
It doesnt stand out, it just isn't weird.
Takes all the best bits, none of the daft bits.
I'm placing my order.
I applaud Nissan's Less is More Design Cue's... I've always been a Toyota/Honda peson at heart. The Ariya could change my & millions of others choices in this crowded segment.
I would always buy Toyota over Nissan. I've owned 3 Toyota's - all great. And 1 Nissan - a piece of junk. That said, electric cars might be a whole different story. Sadly, I'll never be able to afford one.
@@toby9999 Electric cars are a different story indeed.
2.2t why ? We all need a smallish ev,not one that weighs the same as a house.
"The 10 year wait is over" - I admire your optimism.
Before uni, I lived a couple minutes away from the proving ground.
I always found it a little weird how it was all just there
Many years ago, Vauxhall owned millbrook and as a car salesman for them we were taken there to have a jolly, skid pans, off-road course, the high speed ring, the shake the car to bits track, oh what an epic day we had, but the Alpine track with all the slightly of camber bits was just epic, and yes every time I watch casino royal, I proclaim “I’ve driven that road”
Such a cool place. Didn't know that about Vauxhall owning it!
@@JackScarlett1 it was about 25 years ago, it was still secret with us being checked for cameras as we went in, I then moved to jersey, was given an electric smart car for work can’t remember what year it was, it was the very first edition and if it was cold it could never demist screen, and on a 9X5 mile island it didn’t last a day of me visiting customers, smart took it back, gave us “Jersey Electric” a diesel smart until the 2nd version of the electric smart came out.
Loving the Robert inspired "oohs" 😅
Jack and his beanstalk in the boot of a car! Can't wait to get my grubby hands on the Ariya!
For the price of a Base Spec, small battery Arya I can get a mid spec, big battery Ioniq 5 plus optional paint and V2L.
This is what happens when you take too long developing and launching your car: the competition swings in and steals your thunder.
This is simply not worth its money in a world of Ioniqs and EV6s. Heck, when I can get an Enyaq for 36k, this is on a hiding to nothing, nice as it is.
In today's EV landscape, this is a mid £30k car at best. £42k? Do me a favour.
I agree. The BYD is so much better value for a lot less money. This is too expensive. May as well get a Model Y or a Ioniq 5.
Nissan and all other Japanese car manufacturers really took their eye off the ball, it will be years before they catch up, if ever. Don’t even get me started on Toyota, they don’t even have one electric car in the pipeline. And poor Honda, destined to fail.
I'm not sure about where you guys live but the Ioniq is extremely limited availability where I live. The Ariya will be like the LEAF....just go down to the dealer and buy one.
@@josephj6521 BYD is so much better? lmao? Have you seen a single BYD maintaining a german or japanese standart over a year.
you guys make it sound like ioniq starts at 30k? It all starts at 42k for fucks sake
What a great car. Nissan has nailed it. Beautiful car, strong specs and a good price. I really like the color of the car in this video, a kind of gold color. I think the green color is good, not great. But everyone of course has different preferences on colors.
Chillin in the boot space is fun during the summer while you charge
Jack, you are in the boot of a car.
Jack, you are great at this. Keep on!
Thanks dude!
Great review Jack. Nice looking motor but expensive when you see what’s coming from Chinese manufacturers. The next few years of the motor industry are going to be exciting!
I’m not so sure about the pricing. They still make very few cars like the Polestar affordable. 25-30k is what would really have an impact. Remember not everyone buys their car through a business or lease scheme.
I don’t think the Chinese are as close as we think
@@oliverstemp9132 Have you seen the NIO? They are already on the road in China.
@@GudieveNing in China, not over here. Europeans will buy from European or American brands brand they choose Chinese brands
lol the chinese make junk
I just know this is the crossover I've been waiting for, compared to all the others. We're still driving our generation 1 Leaf, and have had 0 issues with it. (Have a Bolt as well.) Can't wait to see and try it in person!
As you may see elsewhere I've commented to people who are trying to claim there are issues with Gen 1 Leafs that just don't exist. Clearly these are people who've never owned a Gen 1 Leaf or maybe any other electric car. I would hope to keep my six year-old Leaf for most of the rest of my driving life. Takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
Definitely would buy it over an ID4 and I don't like the Model Y. The Google software is a good move. If you didn't see the Megane review it's worth a watch in terms of highlighting the efficiency of the electric drive train. That's where Tesla is miles ahead of VW and Ford but Nissan are much closer to them. I have a Bolt too - get the new batteries April 4th. If it had a better seat I would have nothing bad to say about it, at least not for the $14k it cost me early last year.
@@errcoche genuine Q, does anyone sell replacement seats for the Bolt? Now that the battery issue seems fixed, this seems like a great car aside that.
@@Joe-lb8qn Don't think so Joe. You can probably swap them out in some way but I don't fancy the wife dying by my hand. I am going to check. Can't remember if there are air bags in the seat.
Get my battery swap on Monday BTW.
@@errcoche 😃
Jack you're in the boot of a car!!
Nice review as always and look forward to the full production test
The copper color is unique and quite attractive. Some nice Japanese styling touches on the interior. A very competent car, and i think they will sell all they can make. I suspect that they can't make more that many of these, but unlike the other Nissan misfires, this one is a winner.
Good to see these modern cars still come with a jack in the boot. To go with the spare tyre?
New cars these days doesn't come with a spare tire. That age is over, unless you're buying a big truck or something for offroading.
@@rogerlarsen4539 unfortunately true but I wish they would include a spare
I could leave this same comment on so many EV channels I subscribe to (maybe I'll start soon...?) concerning not the head room or leg room in the back, but the distance between the B pillar and the front of the rear seat. This is so critical to the ease with which you can get in and out of the rear seats, especially if the rear passengers are less nimble (= older) than the likes of the average presenter. (Fear not, Jack; you are no average presenter!) A small point, but one that I hope will be highlighted by reviewers in a channel somewhere, sometime soon.
Keep up the quality presentations, team!
I had this car on my list of potential BEV to buy. It got delayed too long. Tried an ioniq5 ev6 and then every model 3 and ordered a m3 long range in blue black interior with standard 18” wheels in late November 21. I turned down Two cars to get 22 plate registration and it arrives may. Having seen this maybe my wife might like it as it does look inside and out better than a MY.
Jack, I noticed that you were in the boot of the car. I am leaving this comment because you asked so nicely. Keep up the good work, I enjoy your contribution to Fully Charged.
Slick video, thanks. Great that there's more competition and choice these days. I do prefer the Megane, though.
I think I agree actually, lower driving position and cooler looking imo. But both impressive!
I love how Nissan interpretates their V-motion design signature into 2 LED fangs. They look amazing in my opinion
Given the Ioniq5, EV6 and GV60 exist, this is too expensive. As good looking and well specced as the Aryia is, few people will choose a fifty grand Nissan over those three.
Yep this is a purchase for those people who don’t do their research properly. Don’t know why FC say it how it is…or are they too scAred Nissan won’t let them drive their cars any more if they slate it??
yeah but those two are trash
I've been round the Alpine route in a prototype mid engined 4.6 V8 carbon fibre Prototype driven by an ex-F1 driver, The rule was, if you worked on the build, you had to go on the test drive, This encouraged you to do a good job when doing up the nuts and bolts etc :-) ............... I don't mind admitting it, it scared the shit out of me !!
I don’t understand how they get the boot space so small. For me that’s a dealbreaker.
trunk* and no one cares
Ariya looks absolutely fabulous, not geeky like Tesla Y and more sorted for real drivers than id4 or EV6. Cant wait til they arrive this Fall in the US!
Good to see more choices! That said, I'll definitely be keeping my Model Y reservation. Doesn't sound like I'd enjoy the handling on the Ariya.
Except Fully Charged rather criticised the ride of the Y as jiggly and uncomfortable. This Ariya is a pre-production unit, the suspension will be the last thing to be fully tweaked. As my Nissan Leaf has a great ride, I think the Ariya will too. I suspect the Ariya will be a better built car too than the Tesla. Lack of headroom in the front a bit of a surprise, ok for most drivers, obviously, but being 6'2" or more tall isn't that freakish nowadays. It certainly looks a much better interior. I am not a fan of SUVs, but they've done a good job with the styling. Better than I thought. The towing figure may only apply to the twin motor version?
The video production quality is sublime! Well done Fully Charged Team
Whenever I see a new electric car, I get excited.
You and me both!
I get simultaneously depressed due to not being able to afford them. The Audi A6EV Avant is so beautiful too.
Robert used to talk of the "tipping point", that when battery prices got down to about $100 per kWh, the price of an EV would be about the same as an ICE car. That battery price point was reached almost a year ago, so where are all the cheap EV's? The answer is clearly in China, but of course those prices are roughly doubled when the cars are exported to Europe and the USA.
I like the Arya and the EV6. I can't afford either one though. 😅
I like the touch buttons. Easy to clean! Glad they kept regular buttons on the steering wheel.
Well don’t worry too much neither of these cars are actually available. I was quoted 9 months for ev6 and that’s assuming supply chains don’t get worse.
Sat in one of these at FCL last year. Impressive interior and I already really liked the external design. I can see 58k for the top end one being a little warm but at the mid 40s level, I think this is probably better than our Q4.
Jack! You're in the boot of a car! Thank you for doing the crime boss boot test (does it carry a body).
You're welcome! Also, remind me never to get on your bad side
That is the cleverest comment I have heard for ages. You deserve much more than an uptick!
Rear wiper alone, that's a 👍🏻👍🏻
I have a Leaf mk1, Nissan just froze in time with EV's, the Leaf is seriously outdated, since I needed a new car I went with a Kona EV, not the same luxury has an Ariya but miles better then the newest Leaf and I am very happy with it
Also Nissan is making a hard life on old Leaf owners, no battery upgrade, no solutions, even refuse to sell a bigger battery.
Nissan lost it's appeal and it's way of doing business, Ariya is going to be just a little too late IMO, the power plays inside Nissan really shows how in bad of a shape Nissan really is.
Also the new Leaf still has factory issues coming along without solutions, the infotainment is outdated, battery has no active cooling solution.
I really miss the Nissan that takes care of it's customer now it's just a lost brand, it's really sad.
Just like every other Japanese car manufacturer. Too little too late. We’ll be able to spot all the clueless consumers by their choice of BEV.
Ariya driver = easily parted from their money.
In New Zealand Nissan doesn't want anything to do with the early Leafs which resulted in some really good tech being developed locally. EVsEnhanced in Christchurch is almost ready to bring some big batteries to market and they have thermal management!
@Rudi Servo: Correction: the Nissan Ariya does have active liquid battery cooling despite the fact that Jack failed to mention it.
@@morrisg it ought to have active cooling at £42 to £60 k for a sub premium mass market family car. What a joke. It looks awful as well. It suffers from the same fault though as all electric cars, poor range and abysmal infrastructure.
I bought a leaf 6 years ago, we only use it locally now, we have learned our lesson on long journeys, absolutely hopeless and can't be relied upon to even get you to your destination.
Yes, but not as bad as BMW in dropping the ball with nothing useful after the i3 which is now long outdated
This Ariya much like an operatic Aria it hits all the right notes...
Jack... you're in the TRUNK of a car. (US representing).
As usual, Jack makes the review informative and entertaining.
Such a small boot, and no frunk. One of the main selling points should be space, in order to compete with the likes of model Y, ID4/Enyaq,etc... Not really an edge over them in other aspects, either. Meh?
What a car!
Great review, great news for EVs as well. Great work Fully Charged, as always.
Jack, you re in the boot of a car!
: ))
I don't know.. i had the original leaf and back then I used to be very excited about Nissan's electric future..but they ousted Ghosn and they just faded in the background where other companies surpassed. Ioniq 5 beats this car in all aspects. My RWD ioniq 5 has a larger boot and interior. Nissan talked about V2l/h 10 years ago.. still nothing. And why is the base specs is FWD and not RWD. I don't really agree with the reviewer assessment that Nissan learned slot from their experience and built something with a range, space and so on...the fact that the AWD has smaller boot, no frunk at all.. less range than the competition with FWD as standard...not very encouraging and bit too late.
The Nissan Leaf *can* do V2H through its CHAdeMO port and has been able to since day 1. It's just that doing it through the DC port means you need an expensive off-board inverter to take it back to AC, which is why the main reason they aren't everywhere yet. They supported it more in Japan, where natural disasters are frequent enough that a £8000 electric backup system is maybe worth it. The CCS standard didn't support bidirectional power transfer until a couple of months ago, and now automakers can *start* building bidirectional CCS systems, including Nissan, Audi/VW, Fiat etc. Nissan and their early V2G promises have been let down by the CCS standard and its victory over CHAdeMO.
By-the-by, Hyundai/Kia/Genesis are taking the better route, IMO. They modified their on-board AC-to-DC charger unit to be bidirectional and export power from the vehicle as AC. This greatly simplifies the bidirectional wallbox, which still needs more sophisticated comms hardware than a unidirectional charge point, but doesn't need power converters, reducing the cost to ~£1k. They need the same updated technical standard as CCS to negotiate with a wallbox, but Ioniq 5s/EV6s/GV60s that have V2L are V2H-ready (apparently they need a software update, but that's it). Hyundai have been trialling the technology in Utrecht (the V2G capital of the world). Renault participated in similar trials with modified Zoes, but who knows how ready the CMF-EV platform is for a V2L/bidirectional on-board charger?
I want to see Jack in the boot of every day now. Make it a thing!
Also, jack opened that boot easier than someone else on a different video...
Great review, and a beautiful car. Seems about £5k too expensive?
Or £15K too expensive....... ?!
or £20k too expensive?
Jack, you are in the boot of the car...looks good, just a weird Color. Always fun to see you trying to fit in the back. Keep doing the good work.looking fwd to the live show. Stay safe
Jack, you’re in the boot of a car 😄
Somebody has been watching a Norwegian!?
Thanks but I’ll take the Megane Electric instead!
Watch out,,,,it’s not the same even though they have platform sharing. Renault uses non- permanent magnet motor for higher effciency , but the design with sleeve requires maintenance. Probably replacing the motor with a refurbished unit when worn out. Nissan uses japan made permanent magnet motors. No need for service in the cars entire lifetime.
When the internet is flooded with Porsche Cayman GT4RS videos, still had to take some time to give this a watch. How will Ariya stand out? Well, by being really stylish, having a thoughtfully designed, simple and spacious cabin and offer good charging. I thought the price would be a problem, but it looks super premium, it could literally sit with a Volvo, something similar or even higher in price point. Lovely car, can’t wait to get up and personal with it myself.
I really don't like the open foot well in the front, if I put something in the passenger footwell I'd like it to stay there not roll around and get below my feet and the peddles, they would be far better off using that space to house some of the electronics and give us a frunk to have more usable storage.
To play devils advocate, a flat footwell allows you to enter/exit the car from any side. Might not sound like a big deal but I think it makes daily living with it a lot more practical
"No frunk" is a sure sign of "common platform utilising parts bin"
Disappointed Nissan aren't at the "Tesla stage" with packaging systems.
@@GlitterGuru Yup - if you have to park next to a wall etc, being able to get out the other side is a definite advantage. That said, I think there's room for a middle-ground... a 6" divider would help stop things sliding across by accident, whilst still making it easy to get in/out etc.
@@rogerstarkey5390 In this case, 'no frunk' is because it's FWD - the boot is bigger instead. (or rather, the 4WD version gets a smaller boot, instead of comprising the frunk as it does in most other EVs)
Jack…you are in the boot of a car!
Towing is the biggest question I have to full e-cars. Would love to see you guys do some real world testing.
The data is well out there. Big caravan will more than double consumption. Small cargo trailer still a huge impact.
TFL Truck is a good resource for BEV towing tests.
carwow did a good one. comparing roof boxes vs caravans. worth a watch
E-cars can tow, but this smegging thing is FWD. I'd buy something else. Plenty of RWD electric hatchbacks, which is a tasty proposition.
@@johnknight9150 The 4WD version looks good. It's mainly for towing a small (4.5m) boat. Slippery ramps need a bit of extra grip.
I like the simple and refined lines on the outside and I could definitely get used to that interior.
The range/battery size is "got" to be the first spec mentioned on any electric car
I would have agreed 10 years ago, I think that unless it's really out of the ordinary (Citroen Ami) that these days it's always plenty.
Does it? It's not my number one priority, but I live in a city.
Just go straight to Bjørn Nyland.
If he's tested it, you'll have comparative spreadsheets for winter/ summer/ temperature/ tyre/ speed/ pack size/ *efficiency* figures, plus extensive driving impressions day/ night.
Not to mention "banana boxes"
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Only downside, he can't figure out what "that thing" is 😉
@@timscott3027 You live in a city ... so why are you considering an enormous crossover?
@@MrAdopado I'm not
Jack you are in the trunk of the car. Keep doing that.
Glad to see it join the EV group, but it is overpriced.
Most will not choose this Nissan when it is close to the same price as Tesla.
$39,000 and they would have a market.
about a month back a local dealership had a couple of the new electric Hyundai Ionic 5's. And while I love the design, I'm was stunned by the sticker price.
Nobody is going to choose a korean car over a japanese car if they're around the same price. and if a tesla is even cheaper, well then that's the end of that.
They did sell right away though. lol. and that's because the gas prices almost doubled in the USA and people are buying up any all hybrid and electric vehicles, even at higher prices than they should. shame really.
Jack you're in the boot of a car! Great video actually.Thanks for pointing out the stingy headroom in the front.
As a Leaf owner for four years, I was really looking forward to the Ariya. But it has taken too long and now I have an EV6 which I love and a better car all round. And I think Jack agrees with me, no?
Did you have to wait for your ev6?
@@jsanders100 I was lucky as I only waited 3 weeks. There was one available at the port which was the spec I wanted. Otherwise I would be waiting until December, probably.
Jack... Your reviews are always entertaining and informative and your enthusiasm is contagious. One little niggle: casual clobber isn't a great look alongside high-spec wheels! Still and all, thanks for the great work you and Bobby and the team keep on doing week after week.
Well, you had to have SOMETHING to comment about, I guess.......
@@andymccabe6712 I spent my career helping people look better. It's in my jeans, I guess!
Hmm, I like the design of ioniq 5 more 😁 maybe because it 'looks' smaller
Jack you’re in the boot of a car! 🤣
Starting to see more and more electric cars out on the roads, which is great! Surely the prices have got to start coming down soon, once they get to around the £15k mark I think we’ll start to see a lot more.
I want to feel your positively so much because you present this car so well👌
However if anyone ever says "model y competitor" there has to be a physical price mentioned.
Also "platform" sharing for EV's feels almost like saying a phone with a new case.
I want to be optimistic so much but at the end of the day... Buzzwords.
Agree.
It has to "compete" with other "contenders" first.
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As it stands, in a rapidly expanding market, any vehicle without square wheels should sell every example made.
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Time to get away from the "chihuahua competes with big dog" mentality.
Stick with "dogs are better than cats"
(Disclaimer, I have nothing against cats. I like cats. It's just an example!)
"Jack, you were in the boot of a car"....the Nissan Ariya!! Loving your energyand presentation. Also being on the taller end of the scale is very useful as well as me being not quite as tall means that I and my son would easily fit into cars!!
I'm so glad that there's such a wide range of British car reviewers, Rory at Autotrader, the guy at tyre reviews, Scott at Driver61 and this guy.
The Americans think they need to sound like every single word they say is filled with excitement and hype, and it's f***ing annoying.
The British reviewers are more refined, more controlled, more sensible, more intelligent and allow the cars to shine or show their flaws, rather than it all being about the person's hyperactive personality.
You should never ever leave out Johnny Smith. For that matter not all Brits but Thomas at Autofueghel and Throttle House.
I watched an Anerican channel the other day review a Tesla and it was so artificial I switched straight off.
Jack, you’re in the boot of a car!
I really really can't see why you'd go for this when the Y exists.
Quality
@@korpiusleitinusk6736 from Nissan? You joking? I've owned a Leaf, never again.
More premium than a Y and better looking in his opinion than a Mach E. Excellent interior touches and nice styling. A good car. Didn't you hear what he said?
@@colinnich In your experience and that's the leaf. Robert loves his leaf.
@@JohnnyZenith I certainly heard his opinion. it seems our opinions differ...
The Y is bigger inside, better finish than any Nissan I've seen. Faster, more powerful, better driver aids, safer, better resale value, more headroom, better seats, charges twice as fast, I'm guessing more range, access to the supercharger network, 400 kWh free per year, a frunk, flatfold rear seats, 7 seat option, free Internet, better cells, active cooling and heating of the pack, LFP option, heatpump heating and cooling so the range is basically the same summer and winter.
But yeah, that Nissan name badge, that will get the girls...
LED lights back running across the entire back - I like this on all new cars.
Boot, you're in the Jack of a car!
Great review as always!
Jack you look so comfortable in the boot, good review, cheers
This is the 3rd Ariya video I've watched this evening and, I have to say, the production quality of this Fully Charged content is leagues ahead of the others - beautiful work...
Having said that, I'd like to take you to task a wee bit, Jack, on your "big range" suggestion - 'another' channel did an efficiency drive whilst at Milbrook - as you'd expect, a mix of urban and high-speed driving - and the 63kWh battery, front-wheel-drive model that's supposed to do 220+ miles ran at only 2.7 miles/kWh = about 170 miles on a 7 degrees C, windless day... pretty poor, to be honest...
Also, as clever as Nissan reckon they've been with their flatter charging curve, both battery sizes still take 30-35 mins for a 10%-80% charge - so absolutely 'average'...
I just find it hugely disappointing that Nissan, as the original pioneer of the accessible, everyman's family EV back in 2011 try to pedal such 'average-ness' on to the car buying public... it's yet ANOTHER aerodynamically-inefficient SUV, only created to line the manufacturer's coffers... 🥱
Jack you’re in the boot of a car!
Great little review and looks to be a promising EV indeed. Will keep my eye on it.
I can't believe they put a CPU in the infotainment that manages to look 15 years old and 5 fps.
As is tradition.
It is pre production
@@Alex-cw3rz 'Pre-production' usually means that parts are picked and supply contracts locked in - all their doing is e.g. tuning the suspension and optimising the construction sequencing, etc... they're unlikely to completely replace the Infotainment internals at this stage.
That said, I also don't agree that the infotainment looks that bad - it's certainly looking better than a lot of other in-house automaker attempts at infotainment..
Jack, you are in the boot of a car.
Google handling the software? So even more data for them to sell?
Less incentive to look at the Ariya, not more incentive.
The 2007 Nissan Altima SE (I think that was the fancy trim level) was a great car.
Whatever infotainment system you have will harvest your data. Just read the t&cs
Google writing the software doesn't mean it'll be google harvesting your data - it'll be Nissan (who may or may not sell it to Google).
I am so excited about this car. Seems like a great sequel to the leaf
I've yet to see an electric car at the price of a Tesla, that I'd even remotely consider over a Tesla. I'm looking for someone to beat them on price, and go basic. They don't have the engineering chops to beat Tesla.
This is what I'm after. I'd honestly be fine with an electric version of my '12 Jetta. Same features, just 450+ km's charge on a cold winter's day and I'm happy.
Jaguar I pace is one, Porsche Taycan is another. Seen as two of the top engineers at Tesla have been poached just in the past few months and others have been as well not sure your entirely right on the engineering chops. Also does your praise of engineering include build quality because if so, I'm glad no other car company has as awful build quality as them.
@@Alex-cw3rz The low build quality is a thing of the past. Come up with a new reason to complain about Tesla.
@@SirHackaL0t. in the past? their last recall was a couple of months ago how is that a thing of the past 🤦♂️so you want other reasons, how about they promised a semi truck, cybertruck and the Roadster and all have been delayed the lorry seems to have been outright cancelled. More vapourware from musk.
@@Alex-cw3rz What was the last recall?
And announcing a vehicle and taking years to deliver it is the norm, but is nothing to do with build quality. Get your arguments straight.
Millbrook - think of it as Drivers heaven !! Been there several times, once with Porche. Met Tiff Needel, Derek Bell and other notables. Did 185 mph on the ring - most peculiar sensation.
No info about battery temp. management - 'Leafgate'.
I sure hope they have learnt their lessons on building the worlds shittyest EV battery aka the leak..
Reminds me of a railway locomotive snowplough.
I'll wait for the comparison with the new Renault.
Jack, you are in the boot of a car. Madness.
Jack reviews are the best
If that charging curve graph is correct, I think it means Nissan has done something really cool with the battery configuration.
It seems to be suggesting we will see 100+ kw power possibly into the 90% SOC range. That would be very practical in the real world.
Good job! As a Nissan Leaf owner I can imagine myself getting this in a couple of years, when they have ironed out all the small issues. 🙏🏽☺️🎉
Thanks for this. Been interested in the Ariya for a while and have been watching a lot of 'first ride' videos over the past week. This is the best one I've seen. Honest impressions and not just someone repeating the sales brochure. Also helps that, standing at 6'6", I was happy to see what a 6'5" looked like inside the car. You've earned a like and subscribe! Want to hear what you think about the final version, the e-force platform, and the red paint.