At its global premiere in
“I can tell you this is a no-compromise car,”
“You have to drive it to feel it,” said Uchida.
The Ariya is set to go on sale in
It will cost about
The Ariya comes with autonomous driving, so it will park itself and brake on imminent collisions, connect to the net and offer concierge-like services. It also boasts features associated with electric cars, such as quick acceleration and a roomy interior.
The crossover blends the muscle drive of a sport-utility vehicle with the comforts of a regular car and is one category that’s selling well even as the pandemic slams auto demand around the world.
Crossover vehicles have accounted for more than 40% of recent
“But it’s clear this is Nissan’s chance to patch up its totally devastated brand image,” Endo said in a telephone interview.
He believes
“Expectations can’t be higher for
Nissan’s profits have tumbled, sinking into a
The Ariya is that one bright spot in recent
Chief Operating Officer
More people see charging a car as everyday, like charging a mobile phone, and so range is becoming less of a concern, he told reporters.
The Ariya's driving range on a single charge will be between 430 kilometers (267 miles) and 610 kms (379 miles), depending on the type of battery and whether the model has a two-wheel or four-wheel drive.
Going electric is becoming increasingly attractive as people become increasingly worried about global warming, the environment and sustainability. Electric cars can get subsidies from various governments, including
Uncertainty remains over how
Ghosn was arrested in
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