Nissan Ariya Launches in New Zealand: Pricing, Specs & Market Insights
- Nissan New Zealand has launched the Ariya electric SUV in three models: Engage, Advance, and Evolve.
- Jennie Martin, Nissan NZ country manager, stated that the company sees optimism in the market.
- The Advance model includes additional features like a heated steering wheel, leather upholstery, and more driver-assistance features compared to the Engage model.
Nissan New Zealand has launched the Ariya electric SUV in three models: Engage, Advance, and Evolve. This follows an earlier decision to delay the launch due to a weak electric vehicle market.
Nissan Ariya EV.” width=”1049″ height=”787″ data-caption=”Single-motor versions are FWD, but flagship model is dual-motor AWD.” loading=”lazy”>Jennie Martin, Nissan NZ country manager, stated that the company sees optimism in the market. They believe the launch price will attract buyers and will monitor demand closely.
The Ariya comes in three configurations:
- Engage: 63kWh battery, single-motor front-drive, 160kW power, 398km range.
- Advance: 63kWh battery, single-motor front-drive, similar specifications to Engage.
- Evolve: 87kWh battery, dual-motor AWD, 290kW power, 497km range.
The prices for the models are:
- Engage: $76,990 (launch price: $59,990)
- Advance: $82,990 (launch price: $69,990)
- Evolve: $109,990 (launch price: $89,990)
There is no fixed period for the launch pricing. The company will observe sales trends. The Advance model includes additional features like a heated steering wheel, leather upholstery, and more driver-assistance features compared to the Engage model.
The Evolve model offers more features, including larger wheels, upgraded seating, and increased towing capacity from 750kg to 1500kg.