Owned one (63 kWH) since Jan 23. Same white colour as this test. Higher spec Evolve model. Fantastic car. Mostly urban driving, occasional motorway. Range c. 425 kms this Summer, c. 300 kms at peak winter with low single digit temps. Range also impacted by driving mode/style. Fabulous ride. Agree with everything in the video. As regards boot space, passed the horizontal golf bag test, 2 x 20 kg suitcases plus 1/2 carry on bags. Hidden storage underneath luggage floor takes multiple items / cable, car care kit, couple of pairs of golf shoes, and removable shelves still flush. Very cool feature that a ‘air kick’ under the rear end opens the boot when hands full. Only very minor issue is ambient lighting only one colour, no options. Already worried about what could replace it for down the road. Tested Ioniq 5, about to buy 6/22 but then Hyundai cancelled orders for rest of year and luckily Ariya became available. Only 100 on the road in ROI, I understand another 150 due between now and end of 2023. I’ve only seen one on the road in 4 months, it does get stared at as uncommon. Exterior paint excellent, looks fantastic. Every journey long or short is awesome. If in your price range with lower €3.5k grant, highly recommended.

One of the best reviews out there, im between the advance with Skypack or the Evolve. Loveky car and this review has put it to the top of my list! Cheers

Just ordered the evolve eforce spec in the pearl white with pearl black roof ❤❤

The one we've been waiting for, thanks Derek! Excited to see these on the roads and at the charging station.

Congratulations Derek for reaching 10,000 subscribers! 🎉

I've contacted my local Nissan dealer, they won't have any Ariya's in stock for at least a couple of years and Nissan's website won't let you reserve one, all reservations are filled for the next year+. Great car but, I can't get one.

Nice and honest review, it's really a great car, by far the best looking electric SUV in the market. Can't wait for mine 🙂 Ordered an Ariya 87kWh Evolve e-4ORCE. Cheers

I liked your review of the Aryia and have recently put down a deposit on the 63Kw Evolve model, sadly got to wait till March/ April 2023 till it arrives as they are only made in Japan and seemingly they have a full list of orders for this new model... Thanks again 👍

Again a great review. Even put in wildlife sounds. Orders suggest Nissan are getting some dues for being early to market with the Leaf. But price takes the Ayria out of reach for a lot of people. Hope price does not go up any higher. Nissan need an MG4 priced car as do the others. Thanks Des

The ac can be controlled by voice Derek so something to try on your coast to coast range test . Also something to mention in future reviews is the power output of the usb c connectors Derek as people can use them to charge tablets and phones with large batteries quickly if they are high power which would be important to some especially in a family car.

I didn't like it in the beginning, but more I tested it the more I liked it. Especially the awd version, I'm waiting for one hopefully next week.

Hi Derek, interesting to hear your thoughts and it would be included in your top 3. Jury out here until we can check it out. No date for Australia as yet. Keep up the great work. 👍

I have an Ariya 87kWh Evolve in Ceramic Grey coming next month (ordered in May) for 41k€, so excited! It's not a perfect car but it's the best out there in my eyes for my taste and needs.

Great review ..would be great if we could see the spec comparison on the screen as well as you explain ..

After a great test drive have ordered a Silver Evolve 85kw with the Nappa leather and 20 inch wheels, expensive but much more for your money than BMW/Merc/Audi etc, who charge silly money for the extras. looking forward to the Matrix LED lights and ventilated seats especially!!

This one is on top my list.

Order 1 hope its as good as your review

Thanks for the review. Lovely car, but like most EV's price range is out of my reach. The MG is the only real option I could consider

I'm just glad that Nissan has not spend millions designing silly door handles and have kept with simple, efficient, old stye ones. After all, I bet that these new flush fitting handles barely give even a small fraction of a percentage of extra EV range. As for the plastic covers on the wheels. if they're supposed to "aid" in reducing drag, then why are they not different for both sides? if you look at one side, they appear to be sucking air out of the wheel arches, but on the opposite side _(Because they're identical!)_ they look as though they would be blowing air into the wheel arches when going round, when driving!? That aside. I think this is a cracking looking EV and if I couldn't afford the BMW iX, I'd opt for this model _(Even though I can't afford it, either!)._

Hi Derek love the reviews I just took delivery off nissan ariya evolve first electric car stunning inside and out in warm silver just one point in your review your car seems to have wireless android auto my car does not any advice thank you in advance.

Hi Derek , love the styling, size, and extras( rear view mirror camera, heads up display etc) but many reviewers remark how bad the screen tech is , the slow charging and how inefficient it is for the battery size. Do you agree?? Too bad because I love the look. Oh and the price is high as well. Thoughts?

Well done Derek 👏 Nice car However 4x4 will cost serious money and for a Nissan, its a bit excessive. A GTX WITH 300bhp 4x4 at 55k still the best value for me. Regards Jim's Shed

Lets admit that Leaf was the first affordable EV car in the market and that was Carlos Ghosn's success. After him, Nissan's second-gen Leaf has declined in the market. I am very cautious about Ariya

Hi Derek. Great review. Looking forward to taking delivery of my 63kw Ariya in the next few weeks. Question, if my car is delayed until early November for example, should I hold off taking delivery until Jan to get the 231D plate? Never really understood what difference this would make to the eventual resale value.

Nice review Derek. What would you personally take? Fully loaded Ariya or fully loaded ID.4? Cheers mate!

I'm loving the look of the front o fthe new Nissan cars and this one especailly with it fully closed of grill. What is the best looking EV, in your opinion

Lovely "Nissian" Derek. Where are they built? Sunderland?

I’m getting mine before year end. White Pearl . $50K

It seems Nissan missed thing or two with Ariya specifically Leaf being around this long in market.

No full one pedal drive 🥲

Great review as always but I've mixed feelings about this car. Looks stunning inside and out but the efficiency is pretty unspectacular probably due to the pretty poor Cd of just under 0.30 which is odd for such a sleek looking car. Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a big square box and yet it's more slippery through the air. You'd have expected Nissan to be market leaders considering that they brought EVs to the masses but maybe they stuck with the Leaf for too long.

I rang 3 dealers in Dublin today. Not taking orders or doing test drives as it seems like there has been a mess up with pricing. They are hoping to know more by Christmas!! Pretty pathetic from Nissan Ireland. The car itself looks nice though

Can i know your exact height? Curious~looks cramped in there back

What do you think about Volvo XC40 versus Nissan Ariya? I’m a bit taller than you and the coupe form is a bit of concern for me.

That front just looks like an ICE car that they've covered up like some other EV's even though it's a ground up EV. Nevermind the fact that front area will be 'field of death' with serious bugicide going on. As a company though not happy with their treatment of Carlos and the lies to bring him in so Japanese police can arrest him on fake charges. No frunk for a ground up EV??? I honestly would prefer more physical buttons and seeing EVM's review in the UK when the sun is at the right angle the touch buttons can be invisible in certain light.

apparently this wont charge faster than 90kW most of the time.

Power tailgate is on all models.