Detailed first drive of the 2023 Nissan Ariya with the long range 87kWh battery and front-wheel drive.

The Nissan Ariya is pretty late launching in Australia, but when it gets here, it will offer Aussie buyers another decent midsize electric crossover option. It’ll mainly compete with the Tesla Model 3, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the forthcoming Ford Mustang Mach-E and Volkswagen ID4.

The Ariya is relatively laid-back – but our efficiency on the first test was alarming. Let's see how it goes in the real world.

Time codes:
0:00 - Ariya release date
0:22 - Why the delay?
0:40 - Battery choices
0:50 - In this review
1:18 - Interior
3:38 - Back seats
4:31 - Styling
5:05 - 468L boot space
5:47 - Driving dynamics
7:51 - Range and efficiency
8:58 - Charging
9:38 - Safety features
9:56 - Verdict from first drive

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