Nissan reveals production Ariya electric SUV

Nissan revealed the production version of its Ariya electric vehicle (EV), a 5-door SUV with an intended range of 300 miles. Nissan claims the Ariya will go on sale in Japan next year, with U.S. and Canadian sales beginning before the end of 2021 at a $40,000 starting price. The Ariya Concept made its debut at the 2019 Tokyo Auto show, and the production version is similar in size, configuration and range to the upcoming Ford Mustang Mach-E and Volkswagen ID4.

According to Nissan's COO Ashwani Gupta, the Ariya is key in Nissan's plan to roll out 10 new models in 20 months, and demonstrates the company's commitment to meeting customer demand for SUVs. “The company expects sales of its EVs and e-POWER electrified models to be more than 1 million units a year by the end of fiscal 2023,” Gupta said. “The Ariya will play a significant role in attaining that goal.”