ETCM teases the Nissan Ariya EV, launch may happen this year

KUALA LUMPUR: In celebration of the Chinese New Year 2022, the official distributor of Nissan cars in Malaysia, Edaran Tan Chong Malaysia, released a 59-second long greeting video on its social media handle. The clip unveils the action-packed plans of the Japanese automaker as it teases not only one but two upcoming models - Kicks and Ariya EV. We have already discussed the Kicks in detail, so let’s check out the all-electric SUV now.

This is not the first time we are hearing about the likely arrival of Nissan Ariya in Malaysia. Back in 2020, some unofficial reports suggested so. While the price could be a concerned point at that time, things may turn out now in the light of tax breaks announced by the government. In Japan, the Nissan Ariya price starts at 5,390,000 yen (RM 195,959).

The electric crossover boasts a modern design inspired by Timeless Japanese Futurism. Against the measuring tape, it measures 4,595 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width, 1,655 mm in height, and the wheelbase spans 2,775 mm. The weight of the EV (depending on model and equipment) lies between 1,900 kg and 2,200 kg. It rolls on 19-inch wheels as standard wrapped with 235/55R19 tyres.

In the home market, the Nissan Ariya comes with two powertrain options - 2WD or AWD (e-4ORCE). The former is mated to a single motor, while the latter is fitted with a dual-motor setup. The available battery packs are 65 kWh and 90 kWh, offering a maximum range of 450 km and 610 km, respectively on the 2WD model. The AWD models offer slightly less range as compared to 2WD.

As for Malaysia, we expect ETCM will reveal more information in the coming months, so hold on tight.

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