Eilidh McNaughton
A Nismo electric SUV? Sportier Nissan Ariya spied
The Nissan Ariya electric SUV is yet to make it to Australia, but a potential Nismo performance variant has been spotted testing with racier looks.
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About the Nissan Ariya
Last updated Aug 25, 2025The new Nissan Ariya is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $55,840 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Engage variant and topping out at $71,840 for the Evolve.
There are 4 variants of the Ariya available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2025.
The Nissan Ariya is only available with an electric motor that produces 160kW and 300Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 Ariya is offered with a 10 year, 300,000 km warranty.
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2023 Nissan Ariya Price
Engage
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $55,840 |
Advance
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $59,840 |
Advance+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $63,840 |
Evolve
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $71,840 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Nissan Ariya Specs
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2023 Nissan Ariya Fuel Economy
| Nissan Ariya | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | Electric | - |
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Nissan Ariya FAQs
The cheapest Nissan Ariya is the Engage that starts from $55,840.
The most expensive Nissan Ariya is the Evolve that starts from $71,840.
The best towing capacity of a Nissan Ariya is offered by the Evolve which can tow 1500 kg
The largest Nissan Ariya is the Evolve which measures 1850mm wide, 4595mm in length and sits 1660mm tall.
The most powerful Nissan Ariya is the Evolve which has 290kW of power from its null engine.
The Nissan Ariya is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Nissan Ariya is the Evolve which weighs 2655 kg (kerb weight).
The Nissan Ariya uses electric.