New Nissan LEAF vs. Nissan ARIYA — What is the Distinction?

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Final Up to date on: twenty seventh March 2025, 07:31 am

This query has come into my head repeatedly in the present day. One of many first items of stories I noticed this morning was Nissan’s information in regards to the new Nissan LEAF, the Nissan Micra EV, an electrical INFINITI SUV, an electrical adventure-focused SUV from Nissan, a plug-in hybrid Nissan Rogue, and different Nissan information. The one clear visuals of any of those coming electrical fashions, although, have been two pics of the brand new Nissan LEAF. I instantly thought: wow, that appears rather a lot just like the Nissan ARIYA. Then I began questioning, what’s so totally different about it?

In fact, we don’t have many particulars on the approaching next-gen model of the LEAF, however the footage present it having the same form and probably comparable dimension because the ARIYA. The ARIYA is assessed as a compact crossover SUV. The present LEAF is a compact automotive, however the footage above positive make the approaching LEAF appear like a crossover, so one would presume the brand new model goes to be a compact crossover SUV … in the very same class because the ARIYA. Hmm, unusual. Maybe it may very well be a subcompact crossover SUV? However that appears unlikely.

That is how Nissan describes what’s coming: “Reimagined as a modern and spacious family-friendly crossover, the third-generation all-new Nissan LEAF pairs substantial enhancements in aerodynamics with a extra superior EV structure.” I can’t recover from the truth that Nissan’s second mannequin in its present lineup of EVs could be in the identical automobile class as the corporate’s first. Why not department out extra?

The headlights are totally different, however not even dramatically so. The panoramic roof might be a bit totally different, however not that a lot so.

I feel the brand new LEAF have to be a little bit of a special dimension from the ARIYA, I presume a bit smaller. The “substantial enhancements in aerodynamics” and “extra superior EV structure” make me assume it is going to even be extra environment friendly, and thus have extra vary than the ARIYA, which has a rated vary of 216 to 289 miles.

The ARIYA worth begins at round $40,000 and goes as much as a base of about $54,000 for the highest-performance trim, whereas the beginning costs of the 2 Nissan LEAF trims are simply above $28,000 and $36,000. Presumably, apart from being a bit smaller, the brand new LEAF can have considerably much less fancy inside supplies, much less infotainment, and/or decrease efficiency ranges. If not, then I’m actually misplaced.

In fact, as we are able to see, the brand new LEAF can be coming in new shade selections.

Every other notable variations (or similarities) you’ve noticed, or expectations for the brand new LEAF in comparison with the ARIYA?