Nissan Ariya to be announced for the JDM July 15, 2020

[Toby]

Reviewers that are not neck deep in EV details (charging rate/battery tech, efficiency, etc..) seem to like the Ariya.

Glad they like it; I don't. It's too big and rather ugly. I don't like those high nosed front ends that are so popular these days. We saw one at our local dealer and were truly unimpressed. What the world doesn't need is another large SUV.

As to "stylish and practical" we have a Leaf.

[DougWantsALeaf]

I also find even as the EV world.advsnces, I still really like my Leaf Plus. It still really meets my vehicle needs.

I occasionally let my thoughts wander to a an EV6 or Taycan, but the thought of dropping over 50K (or 150K) on a car quickly pulls me back.

[DougWantsALeaf]

Generally positive, but I agree on the confusing trim levels and mixed interiors.

https://youtu.be/ibtgNP6adqg?si=bjfvGEhZyjpMt-_Q

[DaveinOlyWA]

I also find even as the EV world.advsnces, I still really like my Leaf Plus. It still really meets my vehicle needs.

I occasionally let my thoughts wander to a an EV6 or Taycan, but the thought of dropping over 50K (or 150K) on a car quickly pulls me back.

Agreed but what also complicates things is EVERYTHING ELSE. After 5 leases, I bought my plus. 4 years, 1.24% interest. I am in no hurry to pay it off

But it still hits 250 miles in Summer (not a guess)
Has zero issues (I don't use cruise control. I found it to be a very inefficient way to drive)
Approaching 50,000 miles on OEM tires with plenty of tread left.

I mean there is no compelling reason to get rid of what I have...except the fact that new licensed driver will be among our midsts "next" week.

[DougWantsALeaf]

My range this morning on my SV+ was 280. Not bad for 10% degradation.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lm6ec2HTVcqiBgd47

I also am not complaining. Down to a new standard range M3 range.

[DaveinOlyWA]

My range this morning on my SV+ was 280. Not bad for 10% degradation.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lm6ec2HTVcqiBgd47

I also am not complaining. Down to a new standard range M3 range.

At this point I am unwilling to call it "degradation" I will refer to mine as "8.8% withheld until further notice"

[cwerdna]

Indeed. If Nissan wants to actually move Leafs and Ariyas in the US, they're going to need take advantage of the $7500 Federal tax credit commercial leasing loophole and pass most/all of the savings onto lessees and/or offer dirt cheap leases.

As for no longer being able to purchase Nisasn EVs at end of lease (https://www.nissanfinance.com/nmachelp/ ... uage=en_US), that is definitely very off-putting too. They would get more takers if they dropped that and did the above.

Info verified thru Ray at Everett Nissan. TBH; I am shocked. I do fairly well at seeing reasons why things happen even when they are completely against my grain but there is logical path on this one.

Another thing to note; lease cash to cover fed credits NOT available on the LEAF. so they are pushing everyone hard to the Ariya and despite the price, I know bunch who have done exactly that. Some are very happy, no one is upset and more waited for AWD so still in the evaluation stage but prelim comments has everyone happy.

https://www.carsdirect.com/deals-articl ... ase-option written July 24, 2023 claims:
"Nissan has quietly brought back the purchase option on its EV leases. According to a bulletin sent to dealers, consumers leasing a new Nissan Leaf hatchback or Ariya crossover now have the ability to buy their EV at lease end.

The change took effect nationally on July 6th on both Leaf and Ariya leases when the latest Nissan deals were introduced. If you were hoping to buy your EV once your lease was up, this could be an important development."

https://www.nissanfinance.com/nmachelp/ ... uage=en_US still hasn't been updated to reflect this and was last updated in Jan 2023. Hmm...

https://www.nissanfinance.com/nmachelp/ ... uage=en_US still is unchanged. It still contains the verbiage:
"Please note that Electric Vehicle (EV) leases initiated 12/12/2022 or after are not eligible for purchase during the term of the contract or at maturity when the lease contract ends (this includes both direct Lessor and Dealer-initiated payoffs)."

[DougWantsALeaf]

Starting to see a few Ariyas on the roads in Chicago..just a few so far though.

[dgpcolorado]

We had an EV event in the tiny town, population 1100, near where I live, with more than a dozen different models of EVs. The Grand Junction Nissan dealer brought an Ariya — first one I've ever seen up here in rural mountain Colorado. Even though it was fairly pricey, of interest to me was the sticker in the window saying that leases start at $299/month. If true, that seems like a pretty good deal to give the Ariya a try while the EV market shakes out.

[knightmb]

We had an EV event in the tiny town, population 1100, near where I live, with more than a dozen different models of EVs. The Grand Junction Nissan dealer brought an Ariya — first one I've ever seen up here in rural mountain Colorado. Even though it was fairly pricey, of interest to me was the sticker in the window saying that leases start at $299/month. If true, that seems like a pretty good deal to give the Ariya a try while the EV market shakes out.

Especially if the dealer can take the $7500 tax bonus and have a contract to buy after lease for the remaining value. I have access to a lot of them here where I am (Nissan HQ basically) but haven't tried to use LeafSpy on them to see what happens yet.