Test Drive Nissan Ariya Evolve+ Pack: A Noticeable Increase in Power
Visually, you can't distinguish Nissan's new top model from its siblings from the outside. Only once you open the door and a psychedelic blue leather and faux leather world unfolds, which is standard here, do you notice a difference. The last time someone was this bold was Lancia, and we're pleased that Nissan is daring to use real color again, even if it is extremely bold in the monochrome corporate fleet of silver, black, and gray.
Less bold is the comparatively cautious pricing compared to the previous top model, the 225 kW e-4ORCE with Evolve Pack. Because for this, Nissan packs on a hefty 65 kW, which you definitely feel: Where the 225 kW version zips away decisively and reaches 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, the Evolve+ does this in 5.1 seconds, but it feels much more vehement. Quick sprints during overtaking are naturally easier and it does so without an express surcharge: According to WLTP, Nissan also quotes 20.4 kWh/100 km, the same as for the "thirstiest" 225 kW version.
Which brings us to consumption, which according to WLTP is lower in the competition environment than the 20.4 kWh/100 km quoted by Nissan here. At a reasonably mild 13 degrees Celsius, the "Plus" reported between 16.7 kWh/100 km net, which is around 18.4 kWh/100 km gross, while pottering around Tegernsee, up to 26.5 kWh/100 km net, which would be 29.2 kWh/100 km gross, when enthusiastically exploiting the power and potential on the autobahn. Here it also reaches 200 km/h just like the weaker version and is supposed to be able to recharge up to 325 km in 30 minutes, though Nissan specifies a maximum charging power of only 130 kW. However, it can handle 22 kW AC as standard.
So, in the end, we ourselves are faced with the dilemma and must say: Yes, in principle, such a crowning achievement does the Ariya program good, which does not have to be paid for too expensively at 5,000 euros, on the other hand: The "Long-Range" base model in the Advance Pack is already available for 53,490 euros and offers up to 531 kilometers according to WLTP, 33 kilometers more range – and if necessary, it also accelerates to 100 km/h within 7.6 seconds. Even though it does not welcome you in a blue leather lounge.
A test of the "tamer Evolve" and further information can be found in our print issue of VISION Mobility 02-2024 from 16.2.2023.
What does that mean?
In addition to the Evolve+, Nissan had the complete Ariya range with it. And it is now more colorful and diverse than ever and is finally available without restrictions and in full. In fact, the Ariya in its environment is more of an individual designer piece and definitely does the brand good. Even though consumption and charging performance might need to be adjusted again.
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