“It seems Nissan realises that not everyone is a car person; it needs to appeal to a wide audience. The Ariya shows a real focus on design and usability.
“I’m renovating my house and have learnt that money is best spent on the things you touch. In the Ariya, everything you make contact with feels really good, and details like the LED highlights make it a space you look forward to spending time in.broke the mould with its minimalist, open-plan interior, and the Ariya’s dashboard has a similarly clean, simple appeal, but is made more appealing by not being totally reliant on a touchscreen.
“It’s a shame it doesn’t emulate Tesla’s ‘sentry mode’ security system, which monitors the car when you’re away from it, and that the only dash cam offered is a dealer-fit option. This tech really should be integrated. “Nissan hadn’t previously been on my radar when it comes to choosing a car, but if this is the way the brand is thinking, I’ll definitely consider one.”For all the latest reviews, advice and new car deals, sign up to the What Car? newsletter