![]() ![]() Various seat adjustments should allow most drivers to find a comfortable driving position. Though the floor is higher in the Ariya than in other electric SUVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, it's pretty easy to get in and out of the Ariya. The touchscreen is also within close reach of the driver's seat, and the placement of all of the controls up front is well thought out. This would normally be a big downside, but they actually look good and are relatively easy to use because they respond quickly to your touch and make a subtle vibration that indicates when the controls are activated. Touch-sensitive controls line the dashboard and the center console. How’s the interior? It's unlike any other Nissan interior and, yes, we mean that as a compliment. A true one-pedal experience, even as an optional mode, would be a welcome addition. Because of this, you end up having to stop the Ariya with the brake pedal. But unlike many other EVs, it's not a full one-pedal driving mode because the regen suddenly tapers off around 5-7 mph and keeps the SUV rolling forward. It has a mode that slows the car down with regenerative braking when you lift off the accelerator pedal. Nissan also made a strange decision with the Ariya's regenerative brakes. Our test Ariya's stopping distances from 60 mph were acceptable, but the vehicle noticeably shimmied and wiggled, reducing our driver's confidence. ![]() It leans noticeably when you drive it quickly around corners and noses forward in panic-stop situations. Still, the head-snapping acceleration provided by some other EVs is missing, and it seems like Nissan tuned the Ariya to provide a smooth, more progressive acceleration feel. That's certainly quick and makes passing and getting up to speed on a highway entrance ramp an easy affair. ![]() At the Edmunds test track, it sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. How does the ARIYA drive? We tested the Ariya Platinum+ with the dual-motor powertrain. ![]()
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