- Nissan's engineering and design teams worked to maximise Ariya's driving range with a decade of electric vehicle know-how
- Targeted drag coefficient of 0.297 means Ariya is expected to become the most aerodynamic Nissan crossover
- Ariya's meticulously-shaped design seamlessly slices through the air, helping to maximise driving efficiency
PARIS – Drawing on a decade of technical expertise in electric vehicle and crossover innovation, Ariya is expected to become the company's most aerodynamic crossover since establishing the segment in 2007, targeting a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.297*.
From the precisely shaped body lines to strategically placed air ducts, Ariya's advanced aerodynamics are anticipated to enhance the long-range performance of its advanced electric powertrain. All these efforts, led by the engineering teams from around the globe, will result in an expected increase of range that will be made official following homologation later in the year.
"Following official homologation of the Nissan Ariya later this year, we anticipate the range to improve compared to the 500km figure shared in 2020 during the World Premiere. This will give drivers more efficiency and confidence to go even further on a single charge," said Marco Fioravanti, VP Product Planning, Nissan Europe.
Each element of Ariya's shape was adjusted in microscopic detail by the engineering teams at Nissan Technical Centre Europe in the UK. Ariya's flat underbody produces a stable and predictable ride, while the front-facing aerodynamic intelligent shield and clean body lines reduce drag. Refined by design teams in Japan and the UK, the result is a clean shape that helps the vehicle slice through the air, optimising it for highly efficient driving.
"With the growing shift towards electric mobility, aerodynamic testing is becoming increasingly important. The aerodynamics of electric vehicles are directly linked to how efficiently the vehicle moves – less drag and better stability allows the customer to drive longer distances before having to recharge," said Sarwar Ahmed, Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics Engineer at Nissan Technical Centre Europe.
Embed this cinemagraph on your website
Defined by the pursuit to meet the needs of drivers, Ariya is the epitome of Nissan's innovation in electric mobility. Offering customers a new level of driving range, the advanced electric coupé crossover is ready for the drivers of tomorrow and marks the start of a new era for Nissan electric vehicles.
Helen Perry, Head of Electric Passenger Cars & Infrastructure for Nissan in Europe, said: "The Nissan Ariya is the result of a truly global effort. Together, we worked to bring new creative aerodynamic features to Ariya which – combined with its powerful performance, connected technologies and revolutionary new EV design – will with no doubt meet our customers' expectations."
Behind-the-scenes video content revealing the expertise behind Ariya's aerodynamic performance can be watched on YouTube here. Bespoke images from Nissan's wind tunnel facility in France, and never-before-seen images of Ariya on the open road, are available to view and download here.
To be the first to receive exclusive updates on Ariya, you can join the 27,000 people who've registered interest across Europe by visiting Nissan Europe Consumer sites here.
Find out more about wind tunnel and aerodynamic testing here.
*Current assumption, pending final internal testing and homologation.
For more information about Nissan's products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit nissan-global.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube.
# # #
About Nissan in Europe
Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 16,000 staff across locally based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. In 2019, Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced about 465,000 vehicles including award-winning crossovers, commercial vehicles, and the Nissan LEAF. Pursuing a goal of zero emissions and zero fatalities on the road, Nissan is leading the field with its vision of Intelligent Mobility. Designed to guide Nissan's product and technology pipeline, this 360 degree approach to the future of mobility will anchor critical company decisions around how cars are powered, how cars are driven, and how cars integrate into society.
