Nissan Ariya - Anyone bought one?
Discussion
PistonTim said:
Had my evolve e4orce since July last year and done 16k so far, happy to help?
Apart from a recall visit for a couple of known bits with earlier cars it's given me no issues at all.
It's chunky (but no more so than many other mid-size SUV) but the short nose is good and the turning circle is excellent, plus the 360 camera makes life easy.
Interior space and layout is excellent.
All well specced, especially evolve trim and there really aren't any options to add, WAY better value in that respect than most other brands.
Heat pump is standard.
It's a genuinely lovely place to be and the high power models have plenty of go too (0-60 mid-5s).
Is there a way of getting e-pedal ON all the time and the keyless entry to work?Apart from a recall visit for a couple of known bits with earlier cars it's given me no issues at all.
It's chunky (but no more so than many other mid-size SUV) but the short nose is good and the turning circle is excellent, plus the 360 camera makes life easy.
Interior space and layout is excellent.
All well specced, especially evolve trim and there really aren't any options to add, WAY better value in that respect than most other brands.
Heat pump is standard.
It's a genuinely lovely place to be and the high power models have plenty of go too (0-60 mid-5s).
Edited by PistonTim on Tuesday 23 April 11:54
Not happy with the central console which doesn't provide much TBH. It is huge and you have to lift the lid to get access to the wireless charger for your phone plus if you want to use Android Auto, you have to connect a cable which means that the lid won't close completely. There was an opportunity to utilize the space below that better. Also AA would probably have been a better choice than Nissan's own proprietary tech.
I also found some sharp plastic edge at the back of the steering and the piano black glossy plastic bits (and the screen) can be fingerprint magnets.
Don't get me wrong though, it is a beautiful, gorgeous piece of tech at an unbeatable price and I am merely suggesting improvements to the Nissan team (should they be avid PH readers).
PS: Found out that Approach keyless feature is off by default. Same for the epedal
https://www.nissan.co.uk/owners/car-repair/car-own...
https://www.nissan.co.uk/owners/car-repair/car-own...
Edited by Pistonheadsdicoverer on Tuesday 23 April 12:17
Edited by Pistonheadsdicoverer on Tuesday 23 April 12:21
Pistonheadsdicoverer said:
Is there a way of getting e-pedal ON all the time and the keyless entry to work?
Not happy with the central console which doesn't provide much TBH. It is huge and you have to lift the lid to get access to the wireless charger for your phone plus if you want to use Android Auto, you have to connect a cable which means that the lid won't close completely. There was an opportunity to utilize the space below that better. Also AA would probably have been a better choice than Nissan's own proprietary tech.
I also found some sharp plastic edge at the back of the steering and the piano black glossy plastic bits (and the screen) can be fingerprint magnets.
Don't get me wrong though, it is a beautiful, gorgeous piece of tech at an unbeatable price and I am merely suggesting improvements to the Nissan team (should they be avid PH readers).
PS: Found out that Approach keyless feature is off by default. Same for the epedal
https://www.nissan.co.uk/owners/car-repair/car-own...
https://www.nissan.co.uk/owners/car-repair/car-own...
The wireless charger is well known for running hot, I use a short USB cable from the connections at the bottom of the arm rest unit and prop the phone in the cupholder.Not happy with the central console which doesn't provide much TBH. It is huge and you have to lift the lid to get access to the wireless charger for your phone plus if you want to use Android Auto, you have to connect a cable which means that the lid won't close completely. There was an opportunity to utilize the space below that better. Also AA would probably have been a better choice than Nissan's own proprietary tech.
I also found some sharp plastic edge at the back of the steering and the piano black glossy plastic bits (and the screen) can be fingerprint magnets.
Don't get me wrong though, it is a beautiful, gorgeous piece of tech at an unbeatable price and I am merely suggesting improvements to the Nissan team (should they be avid PH readers).
PS: Found out that Approach keyless feature is off by default. Same for the epedal
https://www.nissan.co.uk/owners/car-repair/car-own...
https://www.nissan.co.uk/owners/car-repair/car-own...
Edited by Pistonheadsdicoverer on Tuesday 23 April 12:17
Edited by Pistonheadsdicoverer on Tuesday 23 April 12:21
Do you mean the steering wheel has sharp edges? That's not normal and should be looked at.
PistonTim said:
The wireless charger is well known for running hot, I use a short USB cable from the connections at the bottom of the arm rest unit and prop the phone in the cupholder.
Do you mean the steering wheel has sharp edges? That's not normal and should be looked at.
Do you mean the steering wheel has sharp edges? That's not normal and should be looked at.
See the black line that separate the light grey from the dark grey area (from bottom of the picture towards the top). That's a sharp-ish edge. This is where my thumbs (left and right) are usually located when on the steering wheel (3 and 9-oclock). It's definitely not a pleasant experience. Will probably use something to cover it temporarily.
AA not working for me. I will have to look for other cables, probably c-to-c
Pistonheadsdicoverer said:
PistonTim said:
The wireless charger is well known for running hot, I use a short USB cable from the connections at the bottom of the arm rest unit and prop the phone in the cupholder.
Do you mean the steering wheel has sharp edges? That's not normal and should be looked at.
Do you mean the steering wheel has sharp edges? That's not normal and should be looked at.
See the black line that separate the light grey from the dark grey area (from bottom of the picture towards the top). That's a sharp-ish edge. This is where my thumbs (left and right) are usually located when on the steering wheel (3 and 9-oclock). It's definitely not a pleasant experience. Will probably use something to cover it temporarily.
AA not working for me. I will have to look for other cables, probably c-to-c
And there should not be a sharp edge there, that needs a dealer to take a look and make swap it out?
Join the 'UK Nissan Ariya Owners Group' (the one with 1.6k members) on facebook too if you are able.
From a review I found online...
Two minor points of criticism regarding the workmanship: on the steering wheel, the transition from the leather to the plastic controls is quite sharp-edged and shaped in such a way that the thumbs keep rubbing against this edge, depending on the hand position. Not unpleasant, but noticeable.
:/
Two minor points of criticism regarding the workmanship: on the steering wheel, the transition from the leather to the plastic controls is quite sharp-edged and shaped in such a way that the thumbs keep rubbing against this edge, depending on the hand position. Not unpleasant, but noticeable.
:/
Pistonheadsdicoverer said:
Is there a way of getting e-pedal ON all the time and the keyless entry to work?
Ah the e-pedal. I remember that and recall I didn't like it. I found it far too agressive with braking, though I accept that might be a setting somewhere (only had the car for a day). We used it for the first 30-40 miles of the 200 we drove and predicted range sat around 260-270.Once I switched it off, and drove like I drive my Leaf, that range, after maybe 10-15 minutes, had increased to 310+.
I'm sure the e-pedal is very clever, but when I drive my Leaf I flick it in and out of B mode as I approach bends, roundabouts, etc... and I am very good at judging the slowing down. There's no doubt in my mind that's how you get maximum range.
Perhaps I'd have got used to the e-pedal, but one thing I can say for sure is that the control in the Leaf to switch modes is far nicer to use.
Turtle Shed said:
Ah the e-pedal. I remember that and recall I didn't like it. I found it far too agressive with braking, though I accept that might be a setting somewhere (only had the car for a day). We used it for the first 30-40 miles of the 200 we drove and predicted range sat around 260-270.
Once I switched it off, and drove like I drive my Leaf, that range, after maybe 10-15 minutes, had increased to 310+.
I'm sure the e-pedal is very clever, but when I drive my Leaf I flick it in and out of B mode as I approach bends, roundabouts, etc... and I am very good at judging the slowing down. There's no doubt in my mind that's how you get maximum range.
Perhaps I'd have got used to the e-pedal, but one thing I can say for sure is that the control in the Leaf to switch modes is far nicer to use.
I will try that.Once I switched it off, and drove like I drive my Leaf, that range, after maybe 10-15 minutes, had increased to 310+.
I'm sure the e-pedal is very clever, but when I drive my Leaf I flick it in and out of B mode as I approach bends, roundabouts, etc... and I am very good at judging the slowing down. There's no doubt in my mind that's how you get maximum range.
Perhaps I'd have got used to the e-pedal, but one thing I can say for sure is that the control in the Leaf to switch modes is far nicer to use.
Turtle Shed said:
Pistonheadsdicoverer said:
Is there a way of getting e-pedal ON all the time and the keyless entry to work?
Ah the e-pedal. I remember that and recall I didn't like it. I found it far too agressive with braking, though I accept that might be a setting somewhere (only had the car for a day). We used it for the first 30-40 miles of the 200 we drove and predicted range sat around 260-270.Once I switched it off, and drove like I drive my Leaf, that range, after maybe 10-15 minutes, had increased to 310+.
I'm sure the e-pedal is very clever, but when I drive my Leaf I flick it in and out of B mode as I approach bends, roundabouts, etc... and I am very good at judging the slowing down. There's no doubt in my mind that's how you get maximum range.
Perhaps I'd have got used to the e-pedal, but one thing I can say for sure is that the control in the Leaf to switch modes is far nicer to use.
PistonTim said:
I agree, the ePedal slows you down as soon as your foot lifts even slightly (such as going over a bump and fights against you when rolling on open roads. I have mine off permanently.
I am trying to get the car to remember my driving settings (Eco, B) but it seems to have a mind of its own. I have an inkling it might be down to the fact that I switch off the car without putting it in parking mode first (it does it automatically) but I have to check first.Gassing Station | EV and Alternative Fuels | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff