Say hello to…
…the Nissan Ariya Nismo, the quickest and most luxurious version of the brand’s all-electric mid-sized SUV. The Ariya Nismo has a 429hp motor powering all four wheels and is fed by a 87kWh battery. The result is a 0-60mph time of 5.0 seconds and a WLTP range of 261 miles.
Standard specification includes as standard 20-inch alloys, clever cruise control, auto high beam, 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, satellite navigation, 360-degree camera, connected services, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless charger, front and rear USB A and USB C connections, front fog lights, rear privacy glass, power-fold door mirrors, powered boot lid, dual-zone climate control, heat pump, auto wipers, powered front seats, heated front seats, head up display, a powered panoramic roof and heated steering wheel.
Is the Nissan Ariya Nismo suitable for my fleet?
Nissan’s Ariya Nismo may be the ‘fast’ version, but it’s more akin to a top specification version of the range, despite the race-bred name. Don’t think of it as BMW M-car rival, more of a top-spec Tesla competitor.
With an 87kWh battery and despite all the power, efficiency isn’t that far down on the entry level version we’d previously driven. That said, 2.8 miles per kWh still isn’t great, but the real-world range of 243miles is fine.
The maximum charge speed hasn’t been increased for the Nismo, which means that while 130kW was pretty good when the Ariya was launched, it now looks slow against rivals.
Leasing a Nissan Ariya Nismo
Nissan is quoting £770 a month on a 36 PCP contract with a £3,000 deposit and 10,000 miles a year. Gensen Reports forecasts a monthly maintenance cost of £47. Class 1A NIC comes in at £23 a month.
Driving a Nissan Ariya Nismo
After just a short distance it’s obvious the Ariya Nismo is much more of a luxury version of the car than an out-and-out sports version.
Yes, the Ariya is quick, and it may look sporty, but there’s nothing particularly raw about the driving experience, or, for that matter, much in the way of fun-factor.
Get your head around this concept and the Ariya Nismo makes a lot of sense as an alternative to premium rivals.
Refinement in everyday driving is up there with the class best. Low speed ride comfort is good too, as it motorway speed comfort. Only in the mid-speeds does the ride become a unsettled, particularly over potholes.
The steering is light too, which adds to the car’s refined nature.
Inside, the Ariya Nismo has the same high quality and clean-looking dashboard. This is a double-edged sword; the touch-sensitive controls look brilliant, but they’re not easy to locate and use when you’re on the move.
The infotainment system is quick to respond to inputs and the screen is clear. Nissan has made it easier to turn off the warnings for lane keeping and speed limits, which is welcome.
Overall, the Ariya Nismo is a welcome addition to the range, just don’t expect it to be as sporty as billed.
Verdict on the Nissan Ariya Nismo
Range topping Ariya is a refined, rather than sporty, quick SUV.
Nissan Ariya Nismo
- Model: Nissan Ariya Nismo
- Power: 429hp
- Torque: 600Nm
- Max speed: 124mph
- 0-62mph: 5.0s
- Official range: 261 miles
- Test range: 243 miles
- CO2 emissions: 0g/km
- BIK tax band 2025/26: 3%
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