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MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Nissan Ariya that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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Equipped with the smallest battery in the Ariya lineup, the base Engage trim with front-wheel drive pulls the starting price below $40k. However, that modest 66-kWh battery and its 216-mile range rating make this version a hard pass in our book. We can forgive range in the low 200s if it's the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, but the Ariya Engage FWD is not that.
Well, that's more like it. Don't even think about the base Engage FWD trim when the Venture+ FWD exists — it gives you almost 100 more miles of range for almost the same price. In fact, the Ariya Venture+ FWD is the longest-range Ariya of all, and you get a little extra power, too. The Venture+ FWD takes the Ariya from back-of-the-pack to solid contender status.
Adding the second motor gives the Ariya a towing rating, so there's that. Of course, the bigger draw is a huge bump in power and torque, but you're going to want the bigger battery, too — the base Engage AWD trim's smaller battery barely gets past the 200-mile range threshold.
The EPA's not making our job easy here. Mystifyingly, the Evolve+ FWD ($44,190) and the Empower+ FWD ($47,690) are rated for 15 fewer miles of range than the Venture+ FWD, even though the latter is only 80 pounds lighter — and they all use the same powertrain and the same wheels and tires. In the real world, we suspect the range differences between these three trims will be vanishingly small. It comes down to the features you want, then, such as a panoramic moonroof, which is unavailable on the Venture+ but comes standard on the other two.
The bigger battery is a must-have in any Ariya, but certainly if you want all-wheel drive. The difference between 205 miles of range and 272 is huge, and remember, that's on a 100% charge — a normal 80% charge gives you significantly less. Notably, the Evolve+ e-4ORCE starts $3k higher than the Engage+ e-4ORCE, checking in at $48,190. That premium gets you a panoramic moonroof and Nissan's 360-degree camera system, but it's essentially the same vehicle as the Engage+ e-4ORCE.
The data here represents the Platinum+ e-4FORCE trim's peak efficiency and range, which come courtesy of the standard 19-inch wheels. If you want to add the optional 20-inch wheels, the EPA drops you down to 39 kWh/100 mi. on the efficiency front and 257 miles of range, although Nissan won't charge you extra to look better. Note how much the weight goes up when you jump to the Platinum+ — this is the big boy of the Ariya lineup. Nappa leather upholstery, a Bose audio system and Nissan's upgraded ProPilot 2.0 driver assistance technologies are among the upgrades.
What are the different versions of the 2024 Ariya, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2024 Ariya specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | Range | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Ariya Single Motor FWD "Engage" (66-kWh Battery) | $39,590 | Electric | 216 mi | 214 hp | 221 lb-ft |
| 2024 Nissan Ariya Single Motor FWD "Venture+" (91-kWh Battery) | $41,190 | Electric | 304 mi | 238 hp | 221 lb-ft |
| 2024 Nissan Ariya Dual Motor AWD "Engage e-4ORCE" (66-kWh Battery) | $43,590 | Electric | 205 mi | 335 hp | 413 lb-ft |
| 2024 Nissan Ariya Single Motor FWD "Evolve+ | Empower+" (91-kWh Battery) | $44,190 | Electric | 289 mi | 238 hp | 221 lb-ft |
| 2024 Nissan Ariya Dual Motor AWD "Engage+ | Evolve+ e-4ORCE" (91-kWh Battery) | $45,190 | Electric | 272 mi | 389 hp | 442 lb-ft |
| 2024 Nissan Ariya Dual Motor AWD "Platinum+ e-4ORCE" (91-kWh Battery) | $54,190 | Electric | 267 mi | 389 hp | 442 lb-ft |
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