2025 Nissan Ariya Advance

The 2025 Nissan Ariya Advance brings a distinctly modern interpretation of the electric family wagon, combining a quiet electric drivetrain with a spacious five-door body and a well-equipped cabin. Finished in Gun Metallic, this demo vehicle has travelled 8,229km and pairs its electric motor with a single-speed reduction gear transmission and two-wheel drive.

With 160kW and 300Nm available, the Ariya is configured for smooth, immediate responses rather than the interruptions associated with a conventional multi-speed gearbox. Its electric power steering, three-mode E-Mode selector and E-Pedal function give the driver several ways to tailor the vehicle's responses, while the quietness inherent in the powertrain helps create a more relaxed environment for everyday travel.

The cabin is designed around usability and connectivity. A 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen is matched by a 12.3-inch TFT multi-information display, satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity and wireless phone charging. Voice recognition and digital audio radio add further flexibility, while USB-A and USB-C sockets provide practical options for occupants with different devices.

Comfort equipment is suitably comprehensive for a vehicle intended to cover both routine travel and longer journeys. The Ariya Advance includes two-zone climate control, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and cloth/leatherette upholstery. The driver's seat benefits from two-way power lumbar support, while the front passenger seat has six-way power adjustment. A leather steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, automatic lights and a frameless auto-dimming rear-view mirror contribute to a more polished driving experience.

The wagon layout gives the Ariya useful flexibility, with a 60/40 split second row that can fold, recline and tumble. A hands-free smart tailgate makes access to the cargo area easier when carrying items, while the five-seat arrangement preserves everyday passenger capacity. Rear privacy glass and illuminated front door-sill panels add small but considered touches to the overall package.

Driver assistance is a significant part of the Advance specification. Blind Spot Warning and Blind Spot Intervention help support awareness during lane changes, while Lane Change Warning and Lane Departure Prevention add further assistance on marked roads. ProPILOT, Driver Attention Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition and High Beam Assist are also included. Forward Emergency Braking, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, pedestrian recognition and Rear Cross Traffic Alert with braking provide additional layers of active safety support.

Parking and low-speed manoeuvring are supported by an intelligent Around View Monitor, rear camera, rear-view monitor and parking sensor dash display. Automatic Brake Hold, Hill Start Assist, traction control, Vehicle Dynamics Control and an anti-lock braking system are fitted, while front side airbags, front curtain airbags and seatbelt reminders for all seats contribute to the safety equipment.

• 160kW electric drivetrain with 300Nm of torque
• 1 Speed Reduction Gear transmission and two-wheel drive
• 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen and 12.3-inch TFT display
• Wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto and wireless phone charging
• Two-zone climate control, heated front seats and heated steering wheel
• Hands-free smart tailgate and flexible 60/40 split-folding second row
• ProPILOT, blind spot intervention and lane departure prevention
• Intelligent Around View Monitor, rear camera and parking sensors

As a demo Ariya Advance, this vehicle combines the equipment and presentation of a near-new electric wagon with a recorded odometer reading of 8,229km. Its blend of practical space, strong standard technology and driver-assistance systems makes it a well-rounded introduction to Nissan's electric vehicle range.

Other highlights include Drive train: 2 Wheel Drive; Interior colour: Black.