New Nissan LEAF vs. Nissan ARIYA — What’s the Difference?

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Final Up to date on: twenty seventh March 2025, 09:05 am

This query has come into my head repeatedly at this time. One of many first items of reports I noticed this morning was Nissan’s information concerning the new Nissan LEAF, the Nissan Micra EV, an electrical INFINITI SUV, an electrical adventure-focused SUV from Nissan, a plug-in hybrid Nissan Rogue, and other Nissan news. The one clear visuals of any of those coming electrical fashions, although, had been two pics of the brand new Nissan LEAF. I instantly thought: wow, that appears loads just like the Nissan ARIYA. Then I began questioning, what’s so completely different about it?

In fact, we don’t have many particulars on the approaching next-gen model of the LEAF, however the photos present it having the same form and presumably comparable dimension because the ARIYA. The ARIYA is classed as a compact crossover SUV. The present LEAF is a compact automotive, however the photos above positive make the approaching LEAF appear to be a crossover, so one would presume the brand new model goes to be a compact crossover SUV … in the very same class because the ARIYA. Hmm, unusual. Maybe it may very well be a subcompact crossover SUV? However that appears unlikely.

That is how Nissan describes what’s coming: “Reimagined as a sleek and spacious family-friendly crossover, the third-generation all-new Nissan LEAF pairs substantial improvements in aerodynamics with a more advanced EV architecture.” I can’t recover from the truth that Nissan’s second mannequin in its present lineup of EVs can be in the identical car class as the corporate’s first. Why not department out extra?

The headlights are completely different, however not even dramatically so. The panoramic roof might be a bit completely different, however not that a lot so.

I believe the brand new LEAF have to be a little bit of a unique dimension from the ARIYA. I presume a bit smaller. The “substantial improvements in aerodynamics” and “more advanced EV architecture” make me assume it’ll even be extra environment friendly, and thus have extra vary than the ARIYA, which has a rated range of 216 to 289 miles. Absolutely, the next-gen LEAF will break 300 miles, and presumably even get above 350 miles.

The ARIYA worth begins at round $40,000 and goes as much as a base of about $54,000 for the highest-performance trim, whereas the beginning costs of the 2 Nissan LEAF trims are simply above $28,000 and $36,000. Presumably, apart from being a bit smaller, the brand new LEAF can have considerably much less fancy inside supplies, much less infotainment, and/or decrease efficiency ranges. If not, then I’m actually misplaced.

In fact, as we are able to see, the brand new LEAF can be coming in new colour decisions. That’s all the time enjoyable. I do love this turquoise or teal colour they’re exhibiting it in right here in these preliminary photographs.

Every other notable variations (or similarities) you’ve noticed, or expectations for the brand new LEAF in comparison with the ARIYA?