SHOULD YOU BUY THE LATEST NISSAN ARIYA? THOROUGH REVIEW BY A MECHANIC

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This review of the Nissan Ariya highlights its surprisingly upscale and well-executed interior, which the reviewer feels is out of its segment, rivaling luxury brands. The comfortable seats, quality materials, and thoughtful design, including the gold accents and open floor plan, are major positives. The reviewer also praises the car's quietness and refined ride, a significant improvement over other Nissan models. However, the Ariya is held back by its thermal management system and resulting range, particularly in colder weather, with the reviewer noting a real-world range of around 200 miles on the 66 kWh battery, which is considered subpar for the segment. The reviewer also points out some gimmicks like the moving center console and the somewhat rudimentary brake-by-wire system that impacts one-pedal driving. Despite these drawbacks, the reviewer concludes that the Ariya is a very surprising and impressive car, especially its interior, and that price drops have made it more competitive.