NISSAN ARIYA E-4ORCE AWD FIRST DRIVE REVIEW: WHY NISSAN NAILED IT

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The Nissan Ariya e-4orce AWD is presented as a significant step up from its front-wheel-drive counterpart, offering a more powerful and refined electric SUV experience. The reviewer highlights the spacious and open interior design, praising features like the movable center console and the innovative, albeit niche, coffee table. The haptic feedback on the touch controls is noted as an improvement over traditional capacitive buttons. While the Pro Pilot 2.0 system is generally effective, it exhibits some confusion with complex signage and can be overly sensitive to lane deviations on narrow roads. The e-4orce powertrain delivers a substantial boost in performance, with acceleration significantly improved over the FWD version, though the power delivery is described as more measured and civilized. Real-world range appears to be around 300 miles, which is respectable. Charging speed, capped at 130 kW, is not class-leading but adequate. The reviewer is particularly impressed with the interior materials and design, comparing it favorably to more expensive luxury vehicles, and commends Nissan for retaining manual HVAC controls and a functional rear wiper. Despite initial reservations about the styling and the move to a more premium market segment, the reviewer concludes that the Ariya e-4orce is a well-executed, maneuverable, and practical electric crossover, making it a strong contender in a crowded market.