BETTER NISSAN LEAF! 2023 NISSAN ARIYA REVIEW

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The 2023 Nissan Ariya FWD Evolve+ is reviewed as a decent electric SUV that looks significantly better than the Leaf and the VW ID.4, particularly in the gold color. While its exterior design is praised for being attractive and modern, the interior, though premium-feeling, suffers from usability issues due to its touch-sensitive climate controls and deeply recessed infotainment screen, which can appear blurry. The reviewer notes the car's spaciousness and comfortable seats, but criticizes the spongy brake pedal and overly light steering as potential deal-breakers. The driving modes, especially the 'e-step' for one-pedal driving, are found to be confusing and not fully optimized for a complete stop, suggesting it's a transitional feature for gas car converts. Charging in Canada is highlighted as problematic, with per-minute billing leading to inconsistent costs. Despite its positive attributes like decent range (465 km claimed) and adequate power, the high price point of $65,948 CAD is seen as its biggest downfall, making it difficult to recommend over more affordable or compelling alternatives, even with a mention of a potential 12-volt battery issue with the Hyundai Ioniq 5.