2024 NISSAN ARIYA E4ORCE AWD PLATINUM AND WHY WE CHOSE Q4 INSTEAD FOR OUR LONG TERM FAMILY FLEET

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The 2024 Nissan Ariya e4orce Platinum+ AWD is reviewed as a capable electric SUV with a larger battery and longer rated range (465 km) compared to the Audi Q4 e-tron. The reviewer highlights its spacious second row and softer suspension, offering a calmer ride over bumps. However, the handling is criticized for being less composed during acceleration, braking, and cornering, feeling less secure than the Audi. Practical drawbacks include a less intuitive movable center console, a wireless charging pad that causes phones to overheat, and the absence of wireless Android Auto. The reviewer also notes the lack of one-pedal driving, a feature present in the Nissan Leaf. While the top-trim Ariya is priced similarly to a well-optioned Q4, the reviewer ultimately chose the Audi due to significantly more attractive leasing rates and residual values, especially noting a 1.9% lease rate on their Q4 versus Nissan's 4.9% (or a Quebec-only 0% offer). The reviewer concludes that the Ariya, despite its merits, is priced more like a luxury vehicle than a mainstream one, suggesting it should be positioned closer to the Volkswagen ID.4. Real-world highway range was estimated at 400 km, similar to the Audi, despite the Ariya's larger battery.