Beijing (ZXZC)- On July 20, Dongfeng Nissan, the joint venture between Nissan Motor and Dongfeng Motor in China, launched the refreshed ARIYA electric SUV, along with the all-new ARIYA 500 variant, offering a compelling option starting at 199,900 yuan.

ARIYA; photo credit: Dongfeng Nissan

In a strategic move, Dongfeng Nissan has also recalibrated the official pricing for its existing models as follows: the ARIYA 600 priced at 224,900 yuan, the ARIYA 600 Plus at 237,900 yuan, the ARIYA Performance at 267,900 yuan, and the ARIYA Performance Plus at 282,900 yuan.

The ARIYA 500 boasts an electrically excited synchronous motor with a maximum comprehensive output of 160 kW and a peak torque of 300 N·m. Powering the vehicle is Nissan's high-standard, tailor-made 65 kWh ternary lithium battery, enabling an impressive 501 kilometers of CLTC comprehensive cruising range.

Moreover, the ARIYA's key strength lies in Nissan's cutting-edge global electric vehicle platform and advanced in-house electrification technology, ensuring true safety and genuine range performance – building a robust defense for Nissan's pure electric vehicles.

To ensure battery safety, diverging from other manufacturers that rely solely on battery suppliers, the ARIYA utilizes Nissan's globally standardized custom-made battery cells, manufactured through dedicated production lines. Furthermore, Dongfeng Nissan employs its intelligent, digitized, and high-standard battery assembly line to construct an impenetrable fortress of battery safety.

The ARIYA's prowess is backed by real-world data. Accumulating a global user-driven distance of 21 billion kilometers, Dongfeng Nissan has harnessed big data intelligence from various road conditions and driving habits to precisely calculate the remaining range based on real-time power consumption rates.