2021 Nissan Ariya Electric Crossover Teased, Will Premiere In July

Nissan has dropped another teaser image of its upcoming Ariya electric crossover and announced it will officially premiere in July.

Previewed by the Ariya Concept that debuted at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, it will boast a similar lighting signature at the front, with the traditional grille flanked by two LED strips. Tweaking the picture in Photoshop doesn’t reveal much, except that it will have very similar overall proportions to the study.

It still features a sloping roofline and roof-mounted spoiler, and when it debuts in a few weeks, it will have toned down bumpers, more conventional door handles and few other revisions, as previewed by the patent images that surfaced online in April.

Slotting under the new generation Rogue in terms of size, the crossover will ride on a dedicated electric vehicle platform. It is expected with the ProPilot semi-autonomous driving system, which will support hands-off driving on the motorway, as well as the latest safety and technology systems available at Nissan. We don’t know anything about the powertrain, except that it will be fully electric and will comprise two motors – one on each axle.

“The world is looking for a leap forward. The Ariya Concept answered the call with its rethinking of the crossover segment from the ground up, including striking design features, interior amenities and space, and sports car-like performance”, the automaker said in the short release accompanying the teaser.

“Even a conventional element like the traditional front grille has evolved into a stunning ‘shield’ to protect important technology used for the latest ProPilot driver assistance.”