“2023 Nissan [Name] Venture+ a great base model to get started on your EV journey. If you're ready to commit to electric yet need to feel some of the old school driving features this is definitely the car for you. The only issue I encountered was the features listed were not correct for my car. They listed all the possible features and not the actual features. Just be sure to cross that before buying.”
2023 Nissan Ariya: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Nissan Ariya is an all-new electric crossover and the model’s first U.S. version. Its debut lineup combines two battery sizes with front-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive.
About the 2023 Nissan Ariya
1st generation, first U.S. model year
Nissan positions the Ariya as a more upscale, design-forward electric crossover than the Leaf: a quiet, roomy EV with a flat-floor cabin, lounge-like interior feel, and a wide dual-screen dashboard. The model’s core appeal is choice without losing comfort — shorter- or longer-range batteries, front-drive or dual-motor AWD — while keeping everyday usability, strong built-in tech, and a more premium cabin atmosphere than many mainstream compact EV rivals.
The 2023 Ariya ranges from the comfort-focused Engage to the distance-focused Venture+, which has up to 304 miles of EPA range. Evolve+ models add features such as a panoramic moonroof and 360-degree camera, while the top Platinum+ pairs 389-hp all-wheel drive with Nappa leather, climate-controlled front seats, and Bose audio.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The new electric lineup uses a 63-kWh or 87-kWh battery. Depending on trim, it has front-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive.
Styling
The Ariya arrives with an all-new exterior and interior design.
Safety
A driver-assist safety suite is standard across the lineup, along with adaptive cruise control and lane centering linked to navigation.
Tech
Every trim has twin 12.3-inch displays and smartphone integration.
Structural
The new EV crossover uses flat-floor cabin packaging to create a more open, lounge-like interior.
2023 Nissan Ariya specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Electric Motor | Electric Motor | Electric Motor | Electric Motor | Electric Motor | Dual Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Horsepower | 214 hp | 214 hp | 214 hp | 214 hp | 214 hp | 238 hp | 238 hp | 238 hp | 238 hp | 238 hp |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | |||||
| Trunk/Cargo | 59.7 cu-ft | 59.7 cu-ft | 59.7 cu-ft | 59.7 cu-ft | 59.7 cu-ft | 59.7 cu-ft | 59.7 cu-ft | 59.7 cu-ft | 59.7 cu-ft | 59.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37 in | 37 in | 37 in | 37 in | 37 in | 37 in | 37 in | 37 in | 37 in | 37 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 216 | 289 | 289 | 289 | 304 | 272 | 272 | 272 | 272 | 272 |
| MPGe Combined | 101 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 103 | 95 | 92 | 92 | 90 | 87 |
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| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||
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| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
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| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is 2023 the first U.S. model year for the Nissan Ariya?
Yes. The 2023 Ariya is the electric crossover’s first U.S. model year and the start of its first generation.
What battery and drive layouts does the 2023 Nissan Ariya have?
The 2023 Ariya lineup includes 63-kWh and 87-kWh batteries. Front-wheel-drive versions use one motor, while e-4ORCE models use two motors and all-wheel drive.
Which 2023 Nissan Ariya trim has the longest range?
The 2023 Ariya Venture+ has the longest range, with an EPA estimate of up to 304 miles. It combines the 87-kWh battery with front-wheel drive.
Does the 2023 Nissan Ariya have all-wheel drive?
Yes. Several 2023 Ariya e-4ORCE trims have dual-motor all-wheel drive, including Engage e-4ORCE, Engage+ e-4ORCE, Evolve+ e-4ORCE, and Platinum+ e-4ORCE.
What technology is standard on every 2023 Nissan Ariya?
Every 2023 Ariya has twin 12.3-inch displays, smartphone integration, a driver-assist safety suite, adaptive cruise control, and lane centering linked to navigation.
2023 Nissan Ariya Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Nissan Ariya.
4.2
2023 Nissan Ariya
(301 reviews)
“Make sure you have reliable charging stations nearby. You never want to be in a predicament where you are running out of charge and you're not able to charge it. The car is very beautiful and drives smooth. I love it. Just don't like having to sit and wait for the charge.”
“Do not do it. It takes more than 2 hours to charge it. Insurance will go up and your car is not that comfortable.”