Nissan Ariya is a hugely anticipated model in the electric crossover market as it promises to become one of the very best. The model looks quite futuristic on the outside, but Nissan designers wanted to imbue the interior with a similar personality, while also trying to make it functional.
Many people (especially automotive journalists, but also regular users) are expressing their disapproval at the disappearance of physical controls (particularly for climate and other important functions) in new cars that are relocating these functions either in a menu in the infotainment, as well as on touch-sensitive panels and separate screens. The Ariya will be no exception, only in its case Nissan wants to ensure us it’s not sacrificing much usability.
At least the climate controls look great in the Ariya – they are embedded into the large wood-like trim piece located in the lower part of the dashboard. They not only light up right in the wood-like grain, but they also provide audible and haptic feedback when the various functions are activated.
Nissan doesn’t share very much on what makes them special, but this very short video uploaded by the manufacturer announces this climate control solution as being “ the next generation of haptic controls.” The company is sure this control method will create “ a natural and responsive experience,” although we’ll judge that when we get to spend some time with the vehicle.
The Nissan Ariya is expected to debut by the end of the year in Europe and America where it is expected to have a starting price of around $40,000. It will also become Nissan’s longest-range electric vehicles, with rear-wheel drive examples equipped with the larger 87 kWh battery pack expected to have 310 miles of range according to the WLTP test cycle.
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