Expected in mid-2021, the launch of the Nissan Ariya has finally been postponed once again, to next May in Japan.
To say that the Nissan Ariya is expected is an understatement. And for good reason, the electric crossover, future rival of the Volkswagen ID.4, Ford Mustang Mach-E and other Kia EV6 does not really seem to be in a hurry to land in the concessions. A noticeable delay, as this newcomer to the range was revealed for the very first time in 2019, at the Tokyo Motor Show, first in the form of an eponymous concept car.
A few months later, in July 2020, the Japanese firm lifts the veil on the final version of its new model. At that time, Nissan claims that it will arrive on the roads from the middle of 2021. Except that, in the meantime, the shortage of semiconductors has passed, which affected the entire industry. automotive industry around the world. A crisis that obviously had an impact on the launch of new products.
Still late
As a result, the launch of the electric crossover has officially been postponed, while the brand will not be able to ensure deliveries on the date originally planned. Because in addition to the logistical problems related to the shortage of semiconductors Nissan also mentions ” other supply chain disruptions “. Could they be due to the war in Ukraine, which also impacts other manufacturers, some of whose components are manufactured there or in Russia?
For the time being, the firm does not seem to wish to say more, as our colleagues fromAutomotive News, which relay the information. A few months ago, Nissan had already announced that it had lowered its annual turnover forecasts, due to the shortage as well as the health crisis linked to Covid-19. The production rate had then dropped, logically causing delays and therefore impacting the launch of the Ariya.
Launching this summer
According to our colleagues, the new Nissan Ariya will be officially launched from May 12 on the Japanese market. On the other hand, we will have to show a little patience on our side, while the new zero-emission crossover will arrive in our French concessions during the summer. Finally, American customers will be the last to be served, with an arrival scheduled for the fall. No further postponements are currently planned.
As a reminder, the Nissan Ariya is available in several versions, with two or four-wheel drive and powers ranging from 217 to 306 horsepower for the most powerful. Equipped with batteries whose capacity varies between 65 and 90 kWh, the crossover is then able to travel between 403 and 520 kilometers on a single charge.
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