Nissan unveiled the Ariya concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show, demonstrating the direction the brand will take in the era of electrification and autonomous driving.
Ariya is a crossover equipped with an all-electric power plant. It includes two motors that are mounted on the front and rear axles. This arrangement provides balanced, predictable torque to each of the four wheels.
On the exterior, a new stylistic language can be traced: it is visible throughout the appearance of the car, including in the wide front fenders, very thin blocks of LED headlights, as well as in the front “shield” (analogous to the radiator grill of a car with an internal combustion engine).
Attention is drawn to the large 21-inch wheels and taillight in the form of a single "blade" with darkened diffusers. At the same time, it is argued that a balance has been found in the exterior between dynamic beauty and “refined manufacturability”.
The salon creates a feeling of spaciousness and openness thanks to a completely flat floor (due to the battery pack) and the absence of an internal combustion engine. The minimalistic front panel is not cluttered with buttons and switches typical of ordinary cars. When you turn on the electric car, the touch-sensitive instruments, neatly integrated into the control panel, “come to life” and begin to glow. When the Ariya's power goes out, they disappear from the surface.
Of course, self-management tools are provided: this is the proprietary ProPILOT 2.0 system, which helps the driver when overtaking, changing lanes at interchanges and leaving lanes on multi-lane highways.
The Virtual Personal Assistant helps the motorist find information and locate a parking spot without taking their eyes off the road.
Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) technology keeps the navigation system, graphical user interface and over-the-air driving parameters up to date. This ensures efficient operation of the electric vehicle and the use of the latest versions and functions.
Source: 3dnews.ru