Nissan Ariya Ground Clearance
The upcoming 2023 Nissan Ariya will have a ground clearance of 7.8 inches, enough to handle a rough gravel road.
Written by Jasmine Kanter
Reviewed by Jessica Barrett
Reservations are full, sales start in the fall, and only time will tell whether the all-electric 2023 Nissan Ariya will be a hit. Will its dual 12.3-inch displays, hands-free driving technology, and windshield HUD impress critics? Are the e-4orce dual motors powerful enough to reach 60 mph in 5.0 seconds as advertised?
One thing’s for sure: The Nissan Ariya is not a good off-road vehicle. Read on for all the reasons you should keep your Ariya on the road!
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2023 Nissan Ariya ground clearance by trim level
Every trim on the Nissan Ariya boasts special features, but high ground clearance isn’t one of them. You won’t see a difference except in the price tags:
- Venture+ ($47,125): 7.8 inches
- Evolve+ ($50,125): 7.8 inches
- Premiere ($54,625): 7.8 inches
- Platinum+ ($60,125): 7.8 inches
So, what do you get at the top of the line? For starters, 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, power heated mirrors, a panoramic moonroof, power seats, Nappa leather, and Bose speakers. In addition, the first 10,000 customers to reserve an Ariya will receive a free two-year EVgo membership and $500 in charging credits.
But if off-roading is your favorite pastime, you might want to invest in a model with heavy-duty suspension, advanced traction controls, and impressive height, like the
Toyota Tundra
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Why you should care about ground clearance
If you charge at a field of 8-inch rocks with a car that’s only 5.5 inches off the ground, what happens? Maybe it’s best not to answer...
Just know that ground clearance—a measurement of the space between your vehicle’s chassis and the ground—is vital for off-roading. It’s especially important given that the undercarriage is where the Ariya stores its batteries, which can cost upwards of $10,000 to replace.
So, what can you do with 7.8 inches of ground clearance? You can travel at a moderate pace over gravel, which demands 6.6 to 8.7 inches of space. You won’t be able to do any over-landing (requiring 8.8 to 9.4 inches) or rock crawling (requiring a minimum of 10.8 inches) though.
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Is the Nissan Ariya a good off-road vehicle?
No. The Nissan Ariya is not a great choice for off-roading.
Let’s recap: the Nissan Ariya is a premium-priced, all-electric vehicle without any specialized suspension, tires, or traction controls to make it suitable for off-roading. It has a modest 7.8 inches of ground clearance, which puts it above gravel but not rocks, tough vegetation, or hillocks. With a maximum 300 miles of range (less, if you pack it full of cargo), you might be able to make it to the cottage, but you’ll need to charge it when you arrive.
If off-roading is your thing, forget the futuristic EV and opt for something more down to Earth, like the
Jeep Wrangler
or Ford Bronco
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