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The first thing that distinguishes this Ariya from others is a different fascia. It's not dramatically changed, but the vertical vents at the ends are a little shorter. A single horizontal body line crosses the bumper instead of sloping down from the vents, giving the alleged Ariya Nismo a chunkier face. Below, a large lower air vent is more aggressive in design, and there's a small chin spoiler underneath. Small winglets decorate the edges of the lower fascia.
Toward the rear, side skirts give the appearance of a slightly lower ride height, although the visible wheel spacing suggests that this prototype actually sits lower. Speaking of wheels, this Ariya eschews an aerodynamic design for twin-spoke 20-inch five-stars, and the tires aren't designed for low rolling resistance.
Nissan Ariya Nismo Spy Photos
They are Michelin Pilot Sports in 255/45 size, not the most aggressive performance tires out there, but certainly not standard specification for the Ariya, either. The brakes (at least at the front) seem a bit bigger, and a small lip spoiler is mounted just below the windshield. The rear fascia also has sharper edges.
Such body modifications are consistent with what usually happens with Nismo-tweaked models, such as the Z Nismo. If Nissan sticks to this recipe, it likely means only a modest horsepower increase over the current Ariya in its most powerful configuration.
Currently, the most powerful version of the Nissan Ariya is the Evolve+ e-4ORCE, also known as Ariya e-4ORCE Performance in the USA. Its AWD powertrain delivers 290 kW (389 hp) of power and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. Acceleration takes 5.1 sec 0-100 km/h (4.8 sec 0-60 mph), while top speed is limited to 200 km/h (124 mph).
At this time, there is no credible information on when the Ariya Nismo will debut. Considering that this model is out and about without any camouflage, it wouldn't be surprising to see something by the end of 2023.
Source: Motor1
