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With electric crossovers being all the rage at the moment, it isn't easy to select one among the plethora of choices available in the EV market right now. The 2023 Nissan Ariya and the Kia EV6 are great EV crossovers gaining attention in the EV community due to their futuristic designs and high utility. While the Nissan Ariya can offer up to 300 miles of range, the Kia EV6 offers up to 310 miles of range.
The 2023 Nissan Ariya looks like a concept car, and Kia has followed a similar futuristic theme with the EV6's design, which will certainly turn heads wherever it goes. The 2023 Nissan Ariya will be available in the fall of this year at a starting price of $47,125, going upwards to just over $60,000 for the top-of-the-line model. Compared to the Ariya, the Kia EV6 is slightly cheaper, starting at $42,115 and going up to $57,115 for the top model. With competitive pricing, both the Kia EV6 and the 2023 Nissan Ariya make it tough to choose between them.
2023 Nissan Ariya Vs Kia EV6: Performance And Power
The Kia EV6 is built on the Hyundai-Kia E-GMP platform and offers two battery options and two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive options. The 58kWh model will offer between 168-232 HP and 258-446 lb-ft of torque. The larger 77.4 kWh battery option will offer between 225-321 HP and 258-446 lb-ft of torque. A more powerful 577HP/546 lb-ft EV6 GT model will also be available soon. Coming with 800V fast charging, this model will also support vehicle-to-load reverse charging. The EV6 Light will come with 232 miles of range with a 58kWh battery. The 77.4 kWh battery mid-spec Kia EV6 Wind and the top-of-the-line EV6 GT will both offer 310 miles of range.
The 2023 Nissan Ariya is based on Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance's CMF-EV platform, with options for a two-wheel drive and Nissan's e-4orce all-wheel drive. The Nissan Ariya has two battery options for its European and Japanese versions, but only one battery option for the North American models. According to Nissan, the Ariya has its biggest battery to date. The North American models will only come with the 91kWh option, while the European and Japanese models will get a standard 66kWh option and an extended range 91kWh option. The base model of the 2023 Nissan Ariya will produce 235HP, and the top-of-the-line dual-motor e-4orce model will produce 389HP. This dual motor top model of the 2023 Nissan Ariya boasts a quick 0-60 time of 4.8 seconds.
2023 Nissan Ariya Vs Kia EV6: Interior And Technology
The 2023 Nissan Ariya has a minimalist theme throughout its interior, and it looks like Nissan has done its best to remove as many buttons from the dashboard as possible to give a clean look. The floor is flat to make it more spacious on The inside, and Nissan's zero-gravity seats add to the comfort inside. While the front seats get more legroom and better cushioning than the rear ones, riders won't find the rear seats uncomfortable even during long rides. With optional features like power-adjustable front seats, leather upholstery, power moonroof, and cooled front seats with memory cushions depending on the model you choose.
The Nissan Ariya doesn't back down in terms of technology either, with many automation features that help prove that this is the future for Nissan EVs. With Nissan's ProPilot 2.0, the Ariya comes with single-lane hands-free freeway driving. The ProPilot Assist also comes with NaviLink, which recognizes ramps and curves, allowing for a more precise self-driving experience. Nissan doesn't miss out on safety features either by providing automatic braking assistance with pedestrian detection, blind-spot intervention, automatic rear braking, intelligent forward collision warning, and a 360° camera for a bird-eye view of your surroundings.
For the Kia EV6, we see a futuristic interior in place, which goes well with its whole dynamic design theme on the exterior. The elegant yet striking nature of the interior is a blessing for the eyes. Two large panoramic displays dominate the interior, sitting on top of the dash with an Augmented Reality heads-up display. A 360° camera comes along with its remote parking technology and Kia's Highway Assist 2. In line with future needs, Kia has used sustainable materials in the interior, with the seat being made out of recycled plastic bottles.
2023 Nissan Ariya Vs Kia EV6: Which One To Choose?
The 2023 Nissan Ariya and the Kia EV6 are quite attractive electric crossovers in the market and share many features in the same price range. Nissan has focused more on offering a luxurious experience to the customer and going all out on the interior front. In contrast, the Kia EV6 looks more focused on pure performance for the rider, even in the lower range models. While, both cars have sufficient driver safety and automation features, Nissan's ProPilot Assist 2.0 and the Kia Highway Driving Assist 2 offer similar levels of self-driving capabilities.
The major differences come between their top models. The Kia EV6 GT will have a much more powerful battery, whereas the Nissan Ariya e-4orce dual-motor model comes short on performance but makes up with its luxurious interior and features.