Nissan Ariya Advance 2026 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
7.6

Likes

Strong aftersales program
Serene and quiet driving experience
Plush cabin design

Dislikes

Busy ride on 20-inch wheels
Cabin storage could be better
Doesn’t stand out from the crowd
Jack Quick

Production Editor

2 min read

The Advance is the highest trim with the smaller 63kWh battery pack option in the Australian Nissan Ariya line-up.
Pricing for this variant starts from $59,840 before on-road costs.

As standard the Ariya Advance comes with 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, a hands-free power tailgate, dual 12.3-inch screens, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, a 10-speaker Bose sound system, dual-zone climate control, a heated front seats and steering wheel, as well as black cloth and synthetic leather upholstery.

Standard safety equipment includes seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, lane centring, adaptive cruise control, driver attention alert, front and rear parking sensors, as well as surround-view cameras.

The Ariya Advance is powered by a single, front-mounted electric motor that produces 160kW and 300Nm. This is fed by a 63kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a WLTP-claimed driving range of 385km.

A Type 2 CCS combination charge port is standard. DC charging is offered at rates up to 130kW, which would see the battery charge from 10 to 80 per cent in 35 minutes.

AC charging, on the other hand, is offered at rates up to 7.4kW, which would see the battery charge from 10 to 100 per cent in nine hours.

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Nissan Ariya 2026: Advance

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$55,840
Price is based on the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the lowest priced Nissan Ariya 2026 variant.
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$55,840
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$71,840
Jack Quick

Production Editor

Jack Quick has proven himself as one of Australia's most prolific motoring journalists since starting in the industry in 2021. He joined the CarsGuide team in 2025 after spending four years at CarExpert in various roles. Growing up on a farm in rural Victoria, Jack has been driving cars since before he could see over the wheel. He also gained plenty of experience operating heavy machinery. In fact, he currently holds a Heavy Rigid license. On the farm, Jack spent a lot of time bush-bashing in his family’s 1992 Suzuki Sierra soft-top and 1985 Holden Drover ute. This fuelled his life-long obsession with cars and was a key reason he purchased a 2020 Suzuki Jimny. This Jimny is now living out its days on the family farm and Jack currently drives a 2025 Renault Duster. You can find Jack on LinkedIn and Instagram. Expertise Heavy vehicles Off-road Education Bachelor of Arts (Photography and Journalism) | Deakin University | 2017-2021 Featured Publications CarExpert | 2021-2025 CarsGuide | 2025-present
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