Will The Nissan Ariya Be Good In The Snow?

It's a common question for drivers considering the switch to an electric vehicle. With an entirely different mode of propulsion, it's reasonable to wonder whether an entirely different kind of vehicle will be effective in winter driving.

So, will the all-new, first-ever, fully-electric 2023 Nissan Ariya be good in the snow? See for yourself.

Nissan takes winter driving very seriously, and the automaker's determination to make the all-wheel-drive Ariya an effective all-weather, all-season SUV also serves to bolster the Ariya's performance appeal, as well. A vehicle that benefits from improved traction in poor weather will also benefit from improved traction in every other circumstance, as well.

e-4ORCE technology is unique to Nissan's electric vehicle portfolio. Nissan's goal for the Ariya's all-wheel-drive system is response time within 1/10,000th of a second. Performance in inclement weather remains one of the leading reasons Canadian shoppers pursue all-wheel-drive SUVs, so to get it right Nissan extensively tested the Ariya in harsh conditions at its Hokkaido proving grounds. 

If you don't associate Japan with winter conditions, consider this: Hokkaido is Japan's northern island, home to the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics. Nissan's 7-square kilometres of Hokkaido proving grounds are located in Rikubetsu, the coldest municipality in Japan. Winter temperatures in Rikubetsu average -15°C. 

Sound familiar? That's right – it's downright Canadian.