2026 Nissan Ariya
2026 Nissan Ariya — The Nissan Ariya is a battery electric car produced by the Japanese company Nissan since January 2022.
Trim: Engage
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Nissan Ariya snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Nissan Ariya typically asks about $39,600 versus a $42,100 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. Our last NHTSA refresh shows no open recalls and no owner-complaint filings for the 2026 Nissan Ariya. Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older Ariya is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$39,600
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$42,100
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
0
NHTSA filings
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Ariya?
Our last NHTSA refresh shows a clean sheet for the 2026 Nissan Ariya — still verify the VIN before you buy.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year in our last refresh.
Video
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2026 Nissan Ariya — The Most Underrated EV of the Year
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 Ariya. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 Ariya cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $39,600 in typical used asking against a $42,100 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $42,100
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $39,600
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,500 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Ariya?
The 2026 Nissan Ariya is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Nissan Ariya continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Nissan Ariya is a battery electric car produced by the Japanese company Nissan since January 2022. It is a compact crossover SUV and is produced at Nissan's factory in Tochigi prefecture. The Ariya is the brand's first zero-emissions SUV. It was first revealed in July 2020, with the US launch of the Ariya initially planned for the second half of 2021, before being delayed to 2022. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 NISSAN ARIYA SUV N/A AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 5/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 NISSAN ARIYA SUV N/A AWD; 2026 NISSAN ARIYA SUV N/A FWD.
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 5/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 101 mpg
- About 183.1 × 74.8 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 214 hp, 101 mpg combined, 216 mi. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
214 hp
Combined MPG
101 mpg
EV range
216 mi
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$549
5-year energy
$2,743
- Powertrain
- Battery electric
- Based on
- ~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $0.16/kWh · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- Electric
- Aspiration
- Electric
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel type
- Electricity
- Electrification
- BEV
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 183.1 in
- Width
- 74.8 in
- Height
- 65.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 109.4 in
- Curb weight
- 4321.1 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- Combined MPG
- 101
- Electric range
- 216 mi
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 5 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 NISSAN ARIYA SUV N/A AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Engage | Platinum+ |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 214 hp | 389 hp |
| Engine | Electric | Dual-motor electric |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| EV range | 216 mi | 267 mi |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | — | — | — | FWD | |
| 389 | — | — | — | AWD |