Nissan Ariya gets midlife facelift for 2026
Nissan has given its all-electric Ariya SUV a facelift for 2026, ushering in a refreshed interior design and a raft of new features, including vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality.
Ride comfort is also improved thanks to updated suspension tuning and updated driver assistance systems, including adaptive distance control functions via the Nissan ProPilot setup.
Nissan Ariya 2026 facelift design: What’s new?
Inspired by ‘timeless Japanese futurism’, the 2026 Ariya gets a new front end with a body-coloured front panel and a re-imagined V-Motion signature that hosts the car’s head and running lights.
A set of newly designed 19-inch wheels comprising aluminium and resin is part of the 2026 update, as is the Plasma Green colour pictured here. A range of monotone and two-tone body colours are also available.
Inside, the Ariya retains the “lounge-like” interior of the last-generation car, but a redesigned centre console increases storage space to 3.2 litres and incorporates Nissan’s latest 15W wireless mobile charger.
Improved tech
The Ariya now enjoys the standard-bearing Google built-in operating system, which is also found in the new Nissan Leaf and Micra.
The OS has a Google Maps-based In-Car Route Planner, which automatically plans the most efficient route and integrates any necessary charging stops based on the car’s real-time battery level.
For 2026, the Ariya now pre-conditions its battery upon approaching a station to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for the fastest charge. Nissan’s dedicated smartphone Connectivity app also monitors the car’s battery levels, manages charging sessions, adjusts climate settings, and tracks tyre pressures.
V2L functionality up to 3kW means that the Ariya can power external electrical devices such as a laptop, an e-bike, or even an electric stove.
Nissan Ariya 2026 facelift: battery and pricing
The Nissan Ariya is available in two trim levels with two battery choices: The entry-level Engage+ has a 63kWh unit capable of 251 miles on a single charge, while the range-topping Advance model’s 87kWh unit boasts a 329-mile range. Both have a max charging speed of 130kW.
Yet to be confirmed, the £37,000 Engage+ is expected to qualify for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant. The Advance costs significantly more, and is priced from £43,425.
