Nissan Ariya Nismo UK price confirmed

The new performance-focused Nissan Ariya Nismo is now available to pre-order, priced from £56,620.

The range-topping version of Nissan’s electric SUV has been launched to coincide with the 40th anniversary of its famous tuning house and brings a host of aerodynamic and powertrain upgrades to live up to its sporty name.

Pre-orders for the car have now opened now, although first deliveries won’t be until next year. Early buyers will receive a £500 public charging credit to use on the Nissan Charge network covering 55,000 UK charge points. The first 100 customers will also receive a limited edition artwork by Juan Alcalá Lara, a renowned graphic artist and illustrator responsible for Nissan’s Formula E art.

Every Ariya Nismo comes finished in Stealth Grey paint previously reserved for the GT-R supercar and features a 423bhp all-wheel-drive powertrain.

The new system represents a 121bhp boost over the existing Evolve model and will get the car from standstill to 62mph nearly a second quicker. It has also been calibrated to give a rear-wheel-drive bias in most circumstances for a sportier drive.

To make the most of the extra power the suspension, steering and brakes have been upgraded, and aerodynamic tweaks to the bodywork bring substantial improvements in downforce.