Electric Vehicle

Video: First Impressions of 2023 Nissan Ariya Electric SUV

Nissan has been making electric vehicles longer than any rival. But while the aging Leaf had the first seat at the table, it’s getting outshined by newer competitors from many automakers. Nissan needs a second-generation electric car to keep up.

Enter the 2023 Nissan Ariya. A compact crossover with a hint of muscularity to its lines, impressive cabin space in a small footprint, and innovative tricks like a center console that slides back and forth to help you find just the right armrest position.

Nissan invited our Lyn Woodward to Nashville to take it down the gorgeous Natchez Trace Parkway and hunt through Tennessee for peach pie. What did she make of it? How chill was her father when teaching her to drive? What is a “peacock booty”? You’ll have to watch the video to find out.