It was only a matter of time before Nissan’s performance arm dipped into the world of electric motors. Last night, January 11, Nissan showed off an “Electrified” Nismo model that turned out to be a modified version of the Nissan Ariya battery-electric vehicle.
The silhouette teaser that came beforehand from Nissan showed an outline that closely resembled Nissan’s latest battery-electric crossover. This would also follow Nissan’s rollout of the dual-motor Ariya E-4orce, which sends 389 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque to the wheels when optioned with the larger 91-kWh battery pack.
You can probably expect even more torque squeezed out of the electric powertrain of this hopped-up Ariya. Like other Nissan Nismo models, this one should see revised suspension tuning, some graphics, and a new set of wheels. Of course, the extra power could come with a penalty of reduced range.
If you happen to be heading to the Tokyo Auto Salon, check out this new Nismo on the show floor.
As for the prospects of coming to America, stay tuned. You can watch a recording of the live stream at the top of this page, or head over to the Nissan YouTube page, here.
