Nissan has officially unveiled the color options for its upcoming all-electric Ariya. It will be the first of many EVs expected from the Japanese brand going forward as it begins its journey towards electrification.
Nissan will offer a total of 10 colors for the electric crossover, four of which are monotone while the additional six two-tone options. Nissan even developed two, two-tone options specifically for the Ariya, Akatsuki Copper and Aurora Green.
According to the company: “Inspired by the Japanese phrase for ‘dawn’, Akatsuki Copper’s striking appearance mimics the brilliance of a sunrise, reflecting the beginning of Nissan’s new brand identity. Its metallic sparkle is enhanced to evoke the conductivity of copper wires, honouring the model’s advanced EV technology.”
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In regards tot he Aurora Green option, it “takes its name from the beautiful ‘Northern Lights’ phenomenon, aurora borealis, commonly seen in the arctic. A sophisticated blend of different tones means the colour may appear green or purple depending on the angle that it is viewed, creating a sense of wonder and intrigue.”
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Nissan will also offer the Ariya in Pearl Black and Pearl White, which utilizes “an all-new pigment, developed to elevate the depth of the paint and to create a rich, captivating appearance”.
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Additional paint options are as shown below:
In addition to the paint palette unvieling, Nissan also noted that the innovations in the paint production line reduce carbon dioxide output by 25%: “Nissan has introduced a water-based paint which allows colours to be applied at a lower temperature, ensuring that each part of the vehicle can be painted together. This streamlines the entire application process, reducing carbon dioxide output by 25%.”
According to the automaker, the 2022 Ariya will go on sale in the U.S. in the second half of 2021, after an initial Japanese-market release.