2021 Nissan Ariya Unveiling Date Set For July 15, Will Be A Global Model

We’re only a couple of weeks away from seeing the Ariya electric crossover in production guise, as Nissan has announced July 15 as the official premiere date.

Set to take on the likes of the Tesla Model Y, it will launch in Japan at first but will eventually become available in other global markets, including China, Europe and the United States.

The information was announced during the annual shareholders’ meeting held on Monday and was brought forward by AutoNews, which believes the Ariya will be produced at the Tochigi plant in Japan that is being converted to produce electric vehicles.

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2021 Nissan Ariya teaser

As Nissan has already confirmed last week when it teased the zero-emission crossover, it will pack the ProPilot 2.0 semi-autonomous driving system. The automaker did not say whether the tech will be introduced to other markets or will remain exclusive the Land of the Rising Sun.

ProPilot 2.0 allows the car to take care of the acceleration, braking and steering on its own on motorways, without forcing drivers to keep their hands on the wheel at all times. The system will make its way to over 20 models in 20 markets all over the globe as part of the company’s mid-term business plan that ends on March 31, 2024. This also includes eight new EVs that will go on sale worldwide within the next 18 months, and 12 completely new models.

“The highlight of the new Ariya is the fusion of electrification and advanced driver-assist technologies that is expected to develop into self-driving cars in the future”, explained CEO Makoto Uchida. “We expect the all-new Ariya to play a key role as brand driver and face of Nissan for the new era.”

Note: 2019 Nissan Ariya Concept pictured in the gallery