ARIYA Wins 2023 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems

When you want to know who provides the best engines and propulsion systems in today’s vehicles, you turn to the pros who have been rating and ranking them since 1995. Wards has released the 2023 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list, and the 2023 ARIYA is included. This is the 20th award for the Nissan brand and the second for an EV powertrain, with the LEAF taking the honors in 2011 as an early leader in the electric vehicle arena. It is also impressive that the LEAF was the first ever electric motor to be included in this well-respected list.

According to Ward’s contributing editor, Drew Winter, “e-4ORCE provides great drivability for a family vehicle. It’s not just about strong launch, but also in higher-speed passing maneuvers, where some BEVs can feel a little weak. This is a strong and technically competent family vehicle that offers consumers an impressive mix of power and range options.”

In addition, Ward’s judge Christie Schweinsberg offered this high praise for the ARIYA, “The ARIYA is a revelation in Sport mode with a floored accelerator. Wow, is all I can say about the gravitational force exerted on my face and neck. It moves pretty darn fast in Standard and Eco modes too. The ARIYA is so quiet and smooth, and acceleration so linear, that you can quickly exceed the speed limit if you’re not careful.” So, heed the warning when out for a drive and seeking a little excitement. The ARIYA is more than ready to restore the thrill of driving and do it as an award-winning EV.

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What Is e-4ORCE?

The ARIYA models that include the e-4ORCE have dual electric motors to provide power to all four wheels. It is the electric version of the all-wheel drive combustion engine. The name stands for the 100% electric motor drive system created by Nissan and is pronounced simply as “force.” The moniker refers to the vehicle’s physical power while also noting the all-wheel control by using the numeral 4.

The Perks of e-4ORCE

The system carefully monitors and manages the power output and braking delivered to each wheel for added smoothness and stability on most road surfaces. The more sedate feel when driving a vehicle powered by e-4ORCE allows the driver to relax and feel more in control and confident in various conditions and when taking the wheel of an EV for the first time.

What It Takes to Make the Ward’s 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems List

A panel of professionals evaluates many criteria, including horsepower, torque, noise, efficiency, and several other factors, when determining who gets the nod for the Ward’s honor. This year, there were 32 candidates in the running for the highly coveted ten spots on the list. With over 90 years in the business of evaluating vehicles, the Ward’s name carries a great deal of weight. It is seen as one of the leaders in performance evaluations and is trusted by millions of auto buyers each year.

To learn more about the innovative e-4ORCE and the award-winning ARIYA, stop by Avondale Nissan to speak to an EV expert and take a spin in the powerful and fun to drive ARIYA.