New Nissan ARIYA e-4ORCE Unveiled As Pole to Pole Expedition Begins
A modified version of the Nissan ARIYA crossover is ready to begin its journey from the North Pole to the South Pole in March.
A modified version of the ARIYA e-4ORCE has been unveiled to begin its exciting journey from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. This first-ever electric expedition undertakes 27,000km in challenging conditions, testing the capabilities of the new award-winning crossover.
The adventure will begin in March 2023 and includes travelling through ice fields, deep snow and desert dunes.
Nissan ARIYA has been modified with the help of a specialist in polar expedition vehicles, Arctic Trucks. The company’s engineering team has assisted in preparing the crossover for difficult conditions.
Matthew Weaver, Vice President of Nissan Design Europe, commented:
"With the Ariya, our team globally, poured their hearts and souls into the car and made this very special product. We designed this car with a vision that it would be fulfilling its role in many environments."
The new Nissan ARIYA e-4ORCE
The modified version of the Nissan ARIYA e-4ORCE has a raised suspension and new large 39-inch tyres to manage some of the world’s extreme weather conditions.
The comfortable premium interior has not seen an update, except for a built-in espresso machine that was requested by Chris and Julie, the British adventurer couple that will undertake the journey to the South Pole.
Another addition to the vehicle is a portable, renewable energy unit, which will charge the crossover in the colder areas. It works with a light wind turbine and solar panels which will use the energy from high winds and daylight to energise the Nissan ARIYA.
No changes have been made to the powertrain or battery, to demonstrate that the same electric technology that is in regular Nissan ARIYA models can tackle this extreme journey. The all-wheel-control technology is the key to performing in tough terrains.
Chris Ramsey, Pole to Pole EV Expedition Leader, said:
“One of the things that underpins all the adventures we do is that we take a standard production EV and aim to make minimal changes to clearly demonstrate its real, everyday capabilities, regardless of where you are driving it.”
“Our Nissan Ariya is no different as the vehicle’s drivetrain and battery has remained factory standard, demonstrating just how capable and versatile the production Ariya is. We’ve modified the suspension and widened the wheel arches so we can benefit from the stable platform and support of the 39-inch BF Goodrich tyres.”
“I’m incredibly excited to get behind the wheel of what was already a brilliant vehicle, but now feels equipped to take on the ends of the earth in style!”
The co-driver on Pole to Pole, Julie Ramsey, also commented:
“The planning and preparation for Pole to Pole has been such a big part of our lives over the past four years so I am really looking forward to getting the expedition underway in March.”
“We’re going to discover so many interesting initiatives from communities and individuals who are taking positive action against climate change and I’m looking forward to sharing these experiences and stories with everyone.”
“We are doing something that has never been attempted before, a world-first, and ultimately that is what makes it so exciting.”
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