The Ariya is quick, quiet, and roomy, and has a decent driving range.
But its EV tech is weak, with a 7.2-kilowatt onboard charger that adds only about 20 miles of range per hour at home; DC fast charging is below average as well.
We found that unplugging is a frustrating process because the port is not linked to the car's central locking system.
The Ariya offers a 63-kilowatt-hour battery or a longer-range 87-kWh battery, with either front- or all-wheel drive.
We got a decent 253 miles of range in our highway range test with the larger battery.
Acceleration is plentiful and quiet, but the ride is stiff-legged and handling is mundane.
The front seats have a body-hugging pocket, but the driving position is hampered by a buslike steering-wheel angle.
The rear seat is roomy and comfy.
Novel details include a power fore-aft sliding center console and buttons neatly embedded into matte wood trim.
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