Nissan’s Ariya electric family crossover SUV arrived here last summer after many months of hype and speculation, writes Trish Whelan. Some call it a coupe crossover due to the car’s sloping roofline, but anyway it has a stand-out futuristic design, stunning good looks and very spacious cabin with a flat floor front and rear which adds to the roomy feel. It provided me with huge comfort and had all the connectivity and specification that I’d ever need in a car. Ariya is bigger than it looks from the outside – larger than the brand’s hugely popular Qashqai SUV but not as big as the X-Trail. It is quite high and doors open wide. Features include a black grille, slim LED headlamps and daytime running lights, while at the rear lights from side to side show the width of the car. Interior styling is premium all the way with beautiful upholstery, excellent fit and finish, tactile materials which add to the sense of wellbeing. A minimalist dashboard features two side by side large 12.3-inch s