Nissan Discontinues Ariya SUV in US, Shifts Focus to New Leaf

TL;DR
Nissan is discontinuing the Ariya electric SUV in the US for 2026 to reallocate resources towards launching the new and more affordable 2026 LEAF, which will have limited initial production. The Ariya remains available for now, but its future is uncertain, as Nissan focuses on cost-cutting and new EV offerings.
- Nissan cuts the Ariya electric SUV in the US… because of the new LEAF? Electrek
- Nissan Drops Ariya EV for 2026. Will It Come Back? Edmunds
- Nissan discontinues Ariya electric SUV after 3 years. What’s next for its EV strategy? USA Today
- Nissan Halts Ariya EV Imports to America, Shifts Focus to the New Leaf MotorTrend
- Daily 5 report for Sept. 18: Nissan deletes a key EV in U.S.; Mercedes will give this EV a shot Automotive News
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