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2023 Nissan Ariya Priced From CA$52,998 In Canada, Tops Out At CA$69,998 | Carscoops

"Found at the base of the Ariya range is the Engage FWD variant equipped with the entry-level 63 kWh battery pack. Packing 214 hp, 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) of torque, and up to 346 km (215 miles) of range, this model will set back shoppers CA$52,998 ($38,589).

One step up in the 63 kWh range will take buyers to the Ariya Evolve e-4ORCE with all-wheel drive, 335 hp, 413 lb-ft (560 Nm), and 330 km (205 miles) of range, priced from CA$60,598 ($44,123). Priced between these two models is the Ariya Venture+ FWD with the larger 87 kWh battery and packing 238 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm). It can travel up to 482 km (300 miles) on a single charge and costs CA$59,498 ($43,322)."

Toyota bZ4X was recalled because the wheels were falling off after a few miles of driving. It turned out that the problem was that there was too much friction on the hub-bolt threads or and/some seating surface, preventing the wheel nuts from making contact with the wheel at the specified torque (76 ft⋅lbf for most Toyotas) and being properly seated. I am not exactly sure what point in the fasteners was precisely the problem.

Solution: To use special conical spring washers under wheel nuts, redesigned hub bolts, and redesigned wheels. I guess bZ4X will be the first vehicle to ever use washers under wheel nuts.

I replaced the hub bolts on my light-blue 1985 Corolla LE (RIP) using this ball-joint separator, and ensuring that they were seated on the hub was not that easy.

3/4 in. Ball Joint Separator...

According to this dealer video, it'll be priced from below $45,000 to below $53,000.