Nissan Hits Pause Button on Ariya EV for 2026

Key Points:

• Nissan has halted production of the all-electric Ariya for 2026 in an effort to consolidate resources.
• The redesigned 2026 Leaf will be the only Nissan electric vehicle on sale in the U.S. for the new model year.

Nissan is canceling the 2026 Ariya electric SUV for the U.S., according to an Automotive News report Thursday. The report cites slowing electric-vehicle sales, ongoing import tariffs and the end of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit come Sept. 30.

Related: The EV Tax Credit Is Ending; What Should an EV Shopper Do Now, and What’s Next?

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A Little Ariya Lore

The Ariya five-seat SUV launched for 2023 after delays, but it impressed with its premium cabin, comfortable ride and a potent dual-motor e-4orce variant. However, it was priced higher than many electric SUVs, exceeding $60,000 for the top trim level. Nissan subsequently cut prices, and the 2025 Ariya with a larger 87-kilowatt-hour battery pack and more competitive 289-mile EPA-rated max range had an equally more competitive price in the low-$40,000 range.

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However, while sales of the Ariya increased 24% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same time in 2024, the Ariya was the beleaguered brand’s second-worst-selling SUV ahead of the full-size Armada.

In the meantime, Nissan will reallocate resources to its more affordable EV, the updated 2026 Leaf. The Leaf — which was the first mass-produced EV to launch for the 2010 model year — has grown from a hatchback to a crossover. Production of the new model has shifted away from Smyrna, Tenn., which is near Nissan’s North American headquarters and where the old Leaf had been manufactured since 2013, to Tochigi, Japan. (The Ariya is also built in Tochigi.)

In May, Nissan announced it would slash its workforce by 15% and cut its global manufacturing plants from 17 to 10 in an effort to reduce costs and streamline efforts. The automaker had been the subject of mergers and acquisitions prior to that, and a planned merger with Honda fell apart in February. Nissan’s plans to convert its Canton, Miss., factory into an EV hub producing two distinct EVs by 2028 also appears to be in jeopardy; in July, the company reportedly announced it delayed EV production there by at least 10 months.

Can You Still Buy a Nissan Ariya?

Nissan didn’t rule out the Ariya’s return for later. But for shoppers who are interested in buying an Ariya now, the 2025 model can still be found on dealer lots where available. For those who still want a 2026 EV, the new Leaf is still expected to go on sale in the fall.

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Read More About Nissan EVs:

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Hyundai Recalls 31,000-Plus Ioniq 6 EVs for Charging Port Door

By Corinne Vercoe

September 18, 2025

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Hyundai is recalling more than 31,000 examples of its Ioniq 6 electric sedan over an issue with the charging port door.

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Affected vehicles include model-year 2023-25 Ioniq 6s. The involved vehicles’ charging port door and outer panel retaining hooks may not be sufficiently engaged, which could lead to the door detaching. Detachment of the door panel while the car is in motion increases the risk of a road hazard and crash.

To resolve the issue, dealers will apply an adhesive on the charge port door assembly for free. Hyundai will notify owners Nov. 10, but those with further questions can call the automaker at 855-371-9460 (Hyundai’s number for this recall is 282), or visit NHTSA’s website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.

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How Much Is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS?

By Robert Duffer

September 18, 2025

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Key Points:

• For 2026, the GLS three-row SUV starts at $91,500 (all prices include $1,250 destination fee).
• A new Manufaktur Arctic Silver Edition on the AMG GLS63, new paint choices and new design packages for the Maybach mark the only changes to the GLS line for the new model year.

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV and its ultra-luxury Maybach GLS variant carry over into the new model year with two new exterior paint options, and a Manufaktur Arctic Silver Edition can be had on the performance-oriented AMG GLS63. The 2026 GLS starts at $91,500.

Related: 2026 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 Manufaktur Arctic Silver Edition Stands Out, Subtly

What’s New?

Mercedes’ largest SUV mostly carries over for 2026 in four-, six- or seven-occupant configurations. The base 450 can be optioned in new Manufaktur Silicon Grey and Manufaktur Moonlight White Magno coats. Additionally, new Night Series Exterior and Design packages are available on the Maybach GLS600. They   exclusive color choices, darkened chrome exterior accents and black 23-inch wheels with summer performance tires.

The GLS63’s special Arctic Silver Edition comes in an exclusive Manufaktur Cirrus Silver Magno (Magno is Mercedes-speak for matte). The cosmetic package adds contrasting black-and-red accents inside and out, as well as all the gloss-black exterior accents of the AMG Night Package. Red brake calipers peek out of the SUV’s matte-black 23-inch wheels that sport red rim flanges and center-cap detailing, and the interior features red-and-black Nappa leather upholstery on quilted front seats.

Pricing and Release Date

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS is on sale now. Full pricing for the lineup is as follows:

• GLS450: $91,500
• GLS580: $117,400
• AMG GLS63: $152,300
• Maybach GLS600: $181,250

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Powertrain Specs and MPG

The 2026 GLS lineup uses a nine-speed automatic transmission and the brand’s 4Matic all-wheel-drive system. The GLS450 is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine and mild-hybrid system making 375 horsepower and 369 pounds-feet of torque in total. Mercedes says it accelerates from 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds. The 2025 model returned 19/24/21 mpg city/highway/combined; that EPA rating is expected to carry over (official estimates for the 2026 lineup are not yet available, however).

The other GLS variants utilize variations of Mercedes’ famed twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8. In the GLS580, the mild-hybrid V-8 generates 510 hp and 538 pounds-feet; it hits 60 mph in a claimed 4.7 seconds and should return the same 14/19/16 mpg as the 2025 version.

The 603-hp AMG GLS63 churns out 627 pounds-feet of torque and has a 0-60 mph time of just 4.1 seconds. It should maintain an EPA-rated 14/18/15 mpg for 2026.

The Maybach GLS600 splits the performance equation between the GLS580 and GLS63 and goes all in on luxury. Its V-8 makes 550 hp and 568 pounds-feet, and the SUV has a claimed 4.6-second sprint to 60 mph. The EPA rated the luxury liner at 13/18/15 mpg for 2025.

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Standard Safety Features and Equipment

The flagship GLS SUV comes well equipped (as it should for the price). The standard safety features across the lineup include forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, front cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, blind spot intervention, lane departure steering assist, lane change assist, emergency steering assist, road-sign recognition and a driver attention monitor. The GLS also has a self-parking feature and a standard 360-degree camera system that helps see what’s around such a large vehicle.

The base GLS450 rides on an air spring suspension with adaptive dampers and 21-inch wheels. Mercedes upholsters the inside in synthetic leather, and the interior features power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, four-zone automatic climate control and ambient lighting. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster complements a 12.3-inch touchscreen with augmented reality navigation, voice control, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Wireless device charging and a 13-speaker Burmester surround-sound system are also standard.

The GLS580 comes with bigger 22-inch wheels, and the price hike incorporates leather upholstery, massaging front seats with rapid heating, heated second-row seats, five-zone automatic climate control and a heated steering wheel.

The AMG GLS63 buttons down more power with a stiffer sport suspension and a limited-slip rear differential. It also features Nappa leather upholstery, active engine mounts, a Class IV trailer hitch and a performance exhaust. A head-up display is also standard in the AMG variant.

Shoppers seeking the finest in luxury without the mad power of the GLS63 can look to the ultra-luxe Mercedes-Maybach GLS600. Distinctive mono- and two-tone paint schemes and exclusive 22-inch wheel designs elevate the Maybach. It rides on Mercedes’ E-Active Body Control that proactively tweaks the suspension response at each wheel to soften bumps. The SUV’s suspension also stiffens against body roll when turning at speed, or if the GLS gets stuck, the system pumps the suspension to help loosen it.

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