Nissan is looking at a busy year ahead, after a CNY ad by local distributor Edaran Tan Chong Malaysia (ETCM) subtly teased not one but two models that could be introduced in 2022.

In addition to teasing the Nissan Kicks, the high-tempo CNY ad also gives us a glimpse of the 2022 Nissan Ariya – the company’s first electric SUV – could it be coming to Malaysia too?

Also read: 2022 Nissan Kicks e-Power is heading to Malaysia, teased in ETCM ad

First revealed in 2021, the Nissan Ariya is available with 2WD or AWD (e-4ORCE) powertrains featuring single or dual motors respectively, and two battery options.

Also read: All-electric Nissan Ariya debuts, 610 km range and 130 kW DC charging

The smaller 65 kWh offers a maximum range of 450 km (2WD) whereas the larger 90 kWh battery can offer up to 610 km of range on the 2WD model. The AWD models typically offer 20-30 km less depending on the variant.

Unlike the Nissan Leaf, the Nissan Ariya’s batteries are liquid-cooled. Using 130 kW DC fast charging, the Ariya can recover up to 375 km of range with a 30-minute quick charge using Japan's CHAdeMO format socket. Maximum AC charging is rated at 7.2kW.

The Nissan Ariya went on sale in Japan last year and only now will gradually be introduced across Europe and the US markets in 2022.

If ETCM does indeed launch the Nissan Ariya, it won't be the only Japanese make to launch an EV in 2022.

UMW Toyota is also tipped to launch two new EV models in Malaysia starting 2022 - likely the Toyota bZ4X and Lexus UX 300e. 

Also read: UMW Toyota to launch 2 EVs starting 2022 – Lexus UX 300e and Toyota bZ4X?