[wekeepwaiting]

How long have they been “inspecting” it? Sounds a bit odd.

Lol nearly half a month now... No clue what they're doing with it.

Maybe my sales rep is painting a mona lisa on the hood for me.

 

[prairiefast]

Lol nearly half a month now... No clue what they're doing with it.

Maybe my sales rep is painting a mona lisa on the hood for me.

That is a long time. Are they showing it off as a demo?

 

[prairiefast]

Picked up our Evolve+ this afternoon! It’s been a long wait, but can’t wait to get to know our first EV!

 

[Tom]

Wow. One of the first deliveries in Canada! Well done. Hope yet for AWD in June ☺👍. Enjoy the car and give us a report.

 

[prairiefast]

Wow. One of the first deliveries in Canada! Well done. Hope yet for AWD in June ☺👍. Enjoy the car and give us a report.

Thank you. Definitely excited. There’s so much car to learn and get used to, but first impressions are fantastic.

 

[Tom]

Unfortunately can't see the photos 🤔. Enjoy your new baby! To other folks in Canada with reservations....the Mona Lisas on the hood will enhance values!

 

[prairiefast]

Unfortunately can't see the photos 🤔. Enjoy your new baby! To other folks in Canada with reservations....the Mona Lisas on the hood will enhance values!

Thanks! I’ve edited my post. Photos should be there now.
And yes, the Mona Lisa will definitely increase your value!

 

[Tom]

Yep. See the photos! Fine looking vehicle in Winnipeg camo 😜. Enjoy.

 

[Tom]

PS luv the jets plates👍☺

 

[Snowyowl]

Just got back from the local dealer in Victoria BC. They have a Venture+ sitting in the showroom. It is sold but we got to sit in it and turn it on.

First impressions, getting in and out of the car is an easy slide in and out, no ducking required. This is quite a nice change from the Kona EV. The seats are cushy and comfortable. The heating controls in the wood grain are surprisingly better than we anticipated, very bright and the tactile touch makes you feel like you're pushing a real button. The door bottle holders are quite large.

There were 2 manual glove boxes, one in the middle, the other in the usual place. No storage in the center console at all just the phone wireless charger. The doors had a nice solid thunk when they closed.

The back hatch area is much bigger than the Kona. Well, the whole car is much bigger. One thing we noticed is the hatch is very heavy to close. The struts holding it up are very strong. I suppose the kids could use it to do chin-ups

We took a rough measurement of the ground clearance and it was 7-1/2" from floor to battery just aft of the front tires.

Overall, we were pleased with it. We have a Platinum+ on order. Salesman who was there guessed six months for the AWD deliveries. We've also heard starting in March so anybody's guess.

 

[Tom]

Good to hear of first Canadian deliveries. Not far from Vancouver dock to Victoria. We have a AWD platinum plus on order too☺. Delivery before summer would be very helpful.

 

[Snowyowl]

Yes it is good to hear. I also see the e-Force Ariya's have finally been added to the Federal incentives list. That will definitely help.

 

[wekeepwaiting]

My dealer called me and said i can come in to look at the demo, but they're "not clear for sale for another 2 weeks". No clue why or what that means

 

[Tom]

Wow. Thanks for info on federal incentives list. Was a mystery as to why the were previously not listed. Good news. Will help a bit with BCs high sales tax on high priced vehicles. I've been waiting nearly two years 😉. Hopefully patience will pay off.

 

[Snowyowl]

My dealer called me and said i can come in to look at the demo, but they're "not clear for sale for another 2 weeks". No clue why or what that means

Ok, that's strange, considering prairiefast has already gotten one (congrats!) in the middle of the country. I guess that dealer never got the memo.

 

[Snowyowl]

Wow. Thanks for info on federal incentives list. Was a mystery as to why the were previously not listed. Good news. Will help a bit with BCs high sales tax on high priced vehicles. I've been waiting nearly two years 😉. Hopefully patience will pay off.

I think the FWD one's were added first because they'd be the first available. Give's hope that the 4Force Ariya's are getting ready to come to Canada soon. We've been waiting for 2 years as well.

We can't wait for a test drive now but may never get one. The dealer indicated that a demo might not be coming. They have so many people on the list that any refused cars will just be offered down the list to someone else. They may never get a demo at that rate.

 

[wekeepwaiting]

Ok, that's strange, considering prairiefast has already gotten one (congrats!) in the middle of the country. I guess that dealer never got the memo.

Really is weird cause I confronted him about it, and he was adamant in the fact that "not a single ariya has been sold in Canada yet"

No clue...

 

[prairiefast]

Really is weird cause I confronted him about it, and he was adamant in the fact that "not a single ariya has been sold in Canada yet"

No clue...

That’s ridiculous. You can show him my photos. Clearly, at best, he’s misinformed…

 

[EarlyEVadopter]

That’s ridiculous. You can show him my photos. Clearly, at best, he’s misinformed…

May be helpful for wekeepwaiting if you post a photo of your factory sticker showing the final destination port of your Ariya ……I’m guessing it will indicate Vancouver, BC as the final destination port?

 

[prairiefast]

May be helpful for wekeepwaiting if you post a photo of your factory sticker showing the final destination port of your Ariya ……I’m guessing it will indicate Vancouver, BC as the final destination port?

I don’t have a photo of my window sticker, unfortunately.