My wife and I attended an event in Minnesota last weekend. There was zero sales pressure. It was set up in two areas 1) that showed the pro Pilot parking demo and 2) a small coned off test track with an acceleration area, braking, sharp curve, winding curves, rumble strips and then a stop. You had to fill out some registration paperwork and a waiver. Then whoever was driving had to take a Breathalyzer test to prove you wouldn't destroy their car lol. A Nissan rep did the parking demo then he handed us off to another rep and he was a passenger while I drove, my wife was in back. Went through the track twice then he asked my wife if she wanted to drive. Then she did the track twice.
They answered any and all questions we asked. It was structured but not rushed. Then we could go into an air conditioned tent with a Ariya inside where you could look everything over in great detail. get inside, ask questions, etc. There were Nissan reps there as facilitators but at ours, they also had some factory and design reps that had worked on the vehicle design team for 5 years. I spoke with them for about 30 min asking all kinds of questions. That was very interesting. They also had snacks and drinks available in the tent. They asked you to fill out an iPad survey about your test drive while inside. Upon leaving they gave you a small brochure about the Ariya.
All in all it was very informative and well done. It was great finally seeing and driving the car too! Not one person mentioned anything about buying the car or dealerships. A lot of common questions you heard were, "so when will it be arriving". General response was, October time frame to the US but no other specifics were offered. We are very glad we went.
They answered any and all questions we asked. It was structured but not rushed. Then we could go into an air conditioned tent with a Ariya inside where you could look everything over in great detail. get inside, ask questions, etc. There were Nissan reps there as facilitators but at ours, they also had some factory and design reps that had worked on the vehicle design team for 5 years. I spoke with them for about 30 min asking all kinds of questions. That was very interesting. They also had snacks and drinks available in the tent. They asked you to fill out an iPad survey about your test drive while inside. Upon leaving they gave you a small brochure about the Ariya.
All in all it was very informative and well done. It was great finally seeing and driving the car too! Not one person mentioned anything about buying the car or dealerships. A lot of common questions you heard were, "so when will it be arriving". General response was, October time frame to the US but no other specifics were offered. We are very glad we went.