“the nomad has off road pace to rival a baja racer“
Car & Driver
COMING SOON
Exploring, touring or drifting - the Nomad is ready for more.
The Nomad opens up a whole new dimension to having fun on four wheels. People call it the Atom’s mucky brother but the Nomad redefined what a performance on/off roader should be. Where the Atom is to road and track, the Nomad is to road and off it. Whether it’s a twisty road, a gravel track, a WRC rally stage, a green lane, a desert or just a grassy field the Nomad calls this home. The Nomad says tough wherever it goes. Because it is.
You can see that the Nomad is an Ariel through and through. We put the same thought in design, the same engineering depth and the same attention to detail as we do with every Ariel vehicle. It shows everywhere you look. It will put that same Ariel grin on your face every time you drive it, maybe just a bit dirtier. As with everything Ariel lightness is the key – the Nomad treads lightly and nimbly, using agility to get to wherever you want to go.
Every Nomad is individually made by a single technician for each owner so we are able to tailor fit your exact needs and wishes. From winches and spotlights to engine and gearbox upgrades plus different damper options, different wheels, different tyres, nudge bars, carriers… yes, it’s a long list but we want to make sure we get your Nomad exactly right for you. What you want it to do, where you’re going to use it and how you want it to look. But we’re here to help and we’ll take time drawing up a specification with you to make sure you get exactly the right Nomad for you.
The 2026 Ariel Nomad 2 is a second-generation, road-legal, off-road performance buggy featuring a 2.3L Ford EcoBoost turbocharged engine producing 305 bhp and 518 Nm of torque. It boasts a 0-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds, a 134 mph top speed, and a 60% stiffer chassis with increased suspension travel.
2026 Ariel Nomad 2
Key Technical Specifications:
Engine: 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost (derived from Focus ST).
Power Output: 305 bhp @ 5,950 rpm; 382 lb-ft (518 Nm) torque @ 2,850 rpm.
Performance: 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds; 0–100 km/h in 3.4 seconds; Top speed 134 mph (216 km/h).
Weight: 715 kg (1,576 lbs).
Transmission: 6-speed manual (standard) or optional 6-speed Quaife sequential paddle shift.
Chassis/Suspension: Increased tube diameter (+60% stiffness), double wishbone with K-Tech dampers (adjustable Ohlin TTX or Bilstein options).
Dimensions: 48 mm longer wheelbase, 50 mm wider track.
Fuel Capacity: 70 litres (40% increase).
Features: 3-stage power mapping, adjustable traction control, and a digital TFT instrument display
