The premium SUV Nissan Terrano has been officially unveiled by the company. The launch is expected to be in the upcoming festive season. Nissan Motor India Private Limited entered the Indian car market in year 2005 and has been doing impressive business in the country since then. This multinational car maker entered the
automobile market of the country with the launch of their formidable SUV, Nissan X-Trail, which was brought in through CBU (completely built up unit) route into the country. At present, they have quite a few vehicles, which are prevalent in the car bazaar and every vehicle from the Japanese stable has carved its own niche. The company presently has a massive production facility closer to Chennai in Tamil Nadu and this facility has the capacity to generate close to 2 lakh vehicle units per year. This gigantic automobile manufacturing plant is being shared with the French automobile giant, Renault India Private Limited as well. This joint venture has come up with quite a few similar cars such as the Nissan Micra and the Renault Pulse, then there is the Scala and the Sunny sedan series. Now the latest vehicle of this lineup is Nissan Terrano SUV, which is said to be the Nissan's version of the highly acclaimed Renault Duster, which is already prevalent in the Indian car market. According to sources, the deal between Nissan Motor India Private Limited and Renault India is that any of the company launches a re-badged or a modified version of the other company's vehicle, then that car maker has to launch the later version after a time span of at least one year and the price of the version launched later should be slightly expensive from the one which is already launched.
it offers a peak torque of 248Nm at 2250rpm in combination with a maximum power output of 108bhp at 3900rpm. The 1.5-litre diesel engine is mated with a six speed manual transmission gear box. This yet to be launched Nissan Terrano is said to be coming in with trendy beige colored fabric seat upholstery, clean interiors, chrome treated steering wheel finish along with a stylish gear knob with metallic finish, giving the cabin a a premium look and feel. On the outside, the exteriors have quite a few cosmetic changes as well, which will make this upcoming Nissan Terrano look more like the other SUVs produced by the company. Nissan India will certainly give an extremely good and clean finish to the exteriors and seem to have used top quality material inside as well. This upcoming hefty SUV will be in direct competition with the likes of Mahindra Quanto, Ford Ecosport and such other vehicles along with its half brother Renault Duster as well. The braking as well as the suspension mechanism of the Nissan Terrano is also very sturdy and robust, which will ensure a comfortable driving experience to all the occupants.
Nissan Terrano Mileage
The Terrano gets the same 1.6-litre petrol and 1.5-litre engine options like the Renault Duster.
The Indian populace is no doubt driven by the mileage quotient and the first question a majority of the buyers ask is about the fuel economy of any vehicle. As of now there are no confirmed reports of the mileage Nissan Terrano is going to generate. . The 1.5-litre diesel engine is said to be quite fuel efficient and is expected to return an approximate mileage in the range of 19 to 21kmpl. On the other hand, the 1.6-litre petrol engine is anticipated to give a healthy mileage in between 10 to 14kmpl, when driven under normal conditions.
The Indian populace is no doubt driven by the mileage quotient and the first question a majority of the buyers ask is about the fuel economy of any vehicle. As of now there are no confirmed reports of the mileage Nissan Terrano is going to generate. . The 1.5-litre diesel engine is said to be quite fuel efficient and is expected to return an approximate mileage in the range of 19 to 21kmpl. On the other hand, the 1.6-litre petrol engine is anticipated to give a healthy mileage in between 10 to 14kmpl, when driven under normal conditions.
Power of Nissan Terrano
The power produced by the Nissan Terrano isn’t that great, when see on paper. But in real world it is sufficient.
The yet to be launched Nissan Terrano will come in both petrol and diesel engine based variants. The diesel engine is a 1461cc, K9K , dCi mill, which is being said to be quite powerful and will come with two power output options, which deliver an impressive performance. The more powerful 108bhp at 3900rpm based mill will come in combination with a peak torque yield of 248Nm at 2250rpm, which is quite good for the Indian roads. While, the other option will be a 83.84bhp based mill along with a 200Nm of peak torque. Both these 1.5-litre diesel engines will be cleverly mated with a proficient six speed manual transmission gear box. While, the petrol version is said to coming equipped with a 1.6-litre MPFI (multi point fuel injection) based petrol engine, which is coded as 1.6K4M. This engine has the ability to displace 1598cc and can yield about 102bhp at 5850rpm along with a pounding 145Nm of peak torque value at 3750rpm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission gear box.
The yet to be launched Nissan Terrano will come in both petrol and diesel engine based variants. The diesel engine is a 1461cc, K9K , dCi mill, which is being said to be quite powerful and will come with two power output options, which deliver an impressive performance. The more powerful 108bhp at 3900rpm based mill will come in combination with a peak torque yield of 248Nm at 2250rpm, which is quite good for the Indian roads. While, the other option will be a 83.84bhp based mill along with a 200Nm of peak torque. Both these 1.5-litre diesel engines will be cleverly mated with a proficient six speed manual transmission gear box. While, the petrol version is said to coming equipped with a 1.6-litre MPFI (multi point fuel injection) based petrol engine, which is coded as 1.6K4M. This engine has the ability to displace 1598cc and can yield about 102bhp at 5850rpm along with a pounding 145Nm of peak torque value at 3750rpm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission gear box.
Acceleration & Pick-Up
The acceleration produced by the
diesel version of the Terrano is good, that the good bit about this oil
burner is the drivability.Both the petrol as well as the diesel engines, which are said to be
fitted in this upcoming Nissan Terrano SUV are said to be powerful and
capable of delivering a good performance along with peppy acceleration
and pickup. The diesel version is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged
engine, which plays a major role in its performance. The top speed
anticipated to be achieved by the diesel engine based Nissan Terrano can
be in the range of 170 to 175kmph. While the expected time taken for
this diesel engine to cross the 100kmph barrier from a standstill might
be about 12 to 14 seconds. Meanwhile, the petrol engine based version
has been fitted with an MPFI supply system based 1.6-litre mill. This
engine is anticipated to be able to attain a top speed in between 155 to
165kmph, while the time taken for this engine to propel the upcoming
Nissan Terrano from 0-100 Kmph is expected to be about 11 to 13 seconds.
Nissan Terrano Engine and Performance
The engine and performance of the Terrano is good and it doesn’t feel sluggish at any given time.
The upcoming Nissan Terrano lineup will have both petrol and diesel engine based versions. The petrol engine is said to be a 1.6-litre MPFI (multi point fuel injection) based petrol engine, which is coded as 1.6K4M. It has the ability to displace 1598cc and can yield about 102bhp at 5850rpm along with 145Nm of peak torque value at 3750rpm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission gear box. There are reports doing rounds that Nissan Terrano might also sport a automatic CVT transmission gear box, which might be launched at a later stage. On the other hand, the diesel variants are coming with two power options, 85PS (83.84bhp) and the other more powerful 110PS (108.49bhp). This fuel efficient 1461cc, K9K, dCi diesel engine is quite powerful and is delivering an impressive performance. It offers a peak torque of 248Nm at 2250rpm in combination with a maximum power output of 108.5bhp at 3900rpm. The 1.5-litre diesel engine is mated with a six speed manual transmission gear box.
The upcoming Nissan Terrano lineup will have both petrol and diesel engine based versions. The petrol engine is said to be a 1.6-litre MPFI (multi point fuel injection) based petrol engine, which is coded as 1.6K4M. It has the ability to displace 1598cc and can yield about 102bhp at 5850rpm along with 145Nm of peak torque value at 3750rpm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission gear box. There are reports doing rounds that Nissan Terrano might also sport a automatic CVT transmission gear box, which might be launched at a later stage. On the other hand, the diesel variants are coming with two power options, 85PS (83.84bhp) and the other more powerful 110PS (108.49bhp). This fuel efficient 1461cc, K9K, dCi diesel engine is quite powerful and is delivering an impressive performance. It offers a peak torque of 248Nm at 2250rpm in combination with a maximum power output of 108.5bhp at 3900rpm. The 1.5-litre diesel engine is mated with a six speed manual transmission gear box.
Wheels
Braking & Handling
The Terrano handles just like any other car, and this is the fact that is it a compact SUV.
Nissan Terrano SUV is said to be coming equipped with a powerful and robust braking system. The front wheels of the compact SUV are said to be incorporated with ventilated discs, which help in proficient braking. While the rear wheels will get a drum based braking mechanism that performs quite well on any road conditions . The front axle of the SUV has an independent McPherson strut type of mechanism with a coil spring and also a highly advanced anti roll bar. Whereas, the rear axle gets a torsion beam axle along with coil springs and the similar anti roll bar for enhanced comfort for the rear passengers. Both these systems put together ensure that the passengers as well as the SUV are stable and well balanced. The top end versions of the Terrano will also be equipped with the sophisticated anti lock braking system along with electronic brake force distribution technology, coupled with brake assist as well to further bolster the braking mechanism of the SUV.
Nissan Terrano SUV is said to be coming equipped with a powerful and robust braking system. The front wheels of the compact SUV are said to be incorporated with ventilated discs, which help in proficient braking. While the rear wheels will get a drum based braking mechanism that performs quite well on any road conditions . The front axle of the SUV has an independent McPherson strut type of mechanism with a coil spring and also a highly advanced anti roll bar. Whereas, the rear axle gets a torsion beam axle along with coil springs and the similar anti roll bar for enhanced comfort for the rear passengers. Both these systems put together ensure that the passengers as well as the SUV are stable and well balanced. The top end versions of the Terrano will also be equipped with the sophisticated anti lock braking system along with electronic brake force distribution technology, coupled with brake assist as well to further bolster the braking mechanism of the SUV.
Handling & Safety
The safety features on the Terrano include ABS and dual airbags.Nissan India has equipped this SUV with quite a number of safety aspects as well, which will ensure enhanced protection and security for all the occupants. To begin with, the steering wheel is tilt adjustable, which permits the driver to adjust it as per the requirement and driving comfort. The power steering wheel is said to be very responsive and will help in easy maneuvering of the SUV in peak traffic as well. Other safety features include a highly advanced anti lock braking system along with an emergency brake assist besides electronic brake force distribution mechanism as well and a stability control module. Then the company might also include impact sensing door unlock and engine protective under guard as well. This yet to be launched SUV will also be fitted with front fog lamps and a rear defogger along with a wash and wipe function incorporated in the rear wind screen , which help in giving better visibility in rainy and overcast conditions. The fog lamps also enhance the visibility of the vehicle to the other automobiles during the rainy or low light situations
