Nissan Terra

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Nissan Terra
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Dongfeng Nissan Terra (pre-facelift, China)
Overview
Manufacturer Nissan
Model code WD23 [1]
Also calledNissan X-Terra (Middle East, facelift) [2]
Fengdu Paladin (China) [3]
LEO-MX8 (Iran) [4]
Production2018–present
Assembly
Designer Masato Takahashi [5]
Masanobu Ino [6]
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Platform Nissan F-Alpha platform
Related Nissan Navara (D23)
Mercedes-Benz X-Class
Renault Alaskan
Dongfeng Rich/Ruiqi 6/7
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 134 kW (180 hp; 182 PS) (2.5L petrol)
  • 123 kW (165 hp; 167 PS) (2.5L petrol, Middle East)
  • 140 kW (188 hp; 190 PS) (2.3L, 2.5L diesel)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,850 mm (112.2 in) [7]
Length
  • 4,882–4,900 mm (192.2–192.9 in) [7]
Width
  • 1,850–1,865 mm (72.8–73.4 in)
Height
  • 1,835–1,865 mm (72.2–73.4 in) [7]
Chronology
Predecessor

The Nissan Terra is a mid-size SUV manufactured by Nissan. It was launched to the public at the April 2018 Auto China. The Terra is positioned in size between the X-Trail/Rogue compact crossover and Patrol/Armada full-size SUV. The Terra also fills the position left by the R51 series Pathfinder that sold between 2005 and 2012 and replaces the Paladin in China. The name "Terra" is Latin for "earth". [8]

Contents

Overview

Development

In 2011, when the development of the D23 Navara started, Nissan was considering to develop an SUV based on the Navara as the successor for the Paladin. At the early phase of the development, Nissan executives aimed the car for the growing Chinese and Middle East market. However, the development was halted between 2014 and 2015 as executives were undecided with the new SUV position segment-wise, with the popular X-Trail sitting very close to the aimed segment. [9]

The Terra had been planned to be launched in 2016, however several constraints in its development delayed its launch. In 2015, segment competitors including Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, and Ford Everest had their new generation launched, which delayed the development in order to evaluate and improve the details of the Terra to be able to compete. The development was also constrained by a new excise tax structure based on emissions introduced by the Thai government, which forced Nissan to engineer the cleaner YS23DDTT diesel engine to the Terra. As a result, the Terra release was delayed by two years. [9] The official details of the vehicle were eventually revealed in 15 March 2018 and was unveiled in the following month.

According to Pedro Deanda, chief product specialist that supervised the development of the vehicle, the Terra shares the front door panels, front hood bonnet and the door handles with the D23 Navara. The chassis and suspension was re-engineered to be shorter for comfort and maneuverability. [9]

Engines

The Terra has three engine options: a 2.5 L QR25DE I4 petrol engine that produces 134 kW (180 hp; 182 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 251 N⋅m (185 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 4,000 rpm, a 2.3 L twin-turbocharged YS23DDTT or 2.5 L YD25DDTi I4 diesel engines that both produce 140 kW (188 hp; 190 PS) at 3,600 rpm or 3,750 rpm and 450 N⋅m (330 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 2,000 rpm or 1,500–2,500 rpm respectively. The engines are mated to a 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmission. The ground clearance is measured at 225 mm (8.9 in). [10] [11] [12]

Markets

China

The Terra was launched in China in April 2018 produced by Zhengzhou Nissan as the successor of the Paladin in China. In 2023, news of the rebadged pre-facelift Nissan Terra for the Chinese market surfaced, while still being produced by Zhengzhou Nissan, the rebadged Terra is renamed to Fengdu Paladin, sold under the Dongfeng Fengdu brand. [3]

Philippines

On 28 May 2018, the Terra was launched in the Philippines. It gets a 2.5-liter diesel engine option. Compared to the Chinese version, it is 15 mm (0.6 in) wider, 3 mm (0.1 in) longer and seats 7 (compared to 5). It is offered in five trim options. [13] [14]

The facelifted Terra was released on 1 September 2021. [15]

Indonesia

The Terra was launched in Indonesia on 2 August 2018 at the 26th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. Imported from Thailand, it came with the similar specs as the Philippine version. [16] The import was temporarily suspended between 2020 and 2022 due to low sales. 2,757 units were sold before the import suspension.

The facelifted Terra was introduced on 11 August 2022 at the 29th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, after nearly a three-year hiatus, while sales began on 10 March 2023 after being launched at the 2nd Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week. [17]

Thailand

The Terra was launched in Thailand on 16 August 2018. It uses the 2.3 L diesel engine option to comply with Thailand's excise tax structure. [18] [19] [20] The 2.3 L engine, YS23DDTT produces less CO2 pollution than the 2.5 L YD25DDTi engine, precisely 196 g/km which is lower than the 200 g/km limit regulated by the Thai government to get a 5% tax incentive. [9]

The facelifted Terra was also launched in Thailand on 19 August 2021. With this facelift, it received upgraded safety and tech. [21]

Brunei

In the Brunei market, the Terra was launched in early 2019, and it is offered in Mid, High, and Premium models. The Terra comes with only a 2.5-litre diesel engine (all trims), 7-speed automatic (High and Premium) or 6-speed manual (Mid), tire-pressure monitoring system (Premium), around-view monitor (Premium), 18-inch rims (High and Premium), 17-inch rims (Mid), hill-descent control (Premium) and 6 airbags for all trims. It received a facelift on 26 December 2021 with two variants: 2.5 High and 2.5 4WD Premium, both powered by a 2.5-liter turbodiesel engine with a 7-speed automatic.

Middle East

The facelifted Terra was launched in GCC markets on 25 November 2020 as the X-Terra. It also underwent a major update on the front fascia, rear fascia, and dashboard design. [22] The GCC market X-Terra is offered in SE, Titanium, and Platinum trim levels, all of which are powered by a 2.5-liter QR25DE petrol engine. [23]

Iran

The Terra was launched as the LEO-MX8 in February 2022. [24]

Safety

2018 Nissan Terra
(6 airbags)
ASEAN NCAP scores [25]
Overall starsStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg
Adult occupant32.18/36.00
Child occupant40.74/49.00
Safety assist12.72/18.00
Pre-facelift
Facelift

Sales

YearChina [26] ThailandPhilippinesIndonesia [27]
201812,5181,128 [28] 4,151 [29] 791 [30]
201910,9001,754 [31] 10,469 [32] 1,166
202014,1101,338 [33] 3,898 [34] 800 [35]
202115,857592 [36] 3,970 [37]
20229,5871,202 [38]
20231,148 [39] 126

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