Reviews - Nissan

Overall Rating

Nissan Terrano is a genuine 4x4 compact van and since launch has sold well with impressive sales figures. Based on the Terrano car with the rear seats removed it's a roomy van with a decent specification.

• Improved cabin finish
• Rear Parking Sensor
• Economical

• No visual changes to revision
• Price on a level with competitors

A standard Terrano is well equipped with power steering, twin front airbags, engine immobiliser, CD player, ABS brakes with EBD and central locking. Meanwhile the SE provides a healthy collection of options including air-conditioning, 17" alloys, aluminium side steps, body coloured bumpers, metallic paint and side airbags. The SE is designed for the growing band of commercial vehicle users who want a van for work but the lifestyle option of a comfortable, stylish vehicle out of work. Roomy with inside equating to 1.65 cubic meters of space and a 1.3-square meter flat load floor, accessed by a side-hinged door with the spare wheel mounted on the back. The opening is large and easy to slide loads in. The maximum payload is 785kg roughly equivalent to the same as a large cube van. Space and 4x4 The Terrano states it has a 450mm wading depth, 210mm ground clearance and a 39-degree accent gradient feature. Since its launch, the Terrano has had the 2.7-litre turbo diesel engine providing plenty of power. You'll get to 60mph in 15.2 seconds from a standing start and reach 100mph top end. Combined fuel consumption of 28.8mpg is within reach. A more recent addition to the Terrano range is a 3.0-litre normally aspirated oil burner. The 0-60mph time is lowered to 13.3 seconds and fuel consumption reaches new heights of 32.1mpg on the combined cycle. Towing capacity is also upped from 2,800kg with the 2.7-litre to 3,000kg. Two trim levels available with the Terrano, one standard with no name and the SE. The 2.7-litre engine is offered with either the standard trim level or with the luxury of SE, while 3.0-litre Power is available in SE only. When it comes to actually driving the Terrano the ride quality is not the best. The vehicle is built as an off-roader first and foremost so negotiating tarmac is second best option. The driving position is comfortable and both engines have got real guts. The Terrano van is based on the Terrano car and so the load space is created by the removal of the rear seats rather than being designed as a van from scratch

The Nissan Primastar has gone through some changes although none outwardly in its attempt to keep up in this competitive market sector. Similar pricing to its competitors the Primastar is worth a test drive to see if the improvements go the extra mile.