Nissan Terrano 2013-2017 XL Plus 85 PS

Terrano 2013-2017 XL Plus 85 PS Review

The Nissan Terrano XL Plus 85 PS is the mid range variant of this all new SUV from the stables of this highly acclaimed Japanese automobile giant. The company has incorporated this vehicle with a 1.5-litre of diesel engine, which is capable of delivering a power packed performance on the Indian roads. The engine of the SUV comes with a Common Rail Direct Injection fuel supply system, which enhances the power and torque outputs. The company has loaded this stylish sports utility vehicle with a lot of convenience and comfort giving features such as an air conditioner, music system and several other aspects. If we talk about its interiors, a fine and sophisticated fabric seat upholstery has been used, which gives utmost comfort to the passengers. The interior cabin are quite spacious with enough head room and leg space. The vehicle is incorporated with a number of safety features such as ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, central locking system and many other necessary aspects.

Exteriors :

The exteriors of this Terrano SUV are quite inviting with its striking aspects and the company has bestowed this vehicle with a number of utility based features. The front facade of this SUV is aggressive with body colored front bumper, which is also incorporated with a pair of bright fog lamps. Then there are double lamp head lights with chrome and black bezel, which surrounds a wide radiator grille and gives it an appealing appearance. Then the SUV has tinted glass, roof antenna, roof rails, radiator grille with a lot of chrome treatment and many other such aspects for its impressive look. Apart from these, the company has blessed this recently launched sports utility vehicle with a sleek side profile, which is loaded with silver and satin finish door handles and side sill and on the other hand, electrically adjustable out side rear view mirrors as wllk. The wheel arches have been fitted with silver painted full wheel cover and several other styling aspects and all these exterior features makes the SUV look attractive.

Interiors :

As far as the interiors of this newly launched sports utility vehicle are concerned, the company has loaded it with a lot of advanced and innovative features, which makes the vehicle comfortable and convenient. The interior cabin is bestowed with fabric seat upholstery, decorative silver painted side inserts on the steering wheel along with chrome inserts on the gear shift knob. The center fascia of the vehicle comes with a glossy piano black color coating and at the same time, the door trim is also covered with beige color with a silver painted strip. The company has designed this SUV's interiors with a beige and black combination color scheme, which gives it luxurious look and makes it very elegant. In addition, the SUV is bestowed with ticket holders on driver side sun visor, parcel tray, passenger side vanity mirror, front central roof light with timer , outside temperature gauge and several other features.

Engine and Performance :

This mid range variant is equipped with a 1.5-litre diesel engine that has a Common Rail based fuel supply system. This impressive diesel mill can churn out 83.8bhp at 3750 rpm along with the maximum power of 200Nm at 1900 rpm, which is quite good. On the other hand, this powerful engine is mated with a five speed manual transmission gear box. When this SUV is driven under standard conditions, it can return an impressive fuel economy of 20.5 Kmpl , which is pretty good for this segment.

Braking and Handling :

The braking mechanism of this SUV is highly advanced and proficient for the Indian roads. The front wheels of the SUV is incorporated with disc brakes and at the same time, the company has fitted the rear wheels with drum brakes. On the other hand, anti lock braking system along with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist further enhances its braking abilities . The company has mated this sports utility vehicle with an Independent McPherson Strut for the front axle, while the rear axle gets a Torsion Beam and they have been further given coil springs and anti roll-bars. The power steering of the SUV is Electro Hydraulic Power Assisted, which is very sensitive and highly responsive.

Comfort Features :

The comfort features are one of the most important thing for any vehicle and the company has given this SUV a lot of such features. The air conditioner of the SUV is incorporated with a four speed option and pollen filter as well, which helps in cooling the entire cabin very quickly. Then it is integrated with a 2-DIN music system with a lot of functions such as CD/DVD player, radio (AM/FM), USB interface, Aux-in port and Bluetooth connectivity and this enhances the in-cabin ambiance. Apart from these, this SUV has cup holders, cigarette lighter, drive computer, digital clock with LCD display, vanity mirror, electric back door release buttons and many other such things, which makes the vehicle more comfortable and convenient. Not only this, the company has incorporated this variant with a multi functional steering wheel with mounted audio controls on it.

Safety Features :

This newly launched Terrano SUV is blessed by the company with a lot of advanced protective features. This sports utility vehicle is incorporated with airbags for both driver and front passenger and three point seat belts with driver seat belt reminder for extra safety. Apart from these, it comes with ABS, EBD , Brake Assist for the better braking and handling, engine immobilizer, central locking system and several other features for the protection of the occupants. Then this stylish and brilliant SUV is also incorporated with a rear defogger, bright fog lamps for better visibility in bad weather conditions, heated tailgate glass warning light and so on.

Pros : Exterior is impressive, safety and comfort aspects are good.

Cons : No leather seats, engine performance can be improved.