The combination of a new SUV with the steadily growing Chinese industry is a recipe for success for automobile manufacturers worldwide, including the Japanese at Nissan.
On Thursday the automaker announced the launch of the Nissan Terra. known SUV in China as it seeks a larger share of the expanding segment in the world’s most dynamic automotive market.
The Terra is Nissan’s first body-on-frame SUV, launched by the automaker as part of the Nissan MOVE offensive in combat, and expected to increase sales from 12.8 trillion yen to 16.5 trillion yen by 2022.
Presented on the local market as a descendant of the Nissan Patrol, the SUV is designed for use all in one 4WD-DIFF locking system. It stands 225 millimeters (8.8 in) above the ground and rides on a five-link coil spring rear suspension.
Under the hood of the Terra, Nissan will only offer one engine, the QR25 four-cylinder gasoline engine, which develops 180 hp and 251 Nm of torque.
In the interior, the Japanese claim, the Terra offers more space in the rear than any competitor and the best loading capacity in its class. It is equipped with seven airbags and Nissan Zero Gravity Seats that are optimized for longer journeys.
Driver assistance technologies are included in the Nissan Safety Shield package and range from lane departure warning to emergency braking.
“The design of the Nissan Terra is both robust and practical, reliable for everyday use, while also giving our customers the freedom to go anywhere and explore beyond the mundane,” said Ashwani Gupta, Nissan’s president for light commercial vehicles.
“The Nissan Terra builds on our strong SUV heritage while also taking into account the needs of Asian customers and the performance of our refined frame vehicles.”
The price for the model has not yet been announced. Locally, the car will be sold by Dongfeng and Zhengzhou dealerships, but several other Asian markets are slated to see the new Terra on their streets shortly.
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