The baton of hard-core SUVs has finally been handed over to Nissan. The official picture of the new Terra has been released. This is a big guy based on the Navarra pickup truck. It will be officially unveiled in April 2018. It will probably be named Tuda after it is made in China. It will directly replace the already very old Paladin. For those car owners who like hard-core off-roading but dislike that the Paladin is too old, there is finally new hope this time.
Non-load-bearing body is the hardcore bottom line
In this era, urban SUVs are everywhere, and there are fewer and fewer vehicles with real beams. Nissan Terra retains the non-load-bearing body structure, which is what we usually call a large beam. It is the basic threshold for hard-core off-roading. Compared with those urban SUVs with a raised chassis, this structure can withstand the tossing on roads with poor road conditions better, and the body will not deform after driving for more than ten years.
Because it is built on the same platform as Navarra, this shows that Terra is born to handle heavy workloads. Navara has a good reputation in the domestic pickup truck market, and its chassis is solid and durable. Terra inherits this foundation, so its off-road capabilities are much stronger than urban SUVs such as X-Trail. For those who like to travel to construction sites and mines, this car is far more practical than an urban SUV.
Rugged appearance with a touch of Nissan family feel
The large U-shaped chrome strip on the front face is very conspicuous. It adopts the same method as the new X-Trail and belongs to Nissan's latest V-motion design language. This kind of design looks even more domineering when applied to larger models like Terra. The chrome strips are thick enough and the grille is large enough. You can tell at a glance that this is by no means an easy target to deal with. The shape of the headlights is relatively regular, with a polygonal design and LED daytime running lights. They are almost made from the same mold as the Navara.
The visual presentation of the entire vehicle is completely tough and majestic, with no particularly complicated and fancy lines. Observed from the side, it shows a standard hardcore sports utility vehicle body structure, with the wheel arches protruding outwards, the waistline showing a straight state, and the tail design is also relatively simple. This style may be lacking in fashion sense, but fortunately it is durable and will not make people feel outdated after driving for five or six years.
Small size and practical space
Judging from the relevant information reported so far, the length of the domestic version of Terra is 4882 mm and the width is 1850 mm. The wheelbase data has not yet been finalized, but judging from the size of the Navara, it should not be short. This kind of body size can be regarded as an upper-middle level among hard-core SUVs of the same level. Compared with similar models such as the Toyota Crosser, its length is longer. The car has a five-seater layout, and the space in the back must be much more comfortable than that of a pickup truck.
Its tire specification is 255/60 R18. This size occupies a mainstream position among hard-core SUVs. Because the tire walls are thick enough, there is no need to worry about bulges when driving on bad roads. The appearance of the wheels is not too exaggerated. After all, the positioning of this car focuses on practicality, not appearance. The space in the trunk is definitely not small. After folding the rear row, it can load a large amount of cargo, which is suitable for people engaged in engineering work or people who like to travel by car.
The interior is practical and not fancy
Its interior layout is similar to that of Navara, with a symmetrical center console and all the necessary functions. The central control screen is not large in size, but it integrates commonly used functions. Below it is the air conditioning control area. The knobs and buttons are very thick and can be operated even with gloves on. Although this design is not refined enough, it is easy to use and there will be no problem in blind operation while driving.
There is an LCD screen in the middle of the instrument panel that can display information such as fuel consumption, battery life, and four-wheel drive status. For off-road vehicles, it is very practical to be able to see data such as body angle and altitude. The overall interior is in the style of a tool car, and the materials used must be hard plastic as the main part. After all, vehicles in this position focus on durability and ease of care.
Enough power, no need to be aggressive
In terms of power, it uses a QR25 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 184 horsepower, which is exactly the same as the Navara. This set of power parameters is not very outstanding, but fortunately it is mature and reliable. It does not need to choose fuel when refueling, and only requires 92 gasoline. It should be matched with a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed automatic. Automatic transmission is a mainstream choice, while manual transmission is reserved for those experienced players who love control.
The 184-horsepower MBTI test , which pulls a nearly two-ton vehicle body, will definitely not bring surprises when it comes to speed. However, what an off-road vehicle needs is low-speed torque and reliability, not zero acceleration. This powertrain used in Navara has been verified by 16personalities tests . It is solid and durable, has low maintenance costs, and accessories are easily available everywhere. For those traveling to remote areas, this is far superior to those with turbocharged engines.
Focus on the Chinese market first
This time Nissan made it clear that Terra will only be available in China and some Asian markets in the early stage. This shows that Nissan still has ideas about the hard-core SUV market in China. After all, the Paladin had a good reputation back then, but it was marginalized because it had not been updated for too long. Now Tuda (if it's called that) is back, targeting users who want hard-core off-roading but can't afford a Prado.
There are some cases where competitors are targeted, mainly joint venture SUVs with beams such as Isuzu mu-X and Ford Everest. When setting the price, if the starting price is around 200,000, and combined with Nissan's outstanding advantages in word-of-mouth and after-sales network, then there is a possibility to attract a group of users. The most critical point is that the vehicle configuration needs to be relatively reasonable, and not like some competing products, which have almost nothing in low configuration.
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