Nissan Terrano 2013-2017 XL

Terrano 2013-2017 XL Review

The Nissan Terrano XL is only petrol variant available in this series and the company has given this vehicle a lot of impressive features, which can easily attract the interested buyers. This variant is bestowed with 1.6-litre of petrol engine with Multi Point Injection fuel supply system and the engine has a displacement capacity of 1598cc, which is quite good for the Indian road conditions. This engine has a capability to deliver a healthy power and torque outputs. In addition, the company has given this vehicle a lot of safety features such as ABS, EBD with brake assist, air bags, seat belts and many other such aspects, which protect the occupants. Apart from these, the interior of this SUV is quite specious with comfortable seats, air conditioner, music system and all other top class features, which makes the vehicle luxurious and sophisticated. On the other hand, the company has blessed the exterior with a lot of extra ordinary features such as double lamp head lights, which are decorated with chrome and black bezel for its sporty look, body colored bumpers and sheet metal protection under engine and so on.

Exteriors :

Coming to the exteriors of Nissan Terrano, the front part of the SUV is pretty good with a bright and impressive double lamp head lights, which are equipped with chrome and black bezel for its sporty look. Then there are body colored bumpers and sheet metal protection under engine. This SUV has a wide radiator grille with a lot of chrome work and a wide air dam for cooling the engine faster. The side profile of the body is sleek and attractive with electrically adjustable out side rear view mirror, side sill and door handles, which have a silver satin finish and several other features. Apart from these, this sports utility vehicle has a roof antenna, tinted glass, silver painted wheel covers and all these features gives the SUV captivating look. This stylish SUV comes with a number of notable shades such as a Bronze Grey, Blade Silver, Sapphire Black, Pearl White, Fire Red and a Sterling Grey exterior paint option for the buyers to choose from.

Interiors :

This trim is loaded with almost all standard features, which are currently available in this segment. The interior cabin is incorporated with a beige and black color scheme and door handles have with chrome and silver painted strip, which looks quite appealing. Then it has silver painted front and rear door arm rest, door trim fabric and glossy piano black central fascia, which gives the interior cabin an elegant look. Apart from these, the company has given this SUV a fine and sophisticated cabin with ample room and the seats are comfortable with fabric upholstery. The company has given this trim with an advanced music system with four speakers and a lot of functions, which enhance the ambiance of entire cabin.

Engine and Performance :

This car maker has bestowed this SUV with a 1.6-litre of petrol engine that has a Multi Point Injection fuel supply system and the engine has a displacement capacity of 1598cc . This impressive petrol mill can produce 102.6bhp of power at 5850rpm and at the same time, a maximum torque churn out from the engine is 145Nm at 3750 rpm. On the other hand, Nissan Terrano XL returns about 13.2 Kmpl of mileage on standard road conditions, which is good enough for this segment. This engine is skilfully coupled with a five speed of manual transmission gear box and it helps in delivering a power packed performance.

Braking and Handling :

The company has blessed this vehicle with a highly advanced anti lock braking system, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist. This recently launched sports utility vehicle is incorporated with disc brakes on the front wheels , while the company has fitted the drum brakes to its rear wheels. The Independent McPherson Strut suspension system is incorporated on the front axle, while a Torsion Beam is fitted to the rear axle and they have been added with coil springs and anti roll-bars. The company has mated this vehicle with Hydraulic Power Assisted steering wheel, which is quite responsive and we can operate it according to the demand of driver.

Comfort Features :

The company has given this vehicle a lot of comfort features, which are quite innovative and advanced. The list of some standard aspects are an electric back door release button, trunk room lamp, rear lamp for rear passengers, front map lamps both for driver and passenger and front central roof light with timer. Then this SUV has a passenger side vanity mirror, rear glass washer with jet built, foldable rear seat back rest, rear seat arm rest with cup holders and several other features for the extra comfort. Apart from these, the air conditioner of the vehicle is quite proficient with a four speed option and it is also equipped with a pollen filter, which helps in cooling the entire cabin very quickly. Some other standard aspects of the SUV are all four power windows, key less entry, tilt adjustable multi functional steering wheel and so on.

Safety Features :

The safety features of Nissan Terrano XL is quite good, when compared with other SUV's. The list includes a rear defogger with warning indicator, three point seat belt with retractor in front, two point central seat belt in rear and driver seat belt with reminder, which gives extra safety to the passengers. Then the company has given this doors not well closed reminder for all doors including tailgate, central locking system, engine immobilizer and many other such things. Apart from these, the company has incorporated this sports utility vehicle with a highly advanced braking and handling with ABS, EBD and Brake assist. The company has given this variant driver airbag, which protect the driver from any deep injuries during the collision.

Pros : Stylish exteriors, good features.

Cons : Fuel economy should improve, Too big for smaller roads.