It’s difficult enough to imagine competing models put together on the same assembly line, in the same factory, probably going through the same quality controls. Believe it or not, that’s what Nissan Motors plans to do.
Nissan Motors President and CEO Makoto Uchida (foreground) with COO Ashwani Gupta
As part of its four-year plan to return to profitability, Nissan is leveraging its alliance with fellow Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors and French marque Renault, primarily to share resources. This includes models, production lines, and existing technologies.
The key to this arrangement is standardization. Nissan will remove region-specific models from its lineup, and focus on global models that have proven strengths in the market.
To date, these are models in the C/D segment, electric vehicles, and sports cars. Older models will also be given the axe, and the resulting streamlined portfolio will have less than 55 models worldwide, from the current 69.
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So what does all this have to do with Mitsubishi Philippines churning out the Nissan Terra and Navara?
The Alliance has identified key markets among themselves that each member specializes in and will serve as a reference; this is called the leader-follower principle. Nissan will focus on its home market of Japan, as well as China, the U.S., and Mexico. Renault will take point for the European market, North and South Africa, as well as South America. Meanwhile, Mitsubishi will be responsible for Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Nissan will be leaving Indonesia to concentrate production in Thailand as its new ASEAN export hub. But in order not to strain the Thai factory too much with the added export markets, Nissan is tapping Mitsubishi’s strength to take on some of the projected demand in the region.
This includes the Philippines, where the Navara and Terra have so far been positively received. The outcome would be a factory previously dedicated to Mitsubishi models foe sale, now building Nissan vehicles for sale alongside them.
What’s even better for Nissan is the opportunity to use the same resources as its Alliance partner, making it unnecessary (and cost-efficient) to invest in new facilities.
This is also in line with Nissan’s four-year plan to forego expansion pursued by the previous management, focusing on its core markets instead. And with a refreshed model lineup coming in the next 18 months, Nissan needs all the help it can get.
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If and when the idea becomes reality, the Navara and Terra will still be marketed separately from their respective Strada and Montero Sport rivals. We guess only time will tell as to what extent this arrangement will be beneficial to everyone involved in the Alliance.
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Know more about Nissan Terra 2024
The Nissan Terra is a midsize, seven-seater SUV. In the Philippines, this model has a total of six variants, the Terra EL, VE, VL 4x2, and VL 4x4, Sport 4x2, and the Sport 4x4. Currently, Nissan Terra 2024 Philippines price ranges from Php 1,729,000 to Php 2,534,000.
The Philippine-spec Terra exclusively uses a 2.5-liter inline-4 turbodiesel engine for all of its trims. At maximum, this engine can churn out 187 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. Only the VL and Sport have a 4x4 version, while the rest are rear-wheel-drive. In turn, only the entry-level Terra EL can come with a six-speed manual gearbox. The rest of the Terran trims then utilize a seven-speed automatic transmission.
Size-wise, the Nissan Terra has a length of 4,900mm, a width of 1,865mm, and a height of 1,865mm. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,850mm, as well as a ground clearance of 225mm.
Locally, the 2024 Nissan Terra competes against the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Isuzu mu-X, Ford Everest, Maxus D90 among others.
Nissan Terra Launch
Globally, the Nissan Terra was unveiled in April 2018 at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, Terra being a Latin term for Earth. It was introduced as a replacement for the Nissan Pathfinder, which was available from 2005 to 2012, and sits in between the X-Trail and Patrol in terms of size and dimensions.
Locally, the Nissan SUV was launched in May 2018. In some markets such as the Middle East, the midsize SUV is offered with a 2.5-liter gasoline powertrain, while Nissan Philippines only offers a diesel powertrain.
In 2021, the Terra then received an updated model for the Philippines market. This update provides the Terra with a new front fascia, a redesigned rear end, and more on-board tech.
This was then followed up by the Terra Sport trim in 2023.
Nissan Terra Exterior
As of 2021, Nissan Philippines released the all-new Terra. It comes with a good deal of exterior design enhancements. For the front, it gets a new Nissan V-Motion grille pattern, a pair of new quad-LEDs with auto-leveling function, new LED taillamps, and a set of new 18-inch alloy wheels.
Nissan Terra Interior
The latest version of the Nissan Terra’s spacious cabin features a spacious interior that can seat up to seven adult occupants. Its higher-spec variants are equipped with leather upholstery on Zero-gravity seats. Likewise, the new steering wheel is also clad in leather. Other surfaces on the top-spec Terra, like its dashboard, also have loads of soft-touch surfaces.
As for the second-row seats, they slide and are split into 60:40. It also offers a tip-up entry which means passengers can easily access the seats on the last row. The reclinable third row can be split into 50:50, providing more space for cargo storage at the back.
Technology & Safety Features
Providing entertainment is a new nine-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Also, a new feature is wireless charging. Moreover, the 2024 Nissan Terra also comes with Nissan Intelligent Mobility which offers intelligent around-view monitors and an off-road information display.
Of course, the one-touch remote for tumbling and folding of seats and a roof-mounted monitor with an HDMI port located at the ceiling are also retained. Higher variants are equipped with audible lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, parking sensors, and automatic headlights. Safety is further expanded with the presence of six airbags, and a tire-pressure monitor, among others.
Platform & Chassis
As an updated version of the current generation model, this robust SUV still uses the Nissan F-Alpha platform. It guarantees a pleasant ride in the city, whilst providing the strength and flexibility for off-road use. That said, the suspension system for the new Terra retains the independent double wishbone with coil springs and a stabilizer bar for the front. The rear end meanwhile, is equipped with a multi-link suspension and a stabilizer bar. Braking is supported by discs at the front and drums at the rear. The parking brake for the VL trims however is now electronic.
Engine & Drivetrain
Like the previous iteration of the Nissan Terra 2024, all of its variants are powered by the 2.5-liter YD25 DDTi inline-4 turbodiesel engine. At most, it is capable of generating 187 hp at 3,600 rpm and 450 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. The engine is coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission for the entry-level EL variant, and 7-speed automatic transmission with a manual mode for the rest of the variants.
Likewise, with the outgoing Terra, only the top-ranging VL variant gets a 4WD system that comes with a transfer select switch for seamlessly changing drivetrain configurations. It comes with a 2WD rear-wheel drive mode, a 4WD high gear for high-speed off-roading, and a 4WD low gear for driving through steep and rough roads smoothly.
Locally, the 2024 Nissan Terra has a total of six color options. These include Nebula Metallic Red, Forged Metallic Copper, Lunar Metallic Gray, Galaxy Black, Brilliant Silver, and Aspen Pearl White.
In terms of power, the 2024 Nissan Terra sits in the middle of the locally available midsize SUV pack. Like its truck-based rivals though, it also uses a ladder-frame chassis so one can say that its durability and off-road capability are assured as well. As for on-board features and safety tech, it now sits high up on the totem pole due to the fact that most of its trims now come with driver assist features.
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Nissan Terra FAQs
1. What is the body type of the Nissan Terra 2024?
The Nissan Terra is categorized as a midsize SUV.
2. Is the Nissan Terra a 5-seater?
No, all trims of the PH-market Nissan Terra come with 7 seats. However, a five-seater version of the Terra is actually available in some markets including China.
3. Is the Nissan Terra fuel efficient?
In the city, the Nissan Terra is able to reach up to 7 km/L. this figure is doubled to 14 km/L when on the highway.
4. Are the any differences between the PH-spec Terra and other global units?
The Terra (X-Terra) for the Middle East uses a 2.5-liter gasoline engine, while the one in Thailand uses a 2.3-liter twin-turbo diesel.
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