Lately, it seems that Nissan is on a roll. A couple of days ago in Thailand, the Japanese brand introduced the new 2021 Nissan Navara. The said truck even got a new variant called the Pro-4X. A few days later, Nissan debuted the facelifted 2021 Nissan Terra as the X-Terra in the Middle East. Of note, this is the first time that this market has access to the said Navarra based SUV. Also, this launch serves as the facelifted Terra’s global debut.
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Like the new Navara, the facelifted Terra/X-Terra bears the same design cues that are brought about by the “Nissan Next” initiative. While the upcoming 2021 Nissan 400Z is the Nissan Next’s poster boy, most of the Japanese marque’s cars including the Terra have and/or will be given a new look to make them sharper and more modern looking.
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The facelifted Terra launched in the Middle-East as the X-Terra
So what’s new with the facelifted 2021 Terra?
Exterior
From the get-go, the front end of the Middle-East-spec Terra definitely looks cleaner and sleeker than the older Nissan Terra. Mind you, the previous version looked macho, but this new one mixes the familiar muscularity of the old with the sharp and sleek direction of Nissan Next.
A close look at the facelifted Terra's front end
It looks a bit like the new Navara, but the new Terra does have some differences. For starters, the LED headlamps and LED daytime running lamps look similar to the new Nissan pickup truck, but the bumper is more seamlessly connected with the new, beefier skid plate. The faux-vents housing the fog lamps also look like they’re set lower.
Moreover, the new Navara’s V-motion grille has a top portion traveling over the top of the grille, whereas the one on the new Navara does not. Inside the facelifted Terra’s grille itself, it still has a mesh but it is now clad over with a very prominent set of chrome colored horizontal slats. And yes, it’s still very much a V-motion grille.
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Towards the sides, it didn't change that much
The sides however didn’t change that much, but like most facelifted models, the new Terra gets a set of new 18-inch wheels. The rear also comes with a redesigned bumper, a new set of taillights, as well as new reflector lights. Up top, it also gets a shark-fin antenna and roof-racks.
Interior
As was shown by the leaked photos, the facelifted 2021 Nissan Navara gets a new dashboard. Gone is the “V-shaped” feature surrounding the array of controls as it had been replaced by a more contemporary looking, square-shaped housing. The re-arranged controls for the air-conditioning system also appears to be positioned further away from the infotainment system.
Check out the new dashboard and steering wheel
The round-shaped air-conditioning vents were also replaced by trapezoidal-like ones, which look more straightforward but are definitely sleeker. The gauge cluster housing also received the same treatment as it’s now more angular than ever before. The center console gets a redesign as well.
The most obvious change to the new Terra's interior, however, is the new flat-bottom steering wheel.
Other than that, the facelifted Terra still seats up to seven people. The top-variants also come with an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as Bluetooth, USB, and AUX ports. The said infotainment system is then linked to an eight-piece Bose speaker system.
Passengers are kept comfortable with an automatic climate control system with rear vents. Loading cargo is also made easy with a power liftgate.
Of course, it's as spacious as the previous version
For the driver, the new Terra provides a manual tilting steering column, electronically adjustable seats, cruise control, a push to start button, offline navigation, automatic headlamps, power-folding side mirrors, parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and a digital trip computer.
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Powertrain
For the middle-eastern market, the Terra/X-Terra is propelled by a 2.5-liter DOHC inline-4 gasoline engine. It can deliver up to 165 horsepower and 241 Nm of torque. That's the sole engine option for the middle-eastern market, and it makes significantly less than the Philippine-spec Terra.
The Middle-Eastern Terra can come available as rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. The only transmission available in the said market is a seven-speed automatic. It also comes standard with a limited-slip differential.
It retains the good ol' body-on-frame chassis based on the Navara
Safety
For safety, the top-of-the-line Middle-Easter-spec 2021 Nissan Terra/X-Terra is equipped with anti-lock braking with electronic brake distribution, six-airbags, ISOFIX, an engine immobilizer, and a security alarm.
On the more active side, it also comes with a tire-pressure monitoring system, hill-start assist, lane-keep assist, stability and traction control, blind-spot detection, among others.
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Price
The facelifted Terra, or rather the X-Terra for the Middle-eastern market comes with three variants. The entry-level variant called the X-Terra 2WD SE is priced at USD 27,200.
The top-spec X-Terra 4WD Platinum variant on the other hand is priced at USD 36,500. Converted to current exchange rates, that’s a price range of Php 1,308,904 to Php 1,756,434 in Philippine Pesos. Keep in mind that taxes and other dues don’t apply here yet.
Final Thoughts
Surprisingly enough, Nissan decided to hold the global debut of the new Terra branded as the X-Terra in the Middle East. Many were expecting it to make its first appearance in Thailand.
Then again, the Middle East is a particularly huge market for Nissan made SUVs and SUVs in general. Case in point – the Nissan Patrol, which for years now, has been selling quite well in the region.
The rear of the facelifted 2021 Terra launched as the X-Terra in the Middle-East
It is inevitable, however, that this facelifted 2021 Nissan Terra makes its way to the Philippine market. It’s proven after all that seven-seater models are particularly sought after in the local market.
There’s also the fact that the Terra, despite being a bit late to the local midsize SUV game, has also garnered its own set of staunch loyalists in the country. At most, however, we can expect the new Terra to arrive sometime around 2021.
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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 2025 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 2025 Nissan Terra competes against the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Isuzu mu-X, Ford Everest, Maxus D90 among others.
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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 2025 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 2025, 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 2025 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 2025 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.
Nissan Terra 2025 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Nissan Terra 2.5 EL MT 4x2 | ₱1,729,000 |
| Nissan Terra 2.5 EL MT 4x2 Aspen Pearl White | ₱1,744,000 |
| Nissan Terra 2.5 VE AT 4x2 | ₱1,969,000 |
| Nissan Terra 2.5 VE AT 4x2 Aspen Pearl White | ₱1,984,000 |
| Nissan Terra 2.5 VL AT 4x2 | ₱2,119,000 |
| Nissan Terra 2.5 VL AT 4x2 Aspen Pearl White | ₱2,134,000 |
| Nissan Terra 2.5 Sport AT 4x2 | ₱2,179,000 |
| Nissan Terra 2.5 Sport AT 4x2 Aspen Pearl White | ₱2,194,000 |
Nissan Terra Pros & Cons
Pros
- Well-equipped for safety
- Feature-rich
- Decent power for a midsize SUV
Cons
- High ground clearance means body roll
Nissan Terra FAQs
1. What is the body type of the Nissan Terra 2025?
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 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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