Nissan Terrano (93-07) - Review

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Terrano has never enjoyed the popularity of the Cherokee or Discovery. It's a competent and reasonably affordable family/leisure 4x4, nonetheless. It lags behind the class leaders on rough terrain, but its habitat and habits are more typically suburbia and towing a horse trailer or caravan - so macho ability is hardly an issue. Terrano meets most needs as family transport, with five-door cars offering the best load flexibility plus potential seven-seater accommodation. Styling is not to everyone's taste, but all models are reliable and increasingly good value.
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£232 - £7,390

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Keenly priced chunky 4x4, family-sized interior.

So-so ride, so-so styling.

Terrano has never enjoyed the popularity of the Cherokee or Discovery. It's a competent and reasonably affordable family/leisure 4x4, nonetheless. It lags behind the class leaders on rough terrain, but its habitat and habits are more typically suburbia and towing a horse trailer or caravan - so macho ability is hardly an issue. Terrano meets most needs as family transport, with five-door cars offering the best load flexibility plus potential seven-seater accommodation. Styling is not to everyone's taste, but all models are reliable and increasingly good value.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    1.5 out of 5

    "Three engines have powered Terrano. The 100bhp 2.4-litre petrol unit ran from 1993-2001. It wasn’t a..."

  • Handling

    2.5 out of 5

    "A low ratio gearbox and long-travel suspension means that Terrano is a tough off-roader. It's an..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    2 out of 5

    "Terrano's age shows when it comes to interior space. The seats are comfortable (although they could..."

  • Practicality

    3 out of 5

    "Five-door is quite spacious and the boot is quite reasonable. Buyers opting for the seven-seater can..."

  • Equipment

    3.5 out of 5

    "Launched in July '93, Terrano comes as three-door SWB or five-door LWB Station Wagon with switchable..."

  • Behind the wheel

    2.5 out of 5

    "Despite good all-round visibility, the Terrano's driving position isn't great. Legroom is tight and..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    3.5 out of 5

    "Parts and servicing costs are reasonable, fuel economy and insurance is acceptable. Depreciation..."

  • Green credentials

    1.5 out of 5

    "Terrano performs badly on the eco front. With an average of 254 g/km CO2 across the model line-up,..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    3 out of 5

    "All new cars have ABS with EBD, dual front and side airbags and front-seat active head restraints."

  • Reliability

    3.5 out of 5

    "Mechanically strong and capable of huge mileages. However, interior trim can break off easily and..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    3 out of 5

    "Nissan has cropped the range back to just six cars. They're good value, but push for a big discount..."

  • Buying used

    4 out of 5

    "This car's been around since 1993, so there's a Terrano to suit most pockets. Plenty available..."

  • Selling

    3 out of 5

    "Buyers are looking for good spec - so that means air-con and a CD player on later cars. Cars that..."

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