Production Models

The mid-size 7-seater SUV segment is getting more crowded with each passing year.

There are now more brands and models to choose from with the entry of new brands from China, aside from the relatively more established automakers from Europe, Japan, Korea, and the US.

Among the more established, or legacy brands so to speak, is Nissan which first introduced the Terra as an entry into mid-size SUV segment back in 2018.

Back then, Nissan touted the Terra as a descendant of the Patrol, the brand's famously tough off-road vehicle designed originally for police and military use.

The ladder-frame Nissan Terra caught the attention of local SUV buyers with its robust exterior design, spacious interior, and advanced driving technology.

Now in 2024, Nissan is using the same formula in looking to standout in an even more crowded SUV market compared to 2018.

The 2024 Nissan Terra looks even more robust with a sculpted body that just hints at some of the trendy design elements now found in modern vehicles.

Dimensions

The 2024 Nissan Terra presents a rugged yet sleek stance on the road for an SUV that is 4,900mm long, 1,865 mm wide and 1,865mm tall, with a 2,850mm-long wheelbase.

Riding on 255/60 R18 tires, the Terra clears the ground by 225mm.

Nissan outfitted the Terra with the latest in exterior features and modern equipment expected in SUVs.

The Nissan Terra comes standard with Quad LED Projector headlights with Auto-Leveling, Auto-on/off and Follow Me Home function, as well as LED Daytime Running Lights.

The rear also looks good with tastefully designed LED Rear Combination Lamps and rear spoiler.

The 2024 Nissan 4x4 VL variant is distinguished by a combination of Chrome Front Grille, Body Color Bumpers with Silver Under Garnish, Body-Color Side View Mirrors with integrated Turn Signal Lights and Auto-Fold, Power Adjust function, Silver Side Step Boards and Roof Rails, Body Color Rear Spoiler, Chrome Tailgate Garnish, and Silver Rear Underguard.

Other exterior features include shark fin-type antenna, high-mount stop lamp, 2-speed variable intermittent front windshield wipers with rain sensors and single-speed wipers in the rear.

The robust, yet modern and classy exterior is complemented by plush and roomy cabin with all the comfort, convenience and smart connectivity features of the modern world.

This starts with Smart Keyless Entry and Push Button Start system.

This gets you into the Terra that looks and feel rich and comfortable amid lots of softly padded surfaces.

The Nissan Terra in VL trim comes with black leather upholstery for the seats and the gear shift lever.

The VL 4x4 is differentiated by its Burgundy Leather for the Interior Trim and Padding for the Center Console Armrest.

The VL variants also come with Zero Gravity Type front seats, with 10-way power adjust, including lumbar support, for the driver but only four-way manual adjust for front passenger.

The second row seat for three splits, folds and tumbles 60:40.

A flip of a lever, and the second row seat folds and tumbles in one motion.

The driver can also remotely control this with the One-Touch Remote Switch.

The second row seat also manually slides and reclines, while also featuring a retractable center armrest.

The third row seat for two splits 50:50 and can be folded flat to provide more room for luggage and other cargo.

Nissan also tastefully fitted the Terra, especially the 4x4 VL, with techy features.

The instrument cluster features a 7-inch High Contrast Display while on the center of the dash is the 9-inch Advanced touchscreen Display for the infotainment system.

The infotainment system on the VL variants feature Apple Carplay and Android Auto, BlueTooth connectivity, premium Bose 8-speaker audio system, as well as an 11-inch Flipdown Monitor with HDMI portal for those in the rear.

The flipdown monitor is perfect to keep passengers in the rear entertained on extensive road trips.

No worries or fights o over charging phones and gadgets. There are USB Type A and C ports for those in the front, second, and third row seats. Now quite necessary as everyone seems to have a smart phone, gadgets and devices always on hand.

The VL variants also feature Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control system with rear cooler with 360-degree vents, speed-sensing power doorlocks, electronic parking brake, and wireless charger pad.

Standard in all Terra variants are overhead console with map lights and sunglass holder, sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirror, ambient lighting, 12-volt Power Socket in front center panel, the center console for the second row, and the luggage area, and multiple bottle and cupholders.

While providing all the modern comforts and conveniences on short and long drives, the Terra 4x4 VL can be described as a go anywhere vehicle.

The 2024 Nissan Terra is powered by a 2,488cc, in-line 4-cylinder diesel engine with variable turbocharger and intercooler that generates 190 PS and 450 Newton-meters of torque.

Those numbers provide adequate power and torque for cruising on highways and crawling on off-road tracks.

On the VL and VE variants the engine is mated to a 7-speed Automatic Transmission with Manual Mode.

The VL 4x4 AT comes with a Part-Time 4-Wheel Drive System which can Shift-on-the Fly from 2H, 4H, and 4L mode with a turn of a dial. It is also equipped with an Electronic Locking Rear Differential.

With the tilt and telescopic steering wheel and 10-way power adjust seat, driver can also set his preferred driving position on the highway or on rougher terrains.

The Nissan Terra VL and VE variants come with an all-wheel disc brake system, ventilated in front and solid in the rear.

The suspension system features front independent double wishbones with coil spring and stabilizer bar and Multi-Link with Coil Spring and Stabilizer bar in the rear.

The durable suspension system complements the rigid fully-boxed ladder frame of the Terra to resist the bending and twisting that can happen when moving on rough and tough terrains.

Except for the base model EL 4x2 MT, all Terra variants are equipped with Nissan Intelligent Mobility, suite of advanced driver assist and safety tech that includes Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Intelligent Driver Alertness, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Hill Start Assist, and Advanced Driver Assist Display, Intelligent Rear View Mirror and Intelligent Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection.

The VL 4x4 variants also come with Off-Road Monitor as well as Hill Descent Control.

The Off-Road Monitor and Advanced Driver Assist Display work to help driver see and maneuver around rough offroad trails.

The Intelligent Rear View Mirror provides driver an unimpeded view of what's happening behind the Terra, especially with a cabin full of passengers and cargo obstructing the rear view mirror.

Standard equipment for safety on all Terra variants include 6-airbags, 3-pt ELR seatbelts for front and second row seat passengers, lapbelts for third row seat passengers.

Also standard are Anti-Lock Braking System with Electronic BrakeForce Distribution, Vehicle Dynamic Control with 4-wheel Active Brake Limited Slip, Alarm and Immobilizer, and Parking Sensors (4-Eye Front and 4-Eye Rear in the VL and VE variants and only 4-Eye Rear in the EL.

VL variants also come with Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

Nissan may have hit that sweet spot for seven-seater SUVs that allow families to have truly relaxed outings or be confident going on thrilling off-road adventures.

If you're one looking for more class than flash in your SUV, perhaps the Nissan Terra is for you.