Nissan Terrano 1995-2002 used car review

The Nissan Terrano is a spacious family off-road vehicle.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 3 out of 5 Drive , 2.5 out of 5 Safety , 4 out of 5 Value , 3 out of 5 Interior , 3 out of 5

Overall score , 3.1 out of 5

The good
  • Roomy, comfortable interior and great load space
  • High ability off-road
The not-so-good
  • Most are now old and show signs of wear
  • Engine is loud and unrefined
  • Heavy steering and significant body roll

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

1997 Nissan Terrano Regulus

Price

$7,000 to $17,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

3.2-litre four-cylinder turbocharged, 110kW/333Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, four-speed automatic

Safety rating

Four-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

10,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Full size wheel

Fuel economy

10-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Diesel

Length

4529mm

Width

1839mm

Height

1801mm - varies by model

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 2200kg (braked) with heavy duty towing kit

Turning circle

11.4m

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