Challenging local market leaders, Nissan recently launched the all-new Terra, an SUV model that aims to compete head-on with the Toyota Fortuner and the Mitsubishi Montero.

The regional reveal of the Terra was held at the grounds of the new Clark Global City in Angeles, Pampanga, where Nissan created a virtual off-road playground to showcase their new product.

Motoring media from Asia and the Philippines witnessed the performance capabilities of the Terra in all forms of surface culminating in an explosive hill climb over a man made rise.

“Over 60 years of SUV heritage went into the development of the Nissan Terra. We are proud to say that this SUV carries with it all the knowledge and experience Nissan has developed for this particular segment,” said Ramesh Narasimhan, President and Managing Director of Nissan PH.

Powered by a 190bhp YD25 diesel engine, with a torque of 450Nm@2000 rpms, Nissan’s SUV’s is a descendant of the Patrol, the tough off-road icon originally designed for police and military use.

The Terra shares its platform with the Navara pick-up, Nissan’s bestseller that has managed to overtake the Ford Ranger in terms of sales in the domestic pick-up segment. It sits on a reinforced chassis, five-link coil spring rear suspension system, and rigid wheel axle that work together to ensure strength, durability, comfort and convenience.

The media was able to put the Terra through its paces in “Delta 5”, a popular off-road trail in Mabalacat, Pampanga. The riverbed with its soft sand and challenging terrain tested the SUV’s off-road features.

Inside the Terra is Nissan’s host of intelligent mobility technologies which are all within easy reach of the driver. These technologies include Lane Departure Warning; Blind Spot Warning and the Intelligent Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection. This innovative feature allows drivers to see images from a camera mounted at the back and viewed at the rear view mirror.

Interior-wise, this SUV offers plush leather seating for seven full size adults, with the convenience of a one-touch remote fold and tumble second row seats. Despite the searing humidity, the climate control system kept us comfortably cool inside the cabin and the Blaupunkt audio system entertained the participants throughout the two-hour off-road trek. Nissan’s V-motion grille design contributed to its robust exterior, and the boomerang style LED headlamps accentuated its sharp and commanding presence.

“The new Terra is designed to give you the confidence to take your family on exceptional urban and outdoor adventures by providing a no-compromise package,” said Dax Avenido, Nissan PH’s newly minted Assistant General Manager.

Reservations for the Terra is now available in all Nissan dealers nationwide. Nissan expects customers to have their Terra SUV’s in their garage by August 20 this year. To experience Nissan’s latest Intelligent Mobility, the entry level Terra 2.5 L Mid 4×4 with a six-speed manual transmission is P1,499,000; for the higher end Terra 2.5 Premium 4×4 with seven-speed A/T it is P2,096,000.

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