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Nissan Terrano I (WD21) 3.0 i 4WD (148 Hp)
Overall Rating
Nissan Terrano:
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I (WD21) Overview:
Nissan Terrano (I (WD21)). With 239 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1835 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.6 s). The top speed reaches 166 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.0 i 4WD (148 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offering the best petrol performance, the 3.0L V6 with a manual gearbox provides strong acceleration and better driver engagement, ideal for demanding situations.
Fuel Economy
While still thirsty, the manual transmission might offer slightly better control over fuel economy compared to the automatic version, though it remains a high-consumption engine.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent off-road capability
- • Robust and durable construction
- • Good towing capacity (especially diesel)
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Reliable powertrains
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption (petrol engines)
- • Dated interior and features
- • Ride comfort can be harsh on-road
- • Limited passive safety features by modern standards
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (WD21): 1987 - 1995).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Terrano |
| Generation: | I (WD21) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 i 4WD (148 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1990 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3/5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 148 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 50 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 239 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2960 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 14.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 166 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.4 kg/Hp, 80.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 130.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1835 |
| Max. weight: | 2300 |
| Max load: | 465 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1550 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 425 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4365 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1680 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1445 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1430 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/75 R15 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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