Test drive Nissan Terrano II 5 doors 2002 - 2005 SUV

Nissan Terrano II (1993-1995)

For good things, you almost always need to pay well, although there are rare exceptions from the rules. For example, for relatively little money you can buy decent and reliable - this is Nissan Terrano II.
In 1993, in Barcelona, \u200b\u200bNissan conveyor came from the Nissan factory similar to each other as two drops of Terrano II and Ford Maverick - the offspring of the joint work of two auto giants. They belonged to the compact SUVs fashionable in the early 90s, only Terrano II was designed for Europe.
First, a short base model appeared on the market. Her trouble is a small trunk. The volume is only 425 liters, and in order to transport something larger than a sports bag in it, you need to lay out the rear seat, thereby increasing the beneficial space to 1650 liters. And the procedure for planting and planting passengers on the gallery requires the latest remarkable acrobatic efforts. A little later, a five -door appeared, in which the trunk increased to 1900 liters, and on some versions the third row of seats was installed in it. True, it is inconvenient to climb on him both through the second row of seats and through the back door.
  
All cars have a galvanized body and do not lose their former brilliance and attractiveness, provided that the previous owner was neat. If traces of rust or dent are observed on the body, it is better to refuse to buy this copy. He definitely visited an accident or suffered from a meeting with the Russian OFF-ROD. You can’t stop the rust epidemic on your own. And the branded replacement of body parts does not justify investments when buying a used jeep.
The basic equipment of these models was not rich: the power steering, the central castle, the electric riveting. However, the lack of skin and other electric drives is justified by a low price of a jeep.
Fights on off -road. Of the advantages of Terrano II, one should especially note the impressive sound insulation of the cabin, which allows, without straining, listening to music at speeds up to 130-140 km/h.
 
And the most significant disadvantage is the highly high center of gravity, which leads to longitudinal boiling of the body at high speeds. This is especially felt on a short -term version. The long -drawn version from the side seems long and narrow, but this is a fraud of vision.
Terrano II is a rather high car, and this has its advantages: a spacious salon with a high ceiling and a large glazing area. However, when purchasing a car from an active jeeper, be prepared to see damage to the side glasses. Their replacement will cost $ 50 for each side glass plus $ 20 for work. A heated side of the rear view, torn by wood in the battle for off -road, will cost $ 180 with work. A broken front headlight or spindleet in the rear bumper will facilitate the wallet by $ 105 and $ 54, respectively.
Cow on ice. Winter riding Terrano II does not bring trouble only when driving in 4x4 mode. On the rear drive, the car is extremely susceptible to drifts even on a completely even and harmless area of \u200b\u200ba snowy road. But it is worth connecting the front bridge, as everything falls into place. From here comes the disease of every fifth Terrano II - a deceased automatic shutter of connecting the front axle. Many owners recalled the full drive already in a critical situation and literally raped this block when connecting. Before buying, it is advisable to conduct service diagnostics ($ 30-45), which will help to identify this sore. Loss this out of view - prepare $ 350 for a new shutter.
And immediately get ready for the ambulance of brake pads - the brakes with Terrano II are at least quite informative and effective, but are not equipped in the ABS standard. It is very simple to achieve their lock on a slippery road and in the offseason the pads work in the literal sense for wear. Replacing pads along with work costs about $ 40.
RECKLESS. Paradoxically, the suspension is quite strict due to its short -term deck quite softly on small irregularities, while on large bumps and railway crossings, passengers are well shaken, responding to the irregularities of the road relief by tangible body blows. Hence the rather rapid wear of some details with active jeeping - balls are burning (about $ 86 for each) and the front racks with a stabilizer sleeve - about $ 130 apiece.
 
Until 1995, Terrano II, an exclusively mechanical five -speed checkpoint was placed. She is famous for its reliability and practically does not break. The impression of quite clear switches of the checkpoint spoils its significant remoteness forward from the driver's seat. So, to turn on the fifth and even third gear, you have to stretch, tearing the back from the seat. Full -wheel drive can also be turned on at a speed of up to 80 km/h, but a demultiplier - only stopping and transferring the gearbox to the neutral. Otherwise, the replacement of the distribution box, which will cost you about $ 1000 with work.
HEART FAILURE. Terrano II of 1993-1995 exists only with two variants of the in-line 4-cylinder power unit. The first of them is a 2.7-liter turbodiesel and with a capacity of 99 hp, and the second is a gasoline injector 12-valve engine with a volume of 2.4 liters and a capacity of 124 hp. The diesel is more terrible and more economical, but with a gasoline unit, a carrier car, although it has to be promoted up to 4.5-5 thousand revolutions. Both engines are reliable and require attention within regular service that will not burden you.
 
It is advisable to fill diesel fuel at proven gas stations. Although the motor digests the diesel fuel acquired anywhere, it is recommended that the manufacturer recommends more often to change the glow of incandescent ($ 7-12 apiece) and the fuel filter ($ 15).
Replacing candles (about $ 5 per each) in a gasoline engine costs from $ 10 to $ 15. Change the air, oil or fuel filter worth from $ 15 to $ 20 costs an average of $ 10-15. If you do not save on original filters and oil, then there will be no demolition engine.
By tradition, we recommend that before buying a diagnostic of the engine at a branded staa. Many Terrano II owners actively used the car for SUV, moving in reduced gear. And in this mode, the engine works with maximum loads, and it is very easy to overheat. Unfortunately, the oil temperature sensor in Terrano II was not installed and the engine can only be controlled by ear. Visually, the problem is also not determined. But the overcoming of the engine may require serious financial injections from you. Consider yourself: the piston - $ 72, a set of gaskets - $ 100, connecting rod liners - $ 30, indigenous liners - $ 50. Work - at least $ 300.
 
Dear pleasure? All of the above can be safely attributed to Ford Maverick. But there is one trick that will help save money even when buying spare parts from dealers. This is where it is worth recalling that constructively Nissan Terrano II and Ford Maverick are identical, and therefore the nodes and details are completely interchangeable in them. The experience of Terrano and Maverick owners shows that at the Ford stations everything costs a little more than Nissan analogues, although Nissan inscriptions are often seen under the Ford label on details. For example, the capture of the working cylinder for Nissan costs about $ 10, and for Ford - almost $ 17. However, there are no problems with any spare parts: they are widely represented in specialized stores and at branded stations. At the same time, the Middle Moskovsky cost of the norm-hour at the authorized Nissan service is about $ 28.
 
Text Sergey Lortachin, photo Alexey Ilyin

Nissan Terrano II (Ford Maverick) 2.4 2.7td
Working volume (cubic cub) 2389 2663
Power (L.S.) 124 at 5200 rpm. 99 at 2400 vol./Min.
Maximum speed (km/h) 160 145
Acceleration to 100 km/h (sec.) 14.3
Fuel consumption (l/100 km):
city 13.1 10.3
highway 8.5 6.8

Prices in Moscow (for October 2002)
Year of release cost ($)
1993 7500-8500
1994 9000-10 000
1995 10 000-11 000
Prices for spare parts and components ($)
Oil filter 17
Air filter 17
Fuel filter 15
Brake pads 70
Ball support 86
Tip of steering thrust 85
Front racks 100
Front headlight 105
High -voltage wires 30
Timing belt 65
Shock absorbers (per./Ass.) 80

 

Source: "Autopilot"