[TusharK]

With the launch of the Nissan Kicks just around the corner, the carmaker has reportedly halted production of the Terrano. Dealers have reported to us that no new cars are being sent from the factory.



However, we don't know if this is a temporary or permanent move. Going by the paltry sales figures though, we won't be surprised if the production is being permanently stopped. In the last couple of months, Terrano sales have dropped to 2-digit figures. In the month of July and August, Nissan sold 65 and 71 units respectively. In fact, in the current financial year, Nissan has sold just 585 units of the Terrano.

The Nissan Terrano is based on the Renault Duster. It is available with petrol and diesel engine options. The 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine produces 103 BHP @ 5,750 rpm and 148 Nm of torque @ 3,750 rpm. The 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel unit comes in two states of tune - 84 BHP / 200 Nm and 109 BHP / 245 Nm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic.

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[ajmat]

Originally Posted by TusharK

With the launch of the Nissan Kicks just around the corner, the carmaker has reportedly halted production of the Terrano. Dealers have reported to us that no new cars are being sent from the factory.


However, we don't know if this is a temporary or permanent move. Going by the paltry sales figures though, we won't be surprised if the production is being permanently stopped.

The forthcoming Kicks is one reason and the other could be that the Duster upon which the Terrano is based upon is being phased out for the new one. Might be a possibility that there is a high level of Dusters stocked for the festive season and during Q4, the factory might be in process of being fitted out for the next gen Duster - just a thought!

[Storm2.0]

It's good if Nissan halts production of the Terrano forever as it will lead to unnecessary overlapping between Kicks and Terrano, just as we saw in the case of Renault Duster and Renault Captur.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by Storm2.0

it will lead to unnecessary overlapping between Kicks and Terrano

Bingo! Spot on! When the Captur was launched, I had posted on exactly these lines. Renault should have discontinued the old Duster at the time of the Captur's launch. Worse still, Renault overpriced the Captur. Result = Flop. They're giving 2 lakh rupee discounts now, but the ship has already left the port.

I'm totally with Nissan's decision on letting the Terrano rest, and focusing entirely on the Kicks. With nothing else selling, the Kicks can either pull Nissan out of ventilator support....or put it in deep sleep.

[nkghai]

I always liked the Terrano over Duster ( personal choice) and feel it was let down by two factors, premium pricing over Duster and the Nissan Service Network. Hope Nissan keeps these factors in mind for the Kicks.

Also if launch is nearby, about time we saw some teasers on the media, just to arouse interest as we generally are more willing to loosen our wallets during the coming season and some enthusiasts will wait in case the teasers are really catchy.

[ajmat]

Originally Posted by GTO

They're giving 2 lakh rupee discounts now, but the ship has already left the port.

2 Lakhs? In Bangalore, I heard from a fellow journo that his friend got a 4 lakhs discount. Am not sure whether it was total cash off or freebies!

[4x4addict]

Renault/Nissan at this point is like a rudderless ship in India. Completely lost and getting battered by the market and the competition.

When the Duster was launched there was virtually no competition in that space and it became a success outselling most competing models. But eventually the Eco-Sport, Creta, Vitara, etc came into the party and by then Renault Management was probably high on their initial success and fell asleep at the wheel.

The Captur should have been launched at a premium over the duster with a proper automatic and possibly AWD. The Duster should have been taken down a notch as the entry level package. Anyway's it is too late now. With Tata'a also joining the party with the Harrier, I don't see a future for the Duster/Terrano twins.

[Nalin1]

Check this one:

https://www.news18.com/news/india/wa...i-1902267.html

Why can't Nissan just bring those magnificent SUVs to India instead or re-badging/borrowing?

[TusharK]

Rumour: Nissan Terrano discontinued

According to a media report, the Nissan Terrano may have been discontinued as the company is no longer taking orders from dealerships. Earlier this year, there were reports of the carmaker halting production after sales had dropped to 2-digit figures.

The Nissan Terrano was launched in 2013. The SUV shares its platform with the Renault Duster and comes with a choice of petrol and diesel engines. The 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine produces 103 BHP @ 5,750 rpm and 148 Nm of torque @ 3,750 rpm. The 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel unit comes in two states of tune - 84 BHP / 200 Nm and 109 BHP / 245 Nm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic.

The Terrano is expected to be replaced by the Kicks. It features a dual-tone exterior with a V-shaped chrome grille and sweptback LED projector headlamps with U-shaped LED DRLs. It rides on 17-inch, 5-spoke machined alloy wheels. In India, the Kicks is expected to be offered with dual-tone interiors and features like a touchscreen infotainment and 360-degree camera.

Source: MyCarHelpline

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