Nissan Terrano II

For the larger Terrano, seeNissan Pathfinder.For the model marketed as Nissan Terrano in India and Russia, seeDacia Duster.

"Nissan Mistral" redirects here. Not to be confused withHyundai Mistra,Bugatti Mistral,orMaserati Mistral.

TheNissan Terrano II(known as theNissan Mistral(Japanese: Nhật sản ・ミストラル,Nissan Misutoraru)in Japan) is acompact SUVmanufactured by the JapaneseautomakerNissanfrom 1993 to 2005. It was also made by Nissan's Spanish subsidiaryNissan Motor Ibérica S.A.for the European market, where it was marketed as the Terrano II, and also supplied under anOEMagreement toFord Europefor sale as theFord Maverickon the continent and in the United Kingdom.

Nissan Terrano II (R20)
Nissan Terrano II (pre-facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Also called	Nissan Mistral (Japan, 1994–1998) Nissan Terrano (Europe, 2002–2005) Ford Maverick (Europe, 1993-1999)
Production	1993–2005
Assembly	Spain:Barcelona(Nissan Motor Ibérica)
Designer	Ercole SpadaatI.DE.A Institute
Body and chassis
Class	Compact SUV
Body style	3/5-doorSUV
Layout	Longitudinal Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related	Nissan Terrano (WD21)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.4 LKA24S/KA24EI4 Diesel: 2.7 LTD27Ti/TD27ETiI4-T 3.0 LZD30DDTiI4-T
Transmission	5-speedmanual 4-speedautomatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3-door: 2,450 mm (96.5 in) 5-door: 2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length	3-door, 2000–2007: 4,215–4,250 mm (165.9–167.3 in) 5-door, 2000–2007: 4,695–4,730 mm (184.8–186.2 in) 3-door, 1993–2000: 4,105–4,185 mm (161.6–164.8 in) 5-door, 1993–2000: 4,585–4,665 mm (180.5–183.7 in)
Width	1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Height	1,805 mm (71.1 in)
Curb weight	1,760–1,920 kg (3,880–4,233 lb)
Chronology
Successor	For Nissan Terrano II/Mistral: Nissan Qashqai Nissan X-Trail Nissan Pathfinder For Ford Maverick: Ford Escape

The name "Mistral" is derived from thelocal windthat blows in the southeastern part of France.

Overview

First launched in 1993, out of production in May 2005and discontinued only in 2006, the model enjoyed long market life in just one generation, with its basic form unchanged, albeit having been significantly updated throughout its lifetime. Nissan's internal designation for this model was R20. It was exported to Japan, where it was called the Mistral, and exclusive to Japanese Nissan dealership network calledNissan Satio Store.

The Terrano II/Mistral's body was designed by the ItalianI.DE.A Institute.It was tall and slim compared to most competitors, and provided for ample ground clearance. It was based on theWD21 series Terranoplatform, and came in two body styles differing in wheelbase – a shorter three-door and a longer five-door model. Chiefly for the British market, apanel vanversion of the three-door was also made.

Production of the Terrano II started in Spain in February 1993, and it went on sale in Europe in May that year. The Mistral was launched in Japan in June 1994. At first available in the five-door version only, a three-door Mistral joined in 1995.

In 1996, the car wasfacelifted,gaining round headlights. In Australia, the Terrano II arrived late to the market, going on sale in April 1997. It was available only with a manual transmission; the lack of an automatic option limited its sales potential in that market.

In the beginning of 1999, both theJDMmodel of the Mistral and the Ford Maverick were phased out, while the remaining Terrano II was facelifted again, gaining an updated front fascia more in-line with contemporary Nissans, as well as an updated interior.

In 2002, yet another facelift took place, giving the model the steering wheel from theP12 series Primera.Presented in March, at the72nd Geneva Motor Show,the model was hence marketed as simply "Nissan Terrano" in Europe, the previous Terrano being marketed asPathfinder.

The Terrano was sold in Europe until 2006. It was replaced indirectly by three different models; theX-Trail,which had been sold alongside it since 2001, the Pathfinder and the UK-builtQashqai.

While the Terrano II had three or five doors and abody-on-frameplatform, the Qashqai only comes with five doors and aunibodyplatform.

Engines

The Terrano II had 2.4 LpetrolKA24Sand 2.7 Lturbo-dieselengines at its launch in 1993; from 1996 the petrol engine becamefuel-injected(KA24E) and the diesel becameintercooled,with 2.4i and 2.7 TDi replacing the previous models.

From 1999 until 2006, a 3.0 L TDi DOHC, direct injected, turbo-diesel intercooled engine was produced, using a version of theZD engine,theZD30DDTi,that has also seen service in the bigger and heavierPatrol.In the Terrano II, the 3.0 L TDi engine provides much more power and fuel efficiency than the 2.7 TD engines.

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  Rear view (pre-facelift)
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  First facelift, note the round headlights
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  First facelift
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  Second facelift with revised fascia and headlights
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  Second facelift
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  Third facelift (revised fascia)
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  Nissan Mistral LWB
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  Nissan Mistral SWB
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  Ford Maverick