The Nissan Terra arrivedquietly in South Africa but the 7-seater Fortuner rival has already sold out and it appears that Nissan won’t be replenishing its local Terra stock.

Update: Despite what appears to be surging demand for Nissan’s 7-seater Terra SUV, the model has already sold out and Nissan is unlikely to keep the model on the market. The official update from Nissan South Africa reads as follows: “As an organisation, Nissan is continuously evaluating its product range to ensure we are meeting the needs of the markets and customers we serve. As part of this ongoing process, Terra availability was limited in South Africa and we can now confirm all remaining vehicles have since been allocated to customers. Nissan will continue bringing its best products and technologies to South Africa including the locally produced NP200 and Navara pickups, which represent six decades of our light commercial vehicle heritage.”

Previously…

The Nissan Pathfinder is sadly no more, and in its place comes the Nissan Terra. While this vehicle has not yet been formally launched, units are slowly making their way onto Nissan dealership floors across South Africa.

From what we’ve been able to ascertain from a source, there’s just one engine across the range. Power comes from the 2.5-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and it produces 140 kW and 450 Nm.

The new Terra features a 78-litre fuel tank, with consumption ranging from 8.3 L/100 km for the entry-level derivative with a manual gearbox to 8.2 L/100 km for the 4×4 automatic.

Customers will be able to choose from either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed automatic transmission.

For the offroad-focused, the following stats will be of interest. There’s a ground clearance of 243 mm, an approach angle of 32.3 degrees and a departure angle of 26.6 degrees.

There will be three grades offered: XE, SE and LE.

The addition of the Terra to the market makes the 7-seater bakkie-based SUV segment ever more interesting. We all know the Toyota Fortuner dominates the sales charts, but the all-new Isuzu MU-X is a fairly recent arrival. The Ford Everest will be replaced by an all-new model and if you’re after something different, but still capable, the Haval H9 makes a case for itself.

Are you interested in purchasing a rugged 7-seat offroader? Consult our Buyer’s Guide

How much does the Nissan Terra cost in South Africa?

The new Nissan Terra is sold with a 6-year / 150 000 km warranty and a 6-year / 90 000 km service plan.

Terra 2.5 DDTi XE Manual R596 900

Terra 2.5 DDTi XE Auto R606 900

Terra 2.5 DDTi XE 4×4 R629 900

Terra 2.5 DDTi SE R732 900

Terra 2.5 DDTi SE 4×4 R834 900

Terra 2.5 DDTi LE 4×4 R853 900