We can finally confirm that Nissan is building a new SUV, and it's called the Terra. The Japanese carmaker made the announcement earlier this morning. The Terra is set to make its global debut in China (which will also be the first market to get it) later this year, and will be the first vehicle from Nissan's frame and light commercial vehicle (LCV) division. Division vice president Ashwani Gupta describes the Terra as a rugged, practical and 'authentic' SUV designed to get anywhere. "Nissan's frame and LCV business is seeing steady growth, and with our ambitious midterm plan and growing product lineup, we're confident that this growth will continue. It is an exciting time for Nissan. We have the Nissan Terra arriving soon, the award-winning Nissan Navara is now in 133 markets worldwide, and more drivers are purchasing our LCVs around the world," Gupta added. Official photos reveal a front endowed with large fenders and a muscular fascia, typical midsize SUV proportions, and an overall aesthetic similar to that of the Nissan Navara. The same goes for the interior. Actually, if we're being honest this thing looks a lot like Nissan's popular pickup truck offering--not a bad thing. The company also released a short teaser video on YouTube (see below) showing off the Terra taking on some dirt, mountain twisties, and snow. Nice. Frankly, the Terra has been an open secret since last year. Photographs of the vehicle have been circulating online for quite some time already, including alleged photos of a Terra unit being tested right here in the Philippines. Considering our market's strong passion for the midsize SUV segment, we wouldn't be surprised at all if Nissan Philippines brought it over to compete with the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Isuzu MU-X and Ford Everest. So, is a new contender joining the battle? We hope so. ARTICLE BY TOP GEAR PHILIPPINESThe refreshed Nissan Navara is finally out of the bag. The Japanese workhorse was revealed late last month alongside the GT-R Nismo and a bunch of other new additions to the carmaker's lineup, but because of an embargo we've only been permitted to publish after a specified date. Frankly, there's not exactly much to go by if we're basing things on photos alone. There's a bit more chrome up front, as well as a new grille. But other than that, there's nothing really striking in terms of aesthetic changes. There appears to be nothing new on the inside as well. What we do have are how much the new 'Sport Edition' variants are going to cost. Their prices are as follows: *Navara 2.5L 4x2 EL Calibre Sport Edition (6MT) – P1,229,000 *Navara 2.5L 4x4 VL Sport Edition (6MT) – P1,615,000 *Navara 2.5L 4x2 EL Calibre Sport Edition (7AT) – P1,300,000 * Navara 2.5L 4x4 VL Sport Edition (7AT) – P1,686,000 You guys ought to wait a little while before making any judgments, at least until we get a proper test drive. What do you think of the refreshed pickup? Can you spot any differences? ARTICLE BY TOP GEAR PHILIPPINESWe said it before and we'll say it again: Our country is a seven-seater SUV nation. Because of poor roads and bad traffic to contend with, it makes sense that we're in love with vehicles that can carry a lot of people and clear obstacles at the same time. Right now, the smaller-than-midsize SUV segment is heating up. Honda's BR-Vis going strong, while Mitsubishi is making waves with its incoming Xpander. It's inevitable that Toyota Motor Philippines would throw its hat into the ring. And it just did in a big way. At its annual media thanksgiving party, the Japanese carmaker announced that the all-new Rush is making its way here in the second quarter of the year. We don't have much info yet, but the announcement is enough to get excited about. It shares similar dimensions to the aforementioned Honda, with features like slim headlights with LED strips, a dark chrome grille, and integrated rear LED combination lamps included in the Indonesian-spec variants. Like its competitors, the Rush has a 1.5-liter engine. The Indonesian variant is capable of 103hp and 136Nm, paired to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. Now that it's official, are you signing up for a unit at your nearest Toyota dealership? ARTICLE BY TOP GEAR PHILIPPINES |
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