NISSAN Terrano II 5 Doors 1993-1996 Photos, engines & full specs

Nissan and Ford decided to build an SUV especially for the European customers in a Spanish factory, and the result was the Terrano II/ Maverick lineups.

In 1993, Nissan unveiled the SUV continuing the Terrano name. It was received with great expectations since the carmaker was already known for its offroad vehicles. That helped Nissan sells more cars than Ford of Europe. It also used different trims and upholstery inside the Terrano II cabin.

Nissan's designers chose to install rectangular headlights on the Terrano II and a slim grille between them, which sported the company's badge on its upper side. On the sides, depending on the options, a set of side steps were available. Strangely though, the carmaker didn't offer side moldings to protect the bodywork from bushes and minor scratches. Its ascending beltline looked softer than on the three-door version since it started on the rear doors. Even though its longer wheelbase and cabin allowed the carmaker to move the spare wheel inside the trunk, Nissan chose to leave it attached to the rear on a separate cradle.

Nissan offered the Terrano II with a five or seven-seat option, with jump-seats in the trunk. Thanks to the folding second and third row of seats, the car could get up to 1,900 liters (67 cu-ft) of cargo behind the front seats. Depending on the trim level, the carmaker fitted either a cloth upholstery or a leather-clad interior.

The vehicle was built on a chassis, with a front independent suspension and a five-link rear axle. It was powered either by a 2.4-liter gasoline engine or a 2.7-liter turbodiesel. All versions were part-time 4x4 with a low-range gear, and the standard transmission was a 5-speed manual. Depending on the market, an option for a 4-speed automatic was on the options list.