Could this be the next-generation Terra?
by Billy Caluag
Please Nissan PH, build these for real
Believe it or not, Nissan has been in the country for 55 years. It's a huge milestone, so it's timely that the Japanese automaker celebrated it during this year's running Manila International Auto Show.Of course, it's the
What will happen is a consolidation, not a shutdown
Earlier, we reported that Nissan will be closing its manufacturing plant in Thailand effective April 1, 2025, according to CEO Makoto Uchida. This comes after the beleaguered carmaker announced that its planned merger with Honda will not be pushing through, for reasons
Drastic times call for drastic measures
UPDATE, 14 February 2025: Nissan has issued a statement to clarify CEO Makoto Uchida's announcement that Nissan's Thailand assembly plant will cease operations. Read here.Following the collapse of the merger with Honda, Nissan is taking drastic measures for its
Could it be?
The Nissan Terra may be a smash hit in the Philippines, but sales have been sluggish elsewhere. Reports of its impending demise have been circulating, and given the current situation, it seems likely to happen.But now, it seems like there's
There’s a price update, too
If you've been shopping around for a Nissan Terra these past few months, now might be the time to pull the trigger. That's because the local-spec model gets a host of welcome updates for the 2024 model year.Aside
Owned any of these?
Last December 2023, Nissan reached a major milestone. That's because the company turned 90 years old. Along the way, it has made iconic and memorable models, sold both here and abroad.To commemorate that major achievement, we at Top Gear Philippines
This is big news for pickups and SUVs
In a country that has been rather hesitant to shift to hybrids and EVs, the sales success of the Nissan Kicks e-Power shows a glimmer of hope for electrification here. With the promise of 'no-charge' EVs, it seems that the
Applies to all non-Sport variants
Just about every midsize SUV in the land has received an update or two in the past year or so. Isuzu and Ford have released all-new versions of its truck-based SUVs, while Toyota and Mitsubishi made a few upgrades here
The whole range gets a price adjustment too
The Terra has long been a solid seller for Nissan since it was first released in 2018. While it was relatively late to the pickup platform vehicle party, the Terra had no problem winning over local customers.In 2021, the heavily updated
It’s launching this weekend
The Nissan Terra is about to get some mild upgrades in the Philippine market.Nissan Philippines has just announced that it will be launching the new Sport variant of the midsize SUV this weekend. If you want to tune in, you can
by Drei Laurel
The 4x4 value leader
Patrol. Super Safari. Terrano. These are some of the iconic SUVs to bear the Nissan badge. If anything, the company has a solid reputation for building some of the most robust and capable 4x4s out there. If you need more proof of
Which model are you siding with?
For the most part, the majority of the midsize SUVs you see out on the road will never stray off the beaten path. Those SUVs are relegated to picking the kids up from school and the occasional out-of-town adventure. Such
by Drei Laurel
Interestingly, the SUV’s a 4x2 MT variant but with a bunch of off-road upgrades
We've seen mobile coffee shops pop up left and right throughout this pandemic. We've seen all sorts of vehicles being used as actual coffee stations, from a small motorcycle to a humble Toyota Vios. This last one we just came
Available through Nissan Philippines’ June promo
Nissan Philippines (NPI) is rolling out yet another new promo this month. If you're in the market for a brand-new car, pickup, SUV, or even a van, then read on.For the month of June, NPI is offering cash discounts
Still need time?
Few things are more of a downer for potential car buyers than harrowingly missing out on a sweet deal at the dealership. We have some good news for those of you who weren't able to pull the trigger in time on
by Drei Laurel
Not bad
Nissan Philippines has just released another round of promo offers this month, and this time it includes the Almera subcompact sedan.For the month of April, car buyers can drive home a brand-new Nissan Almera VE CVT for a low downpayment
by Drei Laurel
This midsize SUV has the makings of a segment leader
Back in 2019, my parents decided to pull the trigger on a brand-new Nissan Terra. It was relatively new at the time, having been in the market for only less than a year. So you can imagine our surprise when Nissan
Did you buy any of these new arrivals?
The past year was a noticeable step up from 2020 in terms of car launches. Yes, a huge part of that was because COVID-19 lockdowns didn't hurt the auto industry as much as in the year prior-but also, many
by Drei Laurel
Can the all-new Isuzu now compete with other midsize SUVs in its segment?
It's only been a few weeks since our last spec-sheet comparo, but we're already back with another one. And this time, we have four midsize SUVs to pit against each other-including the all-new Isuzu MU-X.We'
No complaints here
You bet it is. The face makes it very apparent, though it's a lot less obvious if you're simply viewing this midsize SUV from the sides (though it does get stylish new wheels). Still, this is a considerably substantial refresh-
by Drei Laurel
