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Verdict
4x4 5 portes de conception ancienne, avec un coffre de 115 litres au minimum. Les retours publiés sont rares : le seul site consulté, Carwise, met en avant la corrosion structurelle des fixations (réparation de 1 500 à 4 000 livres chez un garage indépendant) et l'usure des roulements de roue. Faites contrôler le châssis avant tout achat.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.7 TDi 125.
2.7 TDi 125
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 125 hp · 10.2 L/100 km · Crit'Air unclassified
Quatre-cylindres turbodiesel de 2,7 l (code TD27TI), 278 Nm, transmission intégrale, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (Auto-Data). Consommation mixte annoncée : 10,2 l/100 km.
3.0 TDi 154
Diesel · Manual · 154 hp · 8.8 L/100 km · Crit'Air unclassified
Turbodiesel de 3,0 l (code ZD30Ti) produit de 2001 à 2004, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (Auto-Data). Consommation mixte annoncée : 8,8 l/100 km.
3.0 TDi 154 automatique
Diesel · Automatic · 154 hp · 9.8 L/100 km · Crit'Air unclassified
Même moteur de 154 ch avec boîte automatique à 4 rapports (Auto-Data). Consommation mixte annoncée : 9,8 l/100 km.
2.4 essence 124
Petrol · Manual · 124 hp · 11.4 L/100 km · Crit'Air unclassified
Essence 2,4 l (code KA24) de 124 ch, produite de 1993 à 1996 (Auto-Data), boîte manuelle à 5 rapports. Consommation mixte annoncée : 11,4 l/100 km.
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | €7,000 – €12,300 (1999 to 2006) | €11,249 | — | 20 |
| Italy | €3,350 – €6,500 (1998 to 2003) | €5,000 | — | 29 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2006: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Corrosion structurelle des fixations de la carrosserie
Severity 3/3 · SeriousCarwise range la corrosion structurelle des points de fixation (R20) parmi les défauts les plus sérieux du Terrano, avec une réparation de 1 500 à 4 000 livres chez un garage indépendant. Retour d'un seul site, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.7 TDi 125, 3.0 TDi 154, 3.0 TDi 154 automatique, 2.4 essence 124
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Roulements de roue défaillants
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarwise recense la défaillance des roulements de roue parmi les cinq défauts connus du Terrano R20. Retour d'un seul site, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.7 TDi 125, 3.0 TDi 154, 3.0 TDi 154 automatique, 2.4 essence 124
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Nissan Terrano”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Nissan Terrano II — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire examiner le châssis et les points de fixation de la carrosserie sur un pont : la corrosion structurelle est le défaut le plus cité.
- Écouter les roulements de roue en roulant (ronflement variant avec la vitesse) et contrôler le jeu des roues.
- Vérifier que la transmission 4x4 s'enclenche correctement, boîte de transfert comprise.
- Contrôler la fumée à l'échappement et le démarrage à froid du turbodiesel.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et le dernier contrôle technique.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le châssis et les fixations de carrosserie ont-ils été contrôlés ou traités contre la corrosion ?
- Les roulements de roue ont-ils été remplacés, et à quel kilométrage ?
- Quel est l'historique d'entretien, notamment pour le turbodiesel ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Price
- €20,990 – €21,990
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Diesel, Petrol
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
III · 2002–2009
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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SsangYong Musso
II · 2018–2023
- Price
- €14,000 – €25,000
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Diesel
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Opel Frontera
B · 1998–2004
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Nissan Terrano II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre du Nissan Terrano II ?
Auto-Data annonce un volume minimum de 115 litres pour la version 5 portes.
Quelles motorisations pour le Nissan Terrano II ?
Auto-Data liste un turbodiesel 2.7 de 125 ch, un turbodiesel 3.0 de 154 ch (manuel ou automatique) et un essence 2.4 de 124 ch.
Le Nissan Terrano II est-il fiable ?
Les retours publiés sont rares. Carwise cite la corrosion structurelle et les roulements de roue ; un examen du châssis s'impose avant achat.
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