Nissan starts the new year with an updated Nissan Terra VL variant. For 2021, mid-size SUV gets enhanced exterior and interior styling.
Among the changes on the exterior are a gloss black front radiator grille, gloss black front bumper and fog lamp accents, and gloss black door handles and door mirrors. It also has a dark chrome rear license plate finisher, gloss black side steps, and gloss black alloy wheels. The new interior features dark chrome accents and dual-tone leather seat trims.
The Terra VL comes equipped with a range of Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies, among them is the Nissan Advanced Display Audio.
Powering the Terra VL is a 2.5-liter turbodiesel. It produces 190-PS of power and 450-Nm of torque. All VL models are paired with a seven-speed automatic.
The introduction of the updated Terra comes on the heels of retail sales reports from both the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. and the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. In the latest report, Nissan in the Philippines closed 2020 as one of the top three automotive brands in the country, with an 8.9% market share. The Nissan Navara pick-up remains the brand's top sales driver, contributing 42.1% of its total sales. The Nissan Urvan and the Nissan Terra were also strong sellers for the company, contributing 23.6% and 17.9% of the year's sales, respectively.
According to President and Managing Director of Nissan in the Philippines Atsushi Najima, the past year allowed the company to draw strength from the passion of its people and the heritage of the brand.
"In 2020, we explored and executed innovative ways to reach our customers by introducing more digital and online solutions. We were also able to reach out to our communities through our donations to the Philippine Red Cross and to our medical frontliners, as well as partner with the Department of Tourism to advocate the revival of the Philippine economy. There may be challenges in this new year, but with the safety of our employees, partners, customers and communities on top, we are ready to take them on with a renewed spirit of boldness and daring the impossible," Najima said.
The 2021 Nissan Terra VL is now available at all Nissan dealers, priced at P1,984,000 for the Terra VL 4x2, and P2,211,000 for the Terra VL 4x4.