"Nissan Terrano and Renault Duster": a comparison, specifications, test drive. Which is better: "Nissan Terrano or Renault Duster"

In recent years, Russia gained much popularity crossovers. Now many German, French and American manufacturers produce products of this class. Not far behind the Japanese. So, a couple of years ago they released an updated “Nissan Terrano”, designed to be the main competitor to the "Duster". In today's article we will try to compare the ‘Nissan Terrano” and “Renault Duster" and to answer the question about which car is better.

Design

The “Terrano”, which was produced in the 90s, in the past. The Japanese got rid of the dull rectangular shapes. Now the priority is enticing design. After all, the exterior now paying attention to customers the most. The Car was built on the famous platform «Nissan B0”. This mid-size crossover, which received corporate, Nissan style. So, the front part is strongly reminiscent of “Navara” end of zero years. The car has massive wheel arches, a wide chrome grille and a pronounced lateral line of the body. Now to “the Duster”. It is no secret that the car was positioned as the most affordable crossover in its class. Therefore, as the platform was taken “Dacia Logan». Stretched in size, added ground clearance and put huge disks. Front "Duster" very attractive: a multi-optics, smart feeds and the huge grille with the company logo. But in the back of the car looks awful. That only is the design of the lights. These disproportionate shape caused a wave of bewilderment among many motorists.

Distinctions

If you compare these two SUV appearance, which is worth noting the differences? “Renault Duster” and “Nissan Terrano”, despite the similar size and class, differ markedly in appearance. Design «Terrano» more attractive and aggressive. What can I say, “Nissan” looks much more expensive than its French rival. Agree many motorists. If we talk about the fundamental differences, is the shape of the bumper, wider wheel arches and a pleasant rear optics. Though the front looks no less harmonious. If not for the design of the back, “French” could make a good competition to the Japanese “Terrano”. And while "Duster" lose him in all respects.

Interior

Despite the fact that the car "Renault Duster” and “Nissan Terrano” belong to the class, inside they are very different. Look, how to look inside the French crossover. Because the framework was taken from the “Logan”, a lot of Romanian items. “migrated” and in the cabin. Among them – mediocre noise isolation, hard and rattling plastic. And the architecture of the front panel looks very sad. This is not confirmed by the owners. Anyway, and on the interior design of the French notably saved. Round vents, rather plain steering wheel, center console, "studded" plugs – all features of the low crossover “Renault Duster”. Now for the Japanese SUV. The Interior looks much richer. The wheel – a three-spoke steering with silver accents. The center console has a control unit climate and a small screen receiver. The top has a glove box. Also there are niches in the door cards and passenger side (deep slot above the glove box). Bright colours “Nissan” looks much more expensive than its price. Seat to maximise support and offer plenty of adjustments. The quality of sound insulation much higher than the “French”.

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As for Luggage capacity, standard here holds up to 475 liters of Luggage. Have the function of folding rear seats. This allows to increase the useful volume of up to 1635 litres. If you compare the ‘Nissan Terrano” and “Renault Duster" of trunk volume, the latter much less. The all-wheel drive version it is 408 litres. And with folded seats – only 1570 liters.

Specifications

We have compared the design and interior of the SUV. “Renault Duster” or “Nissan Terrano” - which is better? While positive impressions are only from “Japanese”. However, in terms of diversity of power plants “Nissan” significantly inferior “the Duster”. At last the whole 8 engines, which include diesel and petrol units. However, for the Russian market is available only for four of them. The base is a 102-strong petrol engine volume of 1.6 liters. Naturally, this capacity for such curb weight is not enough. And if “Logan” is still somehow "digested" this torque, here things are different. This motor is clearly not for the active drive.

Also the line includes a 114-horsepower gasoline engine with the same displacement. But, as noted by the reviews, and this power crossover is not enough. To somehow realize the potential, you need to choose two-liter engine that develops 135 horsepowerpower. Diesel unit, officially delivered to Russia, is just ridiculous characteristics. For a displacement of 1.5 liters, it develops 90 horsepower. Of course, with this motor it's not going anywhere. Disperse hundreds – almost 16 seconds. Maximum speed – 156 kilometers per hour.

As the reviews say, ‘Nissan Terrano” and “Renault Duster" is very similar in technical terms. Japanese has almost the same range of units. Right, she's a little trimmed. Here still a 90-horsepower diesel motor and a half liters and two petrol units. First, when the volume of 1.6 liters develops 103 horsepower, second – 137 for a displacement of 2 liters.

PPC

As for transmissions, both cars have the same transmission range. Among them, the mechanics represent the five - and six-speed transmission. Automatic transmission here is one (both for "Duster” and “Terrano”) – four speed with torque Converter.

Test drive: “Renault Duster” and “Nissan Terrano”

How to behave during the course of these crossovers? From a technical point of view, it's the same car. Scheme of all-wheel drive motors and transmission of the same type. As for suspension performance, the two are absolutely identical crossover. The suspension is working the pit hard enough. Also feel the weight of the steering wheel in the Parking lot (although power is present in both). But at speed it becomes easier. Have periodically pulled up. In terms of acceleration dynamics machines have similar characteristics. However, “Nissan” almost 100 pounds heavier. So it will slightly lose “the Duster”. Owner reviews not recommend buying a diesel engine. And if the external market is available 110-strong unit, which somehow goes in Russia you can buy the motor only have 90 strength. Due to the high curb weight he can not handle the load. The same applies to low-powered gasoline engines. It becomes clear why the fuel consumption of the 1.6 and 2-litre versions are practically identical. As for the off-road capabilities, both are not full-fledged SUVs. As shown by a test drive, “Renault Duster” and “Terrano” front-drive simply powerless on the roads. A link to the rear axle is able to correct this situation. But hard locks here. Therefore, the main element crossovers – asphalt.

Price

So, we got a decisive factor – the cost. The initial price for the "Duster" in minimal amounts to 630 thousand rubles. It will be the car on front-wheel drive with manual “pariscope” and the 1.6-litre engine. “Terrano” with the same configuration will be 260 thousand more. As for the maximum specifications, "Duster" with all-wheel drive two-litre engine is worth exactly 1 million rubles.
The same “Terrano” available at a price of 1 million 167 thousand rubles. However, the cost of options to the Japanese cheaper. For example, all-wheel drive is 58 thousand rubles. From "Duster" - 8 thousand more. Already in the middle of a complete set “Nissan” is equipped with a stabilization system, which significantly improves the characteristics of permeability. On "Reno" this feature is only available as an option (even in the maximum configuration).

Summary

So, ‘the Renault Duster” or “Nissan Terrano” - which is better? If your priority is a beautiful design and interior, is definitely worth choose “Nissan”. If you do not see sense to overpay for looks, then definitely get "Duster". Otherwise ‘Nissan Terrano” and “Renault Duster" - very similar cars.