1999, Nissan, Regulus 3.2 Td

Year

1999

Brand/Make

Nissan

Model

Regulus 3.2 Td

Description

The Nissan Regulus Terrano II is a compact SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1993 to 2005. It was also made by Nissan's Spanish subsidiary Nissan Motor Ibérica S.A. for the European market, where it was marketed as the Terrano II,

Additional information

Modifications on this car

I purchased this car when I returned to New Zealand from the Middle East in 2007. I had previously owned the 3.2 TD New Zealand model, which had proven very reliable and economical to run. At the time, I was renovating a house, and it was an excellent towing vehicle with plenty of space.

This particular car was a Japanese import and therefore badged as a Nissan Regulus instead of a Pathfinder. Two Canadian friends and I took it on a one-month road trip from the Bay of Islands to Milford Sound. It was solid on the road; however, while travelling down the West Coast near Haast Pass, it started belching black smoke. Upon investigation, I found it had blown a hole in the turbocharger outlet pipe that connected to the inlet manifold. I taped it up, which lasted a couple of days before failing again. We carried on until I returned to Auckland, where I replaced the hose.

I never took this one off-road — the body kit made it difficult to get over obstacles — but from my previous experience, these cars are very capable off-road.

Vehicle Still Registered

YES

Performance of this car

Maximum Speed

100 mph

Acceleration 0-60mph

11.2 Seconds

Engine Details

Engine Cylinders

Inline 4

Engine Capacity

3153 cc

Engine Power

150 HP

Engine Torque

246 lb/ft

Induction

Turbocharged

Fueling Method

Injection

Fuel

Diesel

Transmission Details

Transmission

Automatic

Gears

4 Speed

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Four wheel drive
Limited slip differential
Overdrive