1997 Nissan Terrano R50 QD32ETi Turbo Diesel — Right-Hand Drive JDM Import with 148,136 km Why This Car Is Special The 1997 Nissan Terrano R50 is one of those vehicles that Americans never got to buy new, and that fact alone explains why demand for clean examples has climbed steadily since the 25-year import rule opened the door. This particular Terrano is a genuine Japanese Domestic Market truck, built for the Japanese buyer who wanted something more capable than a Pathfinder but more refined than a patrol vehicle. It left the factory in Dark Red Pearl over a champagne lower body two-tone, fitted with Nissan's 3.2-liter QD32ETi turbo diesel inline-four and a Nissan RE4R01A 4-speed automatic transmission — a combination that was never offered in the United States market.

The R50-generation Terrano launched in Japan in 1995 and replaced the smaller R20 series. Where the earlier Terrano was a compact, the R50 grew into a genuine full-size SUV, sharing its platform with the Nissan Pathfinder WD21's successor but diverging significantly in specification depending on the market. Japanese buyers received powertrain options that export markets did not, and the QD32ETi turbo diesel was one of them.

This engine was valued in the JDM market for its torque output at low RPM and its fuel economy relative to its displacement — qualities that make a heavy, body-on-frame SUV far more usable in everyday driving than a thirsty petrol engine of similar output. The odometer reads 148,136 kilometers, which on a diesel of this type and character is a relatively modest number for a well-maintained example. This truck presents as a correct, well-optioned, unmodified JDM example.

The right-hand drive configuration, the Japanese-market Eclipse HDD navigation unit, the overhead compass and temperature display, the door visors, and the original odometer in kilometers all confirm that this vehicle spent its life in Japan before being exported. The undercarriage photographs show clean metal with no structural rust — a critical point for any buyer evaluating an imported Japanese truck, and one that this Terrano passes clearly. Features List - QD32ETi 3.2L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel engine - RE4R01A 4-Speed Automatic transmission - Selectable 4WD system (2WD, Auto, 4WD Lock) - Right-hand drive, Japanese Domestic Market - Dark Red Pearl over champagne two-tone exterior - Gray cloth interior - Dual SRS airbags (driver and passenger) - Air conditioning - Power steering - Power windows - Power mirrors - Front disc brakes - Alloy wheels - Yokohama Geolandar A/T tires - Fender flares - Fender-mounted snorkel - Skid plates (front and underbody) - Door visors - Overhead compass and temperature display - Eclipse HDD navigation unit (AVN550HD) - Roof rack - Rear-mounted spare tire - Folding rear seat - Clean undercarriage Mechanical The engine under the hood is Nissan's QD32ETi, a 3.2-liter turbocharged and intercooled inline-four diesel.

The QD32 family was developed specifically for Nissan's larger utility vehicles in markets where diesel powertrains were expected to work hard and last a long time. The intercooled turbo version designated QD32ETi produced enough torque to move this SUV with authority at highway speeds while returning fuel consumption numbers that a naturally aspirated petrol engine of similar displacement simply cannot match. This is also an engine with a well-established service history in Australia and Japan, meaning parts availability and mechanical knowledge are not hard to find.

The transmission is the RE4R01A, a Nissan-built 4-speed automatic that was used extensively across Nissan and Infiniti truck platforms through the 1990s and into the 2000s. It is a robust unit with a known service network. The 4WD system is selectable through a rotary switch on the center console, offering 2WD, Auto, and 4WD Lock modes.

You can see the active 4WD indicator lit in the instrument cluster photo. Front disc brakes handle stopping duty up fro