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Crossing: Norfolk Line/Dover
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Our charge for the run over on the Midnight Merchant was Nissan's new Terrano van. OK it may not have the carrying capacity of the other four LCV's on the test, but if you're required to venture off-road during your working day the Terrano is going to be the better bet. Sutton to St Omer isn't known for its dirt tracks and mountain paths, but unlike some 4x4s we've driven in the pastincluding the previous generation Terrano van the Nissan displays decent tarmac road manners too. Heavy rain and very wet roads made the spin down to Dover from Sutton a thoroughly miserable experience, but the handling of the Terrano was extremely assured. No sign of drift through the corners or slip when exiting roundabouts at speed.
The 3-litre engine under the bonnet ensures you've got plenty of performance under foot and the Terrano was very comfortable cruising along at motorway speeds on both sides of the Channel. The engine seems a bit unrefined when cold, but once the oil has warmed it proved fast and responsive.
In cab is comfortable with plenty of adjustment on the seats. Even with a full height bulkhead fitted there was plenty of room behind the seats to stash coats and bags, and still recline in the seat back for a quick forty winks in the queue for the boat. There's also a lockable storage box behind the seatshandy for passports and other valuables.
Our criticism is reserved for the gearstick, and the rear door. The gearstick is a big old fashioned affair which does nothing for smoothness of shift. As a result the change is a bit ill-defined and notchy. The rear door is a single piece item which requires some space to open. If you need access to the back you have to watch where you park. Squeezed up together in single file on board the ship is not the time to realise your wallet is in your bag in the back the car parked close behind ensured we couldn't get the door open!