Daihatsu Terios


The Daihatsu Terios is a mini SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Daihatsu since 1997 as the successor to the F300 series Rocky. It was initially offered in both short- and long-wheelbase configurations before the former stopped production in 2016 to be replaced by the A200 series Rocky crossover in 2019. The long-wheelbase variant is available mainly for the Indonesian market with three-row seating options. A smaller kei car model called it the Terios Kid/'Lucia' was also available for the first-generation model.
Rear-wheel drive is standard across all generations, while four-wheel drive option was available for the first- and second-generation models.
Since August 2016, the Terios has been sold exclusively in Indonesia. Throughout three generations, it has also been marketed by Toyota and Perodua under various nameplates as well.
The name "Terios" is originated from the Old Greek word, which is roughly translated to "making dreams come true".

First generation (J100/F500; 1997)

Initially previewed as the MS-X97, the first-generation Terios was available as a five-door wagon, and a smaller kei car model called the Terios Kid, which was only released in Japan. Model codes for the first generation were J100, J102 and J122. The Terios Kid arrived in October 1998 and continued to be built six years after the original Terios had been replaced. By the end of 2002, Daihatsu sold 33,000 units of Terios and 97,000 units of Terios Kid.
In 2000, Daihatsu gave the Terios a mild facelift both in the exterior and interior of the vehicle. A new chrome grille replaced the black plastic grille. The high-grade model gained electric front windows, central locking, rear seat head restraints, alloy wheels, roof rails and a roof-mounted rear spoiler. Mechanically, the 1.3-litre SOHC four-cylinder engine fitted to the previous model had been replaced by the new 1.3-litre DOHC four-cylinder engine. Power was also increased by. A sport version of the K3-VET engine was produced in Japan.
In Australia, a limited edition sports series was introduced in 2001 with only 200 units being available. The vehicle had body colour matching bumpers, different from the two-tone bumper colour on the standard model. Rear spoiler and sunroof became standard. The interior was updated with metallic paint finish on the centre console and dashboard.
This is the first Daihatsu automobile to be assembled in Venezuela, where production began in November 2001.

Versions

  • Terios
  • * J100G 1997-1999 "HC-EJ" SOHC 1295 cc engine 4WD
  • * J102G 2000-2004 4WD
  • ** engine "K3-VE" DOHC 1297 cc engine
  • ** engine "K3-VET" DOHC 1297 cc Turbo engine
  • * J122G 2000-2004 2WD type
  • Terios Kid
  • * J111G 1998-2005 Light pressure turbo 658 cc 4WD
  • * J111G 1998-2012 Inter cooler turbo 658 cc 4WD
  • * J131G 1998-2005 Light pressure turbo 658 cc 2WD
  • * J131G 1998-2012 Inter cooler turbo 658 cc 2WD
  • Terios Lucia
  • * J111G / J131G for 2002-2003 only; variation of Terios Kid
  • Taruna
  • * F500RV / F520RV 1999-2001 "HD-C" carburettor / "HD-E" EFI SOHC 1589 cc engine /
  • * F501RV / F521RV 2001-2006 "HE-E" EFI SOHC 1498 cc engine

    Markets

Japan

The first-generation Terios is also known as the Toyota Cami in Japan.
Terios Kid / Terios Lucia
A kei car version called the Terios Kid or Terios Lucia was also available in the local market. The 4WD version of the Terios Kid was introduced in October 1998, with a rear-wheel-drive version following in January 2000. Production of both versions ended in June 2012. The Terios Lucia was available from December 2001 until August 2003.

Malaysia

In Malaysia, the Terios was locally assembled as the Perodua Kembara by Perodua. It was unveiled in August 1998. In June 2003, the Kembara was updated with DVVT engines. In July 2004, the Kembara CT Elegance was unveiled and came with ABS, front dual airbags, leather seats, different designed alloy rim, flat type side step and cubic printing cluster. It was priced at RM59,988 and only available in one colour: Klasik Gold.

Indonesia

In Indonesia, Astra Daihatsu Motor produced and marketed a version of the first-generation Terios called the Daihatsu Taruna, featuring a different exterior styling and an extended rear end with a capability of third-row seats. The name Taruna was taken from the Palinese word of the same name, which means 'young'.
First introduced in July 1999, the Taruna was initially available as a short-wheelbase configuration, the C-series, with the internal code F500. The C-series use dual-side facing seats for its third-row, utilizing a 5+2 seating layout. Its initial engine was a 1.6-litre HD-C petrol engine with carburetor, which was also used in the locally-assembled F70 series Feroza and second-generation Zebra Espass. Initial grades include the CL, CX and CSX. The CSR grade, which positioned above the CSX grade, was added in April 2000, featuring a fuel-injected 1.6-litre HD-E petrol engine. Between 1999 and 2000, two limited edition variants based on the CSX grade were offered, including the CSX Limited and G Limited.
In August 2001, Daihatsu introduced a long-wheelbase option, the F-series, with the internal code F520. The Taruna F-series was originally previewed by the TX-F concept in late 2000. Unlike the C-series, the F-series utilize a seven-seat layout with front-facing third-row seats. Grades for the F-series include the FL, FX, FGX and FGZ. At the same time, the C-series received a new fuel-injected 1.5-litre HE-E petrol engine, replacing the previous HD-C engine. However, Daihatsu continues to offer the HD-C engine for a short period of time in the F-series, before later switching to the HE-E engine in the same year. The FGZ grade uses the same HD-E engine as the CSR grade. All grades except CL/FL received multi-reflector halogen headlights. The HD-E engine option, together with the CSR and FGZ grades, was discontinued in 2002.
Minor updates were introduced in July 2003, featuring a H-shaped grille, updated five-spoke wheel design for the CX/FX and CSX/FGX grades, a rear wheel-only spare tire cover, and a pattern-style interior upholstery. This update was launched at the 2003 Gaikindo Auto Expo.
Another update was introduced in March 2004. The grille was updated into a vertical design, featuring an enlarged 'D' symbol emblem to match with the one found in the then-new Xenia. The dual-side facing third-row seats option was removed from the C-series, resulting short-wheelbase models were only sold as five-seaters. The CL/FL grades received multi-reflector halogen headlights as the 2003 upper grade models.
The Taruna received a facelift in March 2005, featuring a new grille design with a larger and bolder chrome 'D' symbol emblem to match with recent Daihatsu models at the time, as well updated taillights. The CX/FX and CSX/FGX grades received new bumper designs, while the CL/FL grades retained the pre-facelift bumpers. The CX/FX and CSX/FGX grades also feature new 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels and side mouldings, while the CSX/FGX gained an updated rear spoiler design. The rear spare tire cover was reverted back to a full cover as the earlier 1999–2003 models, with an updated design. Daihatsu marketed the facelifted model as the Taruna Oxxy.
Production of the Taruna ended in November 2006, where it was replaced by the F700 series using the global Terios nameplate about a month later.

China

In China, the Terios was produced under two different brand names: as the Zotye 2008/Hunter and 5008 powered with a 1.5-litre engine from Mitsubishi Motors ; the Zotye was an unauthorised copy of the Terios, which caused some controversy, while FAW badged the Terios as the Dario Terios. In 2009, Daihatsu withdrew from the China market due to bad performance and sold the tooling and rights of this car to First Auto Works, who was their official joint venture partner in China. Production for the 2008 ran from 2005 to 2010, while the 5008 was produced from 2008 to 2013.

Second generation (J200/F700; 2006)

The concept model called D-Compact 4x4 made an appearance in September 2005 at the 61st Frankfurt Motor Show and in November 2005 at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show before being named to Terios, which went into production in January 2006. The model codes are J200, J210 and J211 for the short-wheelbase configuration which has a 5-seater configuration; F700 and F710 for the long-wheelbase configuration that was built to accommodate the 7-seater configuration. It is built on a "built-in ladder frame" monocoque body, which is claimed to "achieve balance between lighter weight, higher body rigidity, and comfort".
In European, Central & South American and most other Asian markets, the model is sold under the name Terios. Daihatsu designed and manufacture the Terios and also supplies the vehicle to Toyota as the Toyota Rush under a consigned/OEM manufacturing agreement. According to the company, the name "Rush" is inspired from a "sense of energetic vitality and cheerfulness".

Markets

Japan

For the Japanese market, the first-generation Terios was succeeded by the Daihatsu Be‣go and the first-generation Toyota Rush. Both vehicles were announced on 17 January 2006. According to Daihatsu, the name "Be‣go" was derived from the combination of "being" and "going" words. The Rush was an exclusive model to the Toyopet Store dealership network.
Both use either 1.3-litre or 1.5-litre engine. Only the 1.5-litre variant is available with both two- or four-wheel drive. The vehicle has a permanent 4WD system via lockable central differential. However, it lacks low ratio gears.
A minor refresh of the Be‣go and Rush was unveiled on 13 November 2008 in Japan. The minor facelift brought redesigned front bumper, tail lamps, alloy wheel design for the G grade and a 5% improvement for fuel economy for the 2WD automatic model. The Be‣go and Rush were discontinued in March 2016 and succeeded by the A200 series Rocky/Toyota Raize crossover in November 2019.