Daihatsu Terios (06-10) - Review

Review by Ben Wall on
Last Updated: 28 September 2009
The second generation Terios is larger and more upmarket than the car it replaces with room for four adults, but is still one of the most compact and affordable off-roaders on the market. It offers a good alternative for buyers who would have considered the previous Toyota RAV4 or Suzuki Grand Vitara (both of which have now grown in size and running cost). With permanent four-wheel drive it's very capable off-road. It can also keep up with flowing traffic and feels stable on the road, but the relative lack of power makes it unsuitable for serious towing or high speed use.
3.5 out of 5

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£13,393 - £15,642

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£5,457 - £11,840

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The second generation Terios is larger and more upmarket than the car it replaces with room for four adults, but is still one of the most compact and affordable off-roaders on the market. It offers a good alternative for buyers who would have considered the previous Toyota RAV4 or Suzuki Grand Vitara (both of which have now grown in size and running cost). With permanent four-wheel drive it's very capable off-road. It can also keep up with flowing traffic and feels stable on the road, but the relative lack of power makes it unsuitable for serious towing or high speed use.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    2.5 out of 5

    "Just one engine is available in the Terios - a 1.5-litre petrol which is offered with a five-speed..."

  • Handling

    3 out of 5

    "The Terios is surprisingly good to drive, with little body roll and an ability to corner well."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    2.5 out of 5

    "The downside of good cornering is that the Terios' suspension is firm and so ride quality suffers."

  • Practicality

    3.5 out of 5

    "The boot is larger than that of a Ford Focus and the rear seats have a 60/40 split - they can also..."

  • Equipment

    4 out of 5

    "The three model line-up starts with the S. It's equipped with air conditioning, central locking, a..."

  • Behind the wheel

    3 out of 5

    "The Terios has a high seating position, which gives a good view of the road ahead, but it's not as..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    2.5 out of 5

    "The off road Daihatsu is good value for money and relatively cheap to insure, while fuel consumption..."

  • Green credentials

    2 out of 5

    "The Terios is not particularly environmentally friendly and the 1.5-litre engine emits 185g/km of..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    3.5 out of 5

    "The Terios was awarded four stars out of five for adult occupant safety in official Euro NCAP crash..."

  • Reliability

    4 out of 5

    "This Daihatsu uses some parts from the previous generation RAV4 and Toyota (which owns much of..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    3 out of 5

    "The Terios sits in a niche of its own - there are few alternatives this size or at this price. But..."

  • Buying used

    3.5 out of 5

    "With Toyota engineering and a robust interior, the Terios makes a good used buy. However there..."

  • Selling

    3 out of 5

    "Sporty looking off-road vehicles continue to remain popular, so there should be little difficulty..."

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