Daihatsu Terios - First Generation

First generation
Also called Daihatsu Taruna (Indonesia)
Luis 4U Green (Germany)
Perodua Kembara (Malaysia)
Premier Rio (India)
Toyota Cami
Zotye 2008/5008 (China)
Production 1997–2005
Engine 659 cc EF-DEM/EF-DET turbo I3
1.3 L HC-EJ SOHC I4
1.3 L K3-VE DVVT DOHC I4
Transmission 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual

The first generation was available as 4-door estate, and the smaller kei car model called the Terios Kid, which was only released in Japan (see Japanese-language article 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 Mechanically, the 1.3 litre SOHC four-cylinder engine fitted to the previous model had been replaced by the new 1.3 litre DOHC four-cylinder engine.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 3 kW (4 hp). 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.

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