Daihatsu Terios 2006–2017 car dimensions: 4095 mm long, 1695 mm wide and 1705 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,180 kg. Braked towing is 1,350 kg.
The cabin has a high seating position for good visibility and easy entry. Manual air conditioning is standard across grades with simple rotary controls. A radio/CD player is fitted as standard. Reverse parking sensors come on every model. Higher grades add a multi-information display and leather steering wheel. No factory touchscreen, smartphone integration or advanced aids like AEB appear in period specs.
Boot space is 380 litres with the rear seats up. The 60:40 split fold-and-tumble seats create a flat floor and raise capacity to 755 litres, long enough for a mountain bike.
Braked towing capacity is 1350 kg and unbraked is 400 kg. Payload is approximately 550 kg based on typical kerb and gross weights. The permanent 4WD and compact size suit light leisure towing and everyday utility without specialised heavy-duty options listed.
The cabin offers a high seating position with good forward visibility and a spacious feel for its compact size. Driver's seat includes height, slide and recline adjustment to reduce fatigue. Rear seats are 60/40 split with recline and fold-and-tumble for flat load floor. Air conditioning uses simple rotary controls. Electric windows all round and height-adjustable steering column are standard. Storage includes door pockets, console bottle holders and seat-back pockets.
Petrol 1.5-litre engine with combined fuel use of 7.9-8.5 l/100 km depending on transmission.
Service interval every 15,000 km or 1 year for oil and filter.
Euro NCAP adult occupant 4 stars, child 3 stars, pedestrian 3 stars.
Standard safety includes dual front and side airbags, ABS with EBD, pretensioner seatbelts and centre diff lock on 4WD.
The 1.5-litre petrol engine delivers flexible low-rev torque and returns combined consumption figures of 7.9 l/100 km on manual models and up to 8.5 l/100 km on automatics. A 50-litre tank supports a practical range for mixed driving. Permanent 4WD with lockable centre differential aids traction without major economy penalty on road.
Manufacturer service calls for engine oil and filter changes every 15,000 km or annually. Air filter inspection is at the same interval with replacement at 30,000 km. Brake fluid every two years. Timing chain needs only periodic noise checks. Routine costs stay modest thanks to simple mechanical layout.
Crash structure uses crush zones front and rear plus reinforced cabin sills, B-pillars and roof rails. Standard kit covers driver and passenger front airbags plus side airbags, ABS with electronic brake-force distribution, pretensioners and force limiters on front belts, and three-point belts for all rear seats. Higher grades add curtain airbags and stability control in some markets. Pedestrian protection comes from energy-absorbing bonnet and bumper design. ISOFIX points appear on later or higher-spec examples.
Three-year unlimited-mileage warranty with roadside assistance was offered at launch, plus eight-year anti-perforation cover. The monocoque body and five-link rear axle keep parts common and inexpensive. High ground clearance and short overhangs suit light off-road use while the compact footprint eases city parking and garage storage.
Length 4095 mm, Width 1695 mm, Height 1705 mm, Wheelbase 2580 mm (Terios 2006–2017)
Sources: manufacturer data, Daihatsu Terios international brochure, code 2724-00910, Daihatsu UK Terios brochure.