The Daihatsu Terios (Japanese: ダイハツ・テリオス, Hepburn: Daihatsu Teriosu) 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".
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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 Mechanically, the 1.3-litre SOHC four-cylinder engine fitted to the previous model had been replaced by the new 1.3-litre DOHC four-cylinder engine.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 3 kW (4 hp; 4 PS). 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 (first generation)
J100G 1997-1999 "HC-EJ" SOHC 1295 cc engine 89 PS (65 kW; 88 hp) 4WD
J102G 2000-2004 4WD
engine "K3-VE" DOHC 1297 cc engine 92 PS (68 kW; 91 hp)
engine "K3-VET" DOHC 1297 cc Turbo engine 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp)
J122G 2000-2004 2WD type ( K3-VE / K3-VET )
Terios Kid (kei model, available in the Japanese domestic market until May 2012)
J111G ( EF-DEM ) 1998-2005 Light pressure turbo 658 cc 4WD 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp)
J111G ( EF-DET ) 1998-2012 Inter cooler turbo 658 cc 4WD 64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp)
J131G ( EF-DEM ) 1998-2005 Light pressure turbo 658 cc 2WD 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp)
J131G ( EF-DET ) 1998-2012 Inter cooler turbo 658 cc 2WD 64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp)
Terios Lucia (limited edition)
J111G / J131G for 2002-2003 only; variation of Terios Kid (without rear-mounted spare tyre)
Taruna (Indonesia)
F500RV / F520RV 1999-2001 "HD-C" carburettor / "HD-E" EFI SOHC 1589 cc engine 85.7 PS (63 kW; 85 hp) / 90.4 PS (66 kW; 89 hp)
F501RV / F521RV 2001-2006 "HE-E" EFI SOHC 1498 cc engine 86.1 PS (63 kW; 85 hp)
Markets
The first-generation Terios was also sold as the Toyota Cami (Japanese: トヨタ・キャミ, Hepburn: Toyota Kyami) in Japan.
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. A facelifted version was unveiled at 2003.
Production of Terios Kid ended in June 2012.
The Terios Lucia was available from January 2002 until August 2003. Based on the Terios Kid, it features a heavily redesigned bumper and grille, and the spare tire that was mounted on the back door has been removed.
Terios Kid
Terios Lucia
In Malaysia, the full-time 4WD 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.
In Indonesia, Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) 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 on 1 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 (promotionally as 5++). 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 Daihatsu 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 (1999–2000, only available in a two-tone light grey color) and G Limited (2000, only available in a two-tone gold-and-brown color).
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 (Japanese: トヨタ・ラッシュ, Hepburn: Toyota Rasshu) under a consigned/OEM manufacturing agreement. According to the company, the name "Rush" is inspired from a "sense of energetic vitality and cheerfulness".
Markets
For the Japanese market, the first-generation Terios was succeeded by the Daihatsu Be‣go (Japanese: ダイハツ・ビーゴ, Hepburn: Daihatsu Bīgo) 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.
The second-generation Terios and first-generation Rush were both launched in Indonesia on 14 December 2006, with the former succeeded the Taruna. Sale starts in January 2007, both cars were sold in long-wheelbase configuration and rear-wheel drive layout only. Three-row seating were standard on the Terios and optional on the Rush. The Terios was initially offered in TS and TX grades with optionals such as TS Deluxe, TS Extra, TX Deluxe, TX Elegant and TX Adventure, while the Rush came with G and S grades. The Terios and Rush have different wheel options, where the Terios TS uses 16-inch steel wheel with cover and the Terios TX uses a six-spoke alloy wheel with similar size, meanwhile both Rush G and S uses similar five-spoke alloy wheel. The main difference between the appearance of Terios and Rush is the use of over fender in the Rush as default. The Terios is not equipped as default, yet has a different model of over fender and available as a part of the optional TX Adventure grade and an optional Genuine Accessories. Safety features such as Immobilizer, rear Defogger, ABS, EBD and dual SRS Airbags are exclusive to the Rush.
Onwards, the Rush received minor updates such as fender mirror and 2-bar chrome grille ornament in September 2008, and the Terios also received a standard body-colored side body mouldings as well as the Genuine Accessories standard side visors on the same year, starting from TX Deluxe grade. On the Rush, front and rear bumper guards, foglamp covers with chrome outer ring, and new chrome grille ornament replacing the previous starting from August 2009 minor update, when the Rush also received standard body-colored side body mouldings and chrome electric mirror covers. On 18 January 2010, the TS grade received an automatic transmission variant, while Toyota also launch the automatic one for the Rush G grade on the next day. Since January 2010, the TX Elegant option was removed and the front grille ornament, foglamp covers, and front bumper guard from the TX Elegant remains as standard for TX Deluxe grade (exclude for TX Adventure).
Awards
In 2006, the Terios won the Red Dot Design Award.
Gallery
Daihatsu Terios
Daihatsu Terios
Toyota Rush
Third generation (F800/F850; 2017)
The third-generation Terios was unveiled in Indonesia on 23 November 2017, along with the second-generation Rush. The development of the car was led by chief engineer Eiji Fujibayashi in 2015, with its design influenced from the FT Concept. Unlike previous models, these generation of cars are sold in long-wheelbase configuration only and neither the short-wheelbase configuration nor four-wheel drive option are offered. It uses the same platform as the long-wheelbase version of the second-generation model, albeit with some tweaks.
Compared to its predecessors, the design of the car has been made more streamlined, akin to crossovers. This model has a rear liftgate rather than a side-opening rear door and no longer has the spare tyre mounted on the rear door. Both models are powered by a 1.5 L 2NR-VE engine which is also used in facelifted Toyota Avanza/Daihatsu Xenia.
The model codes are F800 for the Terios/international market Rush and F850 for the Malaysian market Rush/Perodua Aruz.
Markets
The Indonesian market Terios/Rush went on sale on 3 January 2018. Both models are offered only in three-row configuration. With the third row backrest folded down, there are 217 L (7.7 cu ft) of storage space, which is expanded to 514 L (18.2 cu ft) when tumbled up.
The Terios was initially available in 4 grade levels: X, X Deluxe, R and R Deluxe. The R Custom grade was later added in August 2018. The Rush came with G and TRD Sportivo grades.
Due to high demand, the production of Terios and Rush was also conducted in Astra Daihatsu Motor's Karawang plant alongside the Sunter plant since August 2019.
In August 2021, the TRD Sportivo grade of Rush was renamed to GR Sport, along with other TRD Sportivo models. Redesigned bumper add-ons and side body mouldings were included in this update. It also received start-stop system as standard, followed by Terios in September.
The facelifted Terios was launched on 8 June 2023 with X, R and R Custom grades, while the X Deluxe and R Deluxe grades were discontinued. Optional Astra Daihatsu Styling (ADS) package with exterior add-ons and other accessories is available for X and R grades.
The GR Sport grade of the Rush was updated on 1 April 2024, changes includes a new grille, black exterior parts, new alloy rim designs, and a new 9" touchscreen infotainment system. The G grade remained unchanged.
The Terios Special Edition was unveiled at the 2026 GIIAS. Limited run of 20 units. Based on 1.5 X automatic grade, features a two-tone colour, the black coloured 'D' emblem, and black alloy wheels.
The Rush was released in the Philippines on 4 May 2018 and was initially offered in two grade levels: E, which has five seats and is available with either manual or automatic transmission, and G, which has seven seats and is only available with an automatic transmission.
In November 2020, the E grade received a reverse camera and 7-seater as standard.
Safety
On 15 July 2019, Toyota had announced that around 60,000 units of the Indonesian market Rush manufactured from December 2017 to February 2019 would be recalled due to a problem regarding the airbags. It is stated that the affected models were found to have an improperly programmed airbag control module which could cause the side curtain airbags to accidentally deploy even when the vehicle is running normally. An impact on the rear wheel when passing a pothole or dent may be misinterpreted as a collision, which may cause deployment of the side curtain airbags. The Terios models were not affected due to the fact that the model is not being equipped with side curtain airbags.
Awards
In July 2018, the car won the "Good Design Indonesia of The Year" award.
Gallery
Daihatsu Terios
Toyota Rush
Perodua Aruz