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Daihatsu Terios

Daihatsu Terios — 5-door suv, '''Petrol:'''; 658 cc ''EF-DEM/DET'' turbo I3 (Terios Kid/Lucia); 1.3 L ''HC-EJ'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VE'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VET'' turbo I4 (Terios/Cami); 1.5 L ''HE-E'' I4 (Taruna); 1.6 L ''HD-C/E'' I4 (Taruna). Explore engine specifications, fuel economy, dimensions, tire sizes, seating, maintenance and tire-pressure guidance.

Engine'''Petrol:'''; 658 cc ''EF-DEM/DET'' turbo I3 (Terios Kid/Lucia); 1.3 L ''HC-EJ'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VE'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VET'' turbo I4 (Terios/Cami); 1.5 L ''HE-E'' I4 (Taruna); 1.6 L ''HD-C/E'' I4 (Taruna)

Transmission5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic

About the Daihatsu Terios

Daihatsu Terios is a 5-door SUV in the mini suv (1997–2017); compact suv (2017–present); kei car (terios kid, 1998–2012) class. The available vehicle data lists '''Petrol:'''; 658 cc ''EF-DEM/DET'' turbo I3 (Terios Kid/Lucia); 1.3 L ''HC-EJ'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VE'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VET'' turbo I4 (Terios/Cami); 1.5 L ''HE-E'' I4 (Taruna); 1.6 L ''HD-C/E'' I4 (Taruna) as an engine configuration, paired with 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic and a Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1997–present); Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (1997–2017) layout. Public source material describes the model in the context of its design, market positioning and vehicle history.

This Daihatsu Terios guide focuses on the details drivers commonly want to know, including engine information for '''Petrol:'''; 658 cc ''EF-DEM/DET'' turbo I3 (Terios Kid/Lucia); 1.3 L ''HC-EJ'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VE'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VET'' turbo I4 (Terios/Cami); 1.5 L ''HE-E'' I4 (Taruna); 1.6 L ''HD-C/E'' I4 (Taruna) and 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic transmission information. Exact specifications should be matched to the relevant model year and market.

Daihatsu Terios specifications at a glance

Use this table for the model-level essentials. Exact figures may vary by year, trim, engine and market.

Make	Daihatsu
Model	Terios
Model years	Not specified
Body style	5-door SUV
Vehicle class	Mini SUV (1997–2017); Compact SUV (2017–present); Kei car (Terios Kid, 1998–2012)
Manufacturer	Daihatsu
Production	April 1997 – present
Market / country	ES, FI, GB, LU, NL, NZ, UA

Engine, transmission and performance

Engine information for the Daihatsu Terios includes '''Petrol:'''; 658 cc ''EF-DEM/DET'' turbo I3 (Terios Kid/Lucia); 1.3 L ''HC-EJ'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VE'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VET'' turbo I4 (Terios/Cami); 1.5 L ''HE-E'' I4 (Taruna); 1.6 L ''HD-C/E'' I4 (Taruna).. Transmission information includes 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic.. The listed drivetrain/layout is Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1997–present); Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (1997–2017).

Engine	'''Petrol:'''; 658 cc ''EF-DEM/DET'' turbo I3 (Terios Kid/Lucia); 1.3 L ''HC-EJ'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VE'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VET'' turbo I4 (Terios/Cami); 1.5 L ''HE-E'' I4 (Taruna); 1.6 L ''HD-C/E'' I4 (Taruna)
Transmission	5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain / layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1997–present); Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (1997–2017)

Dimensions, weight and practicality

Dimensions and capacity figures are presented as published source data when available.

Wheelbase	2420 mm (95.3 in) (Terios series/Perodua Kembara); 2500 mm (98.4 in) (Taruna C-series); 2750 mm (108 in) (Taruna F-series)
Length	3785 –; 3395 mm (134 in) (Terios Kid/Lucia); 4175 – (Taruna C-series); 4425 – (Taruna F-series)
Width	1555 mm (61.2 in); 1475 mm (58.1 in) (Terios Kid/Lucia); 1620 mm (63.8 in) (Taruna)
Height	1675 –; 1675 – (Terios Kid/Lucia); 1710 – (Taruna)
Kerb / curb weight	1025 –; 960 – (Terios Kid/Lucia); 1100 – (Taruna)

Daihatsu Terios performance and economy

Powerout	44 – (''EF-DEM''/''EF-DET''); 63 – (''HC-EJ''); 66 kW (''K3-VE''); 103 kW (''K3-VET''); 63 kW (''HE-E''); 63 kW (''HD-C''); 66 kW (''HD-E'')

Daihatsu Terios chassis and equipment

Chassis	Unibody

Daihatsu Terios other specifications

Name	Daihatsu Terios
Image	2018 Daihatsu Terios 1.5 R Deluxe wagon (F800RG; 01-12-2019), South Tangerang.jpg
Caption	2018 Daihatsu Terios R Deluxe (F800RG, Indonesia)
Aka	Daihatsu Taruna (Indonesia, 1999–2006); Daihatsu Be‣go (Japan, 2006–2016); Toyota Cami (Japan, 1999–2006); Toyota Rush (2006–present); Perodua Kembara (Malaysia, 1998–2008); Perodua Nautica (Malaysia, 2008–2009); Perodua Aruz (Malaysia, January 2019–present)
Sp	uk
Model Code	J100; F500 (Taruna)

Daihatsu Terios generations and model years

Where a source covers multiple generations, CarCareTool selects the generation(s) that best match this catalog model instead of mixing unrelated variants.

Generation / scope	Years	Engine	Transmission	Drivetrain
Daihatsu Terios	April 1997 – present	Not specified	Not specified	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1997–present); Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (1997–2017)
First generation	April 1997 – January 2006; October 1998 – May 2012 (Terios Kid); May 1999 – January 2006 (Toyota Cami); 2012-2015 (Premier Rio); July 1999 – November 2006 (Taruna)	'''Petrol:'''; 658 cc ''EF-DEM/DET'' turbo I3 (Terios Kid/Lucia); 1.3 L ''HC-EJ'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VE'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VET'' turbo I4 (Terios/Cami); 1.5 L ''HE-E'' I4 (Taruna); 1.6 L ''HD-C/E'' I4 (Taruna)	5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Second generation	January 2006 – March 2016 (Japan); December 2006 – October 2017 (Indonesia); 2006–2017 (international) 2008 – 2009 (Nautica)	'''Petrol:'''; 1.3 L ''K3-VE'' I4; 1.5 L ''3SZ-VE'' I4	5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Third generation	November 2017 – present	'''Petrol:'''; 1.5 L ''2NR-VE'' I4	5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive

Daihatsu Terios features and equipment

Features shown below are tied to the available source material for this model. Equipment can vary by year, trim and market.

Standard or documented features

✓A kei car version called the '''Terios Kid''' or '''Terios Lucia''' was also available in the local market

TIRE PRESSURE

Recommended tire pressure for Daihatsu Terios

Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure. CarCareTool estimates are clearly labelled when an exact verified value is unavailable.

Normal load35 PSI front35 PSI rear

Fully loaded37 PSI front38 PSI rear

Load condition	Front	Rear	Status
Normal	35 PSI	35 PSI	Estimate
Fully loaded	37 PSI	38 PSI	Estimate

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Frequently asked questions about Daihatsu Terios

These FAQs are generated automatically for this specific vehicle from the specifications, features and ownership data available in CarCareTool. Questions are selected by relevance so the page focuses on details that can actually be answered for this model.

What engine does the Daihatsu Terios have?

The available source data lists the Daihatsu Terios engine as '''Petrol:'''; 658 cc ''EF-DEM/DET'' turbo I3 (Terios Kid/Lucia); 1.3 L ''HC-EJ'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VE'' I4; 1.3 L ''K3-VET'' turbo I4 (Terios/Cami); 1.5 L ''HE-E'' I4 (Taruna); 1.6 L ''HD-C/E'' I4 (Taruna). Engine availability can differ by model year and market.

What tire pressure should I use for the Daihatsu Terios?

For the correct setting, use the cold inflation pressure on the vehicle placard or in the owner’s manual. When CarCareTool does not have a verified configuration-specific value, its starting estimate is 35 PSI front and 35 PSI rear for normal load. This is an estimate, not an OEM recommendation.

What is the best engine oil for the Daihatsu Terios?

There is no single best engine oil for every Daihatsu Terios configuration. Use the viscosity grade and manufacturer approval specified for the exact engine in the owner’s manual.

What body style is the Daihatsu Terios?

The Daihatsu Terios is classified as a 5-door SUV.

What are the dimensions of the Daihatsu Terios?

The available source data lists length 3785 –; 3395 mm (134 in) (Terios Kid/Lucia); 4175 – (Taruna C-series); 4425 – (Taruna F-series), width 1555 mm (61.2 in); 1475 mm (58.1 in) (Terios Kid/Lucia); 1620 mm (63.8 in) (Taruna), height 1675 –; 1675 – (Terios Kid/Lucia); 1710 – (Taruna), and wheelbase 2420 mm (95.3 in) (Terios series/Perodua Kembara); 2500 mm (98.4 in) (Taruna C-series); 2750 mm (108 in) (Taruna F-series).

What transmission does the Daihatsu Terios have?

The available source data lists 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic transmission options for the Daihatsu Terios.

Is the Daihatsu Terios FWD, RWD or AWD?

The listed drivetrain/layout for the Daihatsu Terios is Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1997–present); Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (1997–2017).

Who makes the Daihatsu Terios?

The manufacturer listed for the Daihatsu Terios is Daihatsu.

When was the Daihatsu Terios produced?

The available source data describes production as April 1997 – present.

How much does the Daihatsu Terios weigh?

The available source data lists a kerb/curb weight of 1025 –; 960 – (Terios Kid/Lucia); 1100 – (Taruna). Actual weight can vary with engine, trim and equipment.

Where was the Daihatsu Terios built?

The available source record lists assembly information as Japan: Nakatsu, Ōita (Daihatsu Auto Body); Venezuela: Cumaná, Sucre (Toyota de Venezuela); Malaysia: Rawang, Selangor (PMSB, Kembara); Indonesia: Sunter, North Jakarta (ADM, Taruna); China: Xiqing, Tianjin (Huali Dario).

What class of car is the Daihatsu Terios?

The Daihatsu Terios is listed in the Mini SUV (1997–2017); Compact SUV (2017–present); Kei car (Terios Kid, 1998–2012) class.

What platform does the Daihatsu Terios use?

The available source data lists the platform/chassis as Unibody.

Which markets or countries sold the Daihatsu Terios?

The CarCareTool catalog currently associates the Daihatsu Terios with ES, FI, GB, LU, NL, NZ, UA. Market availability and specifications can differ.

What came after the Daihatsu Terios?

The available vehicle data lists Daihatsu Cast Activa (Terios Kid/Lucia); Daihatsu Taft (LA900) (Terios Kid/Lucia) as a successor where applicable.

What replaced the Daihatsu Terios?

The available vehicle data lists Daihatsu Cast Activa (Terios Kid/Lucia); Daihatsu Taft (LA900) (Terios Kid/Lucia) as the successor where applicable.

What cars are related to the Daihatsu Terios?

The available source data identifies related models as Daihatsu Xenia (F600) (F700 model). Relationships can vary by market and generation.

How often should I check the tire pressure on the Daihatsu Terios?

Check the tires regularly and before long trips, with the tires cold. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual as the source of the manufacturer’s recommended pressure.

Should I use the tire sidewall pressure for the Daihatsu Terios?

No. The maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall is not automatically the vehicle’s recommended setting. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the correct cold inflation pressure.

Does the recommended tire pressure change when the Daihatsu Terios is fully loaded?

It can. Many vehicles specify a different cold pressure for heavier loads. Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the exact loading condition.

Data sources and verification are available in the page editor; exact specifications can vary by year, market, trim and engine.

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