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Daihatsu Terios Estate (1997-2005) review

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Parkers overall rating: 1.5 out of 51.5

At a glance

Price new £9,840 - £13,835
Used prices £699 - £2,231
Road tax cost £210 - £415
Insurance group 13 - 15
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 304 - 364 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Good value, reliable.

CONS

Too toy-like to be a serious off-road contender.

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

As a tiny off-roader, the Terios is not really suited to the roads of the UK. It isn’t a competent on-road performer like the RAV-4, and yet it can’t cope with much more than a muddy track, either. The narrow body and high seating position are useful in town, but it isn’t able to deliver much in the way of performance. Perhaps the only thing in its favour is Daihatsu’s claim that it has the cleanest emissions of any 4x4.