mini SUV
A sport utility vehicle (SUV) is a car classification that combines elements of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive.
There is no commonly agreed-upon definitio ...
produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer
Daihatsu
, commonly known as Daihatsu, is a Japanese automobile manufacturer and one of the oldest surviving Japanese internal combustion engine manufacturers. The company's headquarters are located in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture.
Historically, Daihatsu was ...
since 1997 as the successor to the F300 series Rocky. It was initially offered in both short and long-
wheelbase
In both road and rail vehicles, the wheelbase is the horizontal distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels. For road vehicles with more than two axles (e.g. some trucks), the wheelbase is the distance between the steering (front ...
configurations before the former stopped production in 2016 to be replaced by the A200 series Rocky
crossover
Crossover may refer to:
Entertainment
Albums and songs
* ''Cross Over'' (Dan Peek album)
* ''Crossover'' (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles album), 1987
* ''Crossover'' (Intrigue album)
* ''Crossover'' (Hitomi Shimatani album)
* ''Crossover'' (Yoshino ...
in 2019. The long-wheelbase variant is available mainly for the Indonesian market with three-row seating options. A smaller
kei car
Kei car (or , kanji: , "light automobile", ), known variously outside Japan as Japanese city car or Japanese microcar, is the Japanese vehicle category for the smallest highway-legal passenger cars with restricted dimensions and engine capacit ...
model called the Terios Kid/Lucia was also available for the first-generation model.
Rear-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive (RWD) is a form of engine and transmission layout used in motor vehicles, in which the engine drives the rear wheels only. Until the late 20th century, rear-wheel drive was the most common configuration for cars.
Most rear-wheel ...
is standard across all generations, while
four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive, also called 4×4 ("four by four") or 4WD, refers to a two-axled vehicle drivetrain capable of providing torque to all of its wheels simultaneously. It may be full-time or on-demand, and is typically linked via a transfer case ...
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
is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan. It was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda and incorporated on . Toyota is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, producing about 10 ...
and
Perodua
The (''Second Automobile Manufacturer Private Limited''), usually abbreviated to Perodua (), is Malaysia's largest car manufacturer,
followed by PROTON Holdings, Proton.
History
It was established in 1992 and launched its first car, the Pe ...
under various nameplates as well.
The name "Terios" is originated from the
Old Greek Old Greek is the Greek language as spoken from Late Antiquity (c. AD 400) to around AD 1500. Greek spoken during this period is usually split into:
*Late Greek (c. 400 – c. 800 AD)
*Medieval Greek (c. 800 – c. 1500 AD)
"Old Greek" (OG) is also ...
word, which is roughly translated to "making dreams come true".
First generation (J100/F500; 1997)
Initially previewed as the MS-X97, the first-generation Terios was available as a five-door
wagon
A wagon or waggon is a heavy four-wheeled vehicle pulled by draught animals or on occasion by humans, used for transporting goods, commodities, agricultural materials, supplies and sometimes people.
Wagons are immediately distinguished from ...
, 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
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine where the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combustion cha ...
four-cylinder
The engine configuration describes the fundamental operating principles by which internal combustion engines are categorized.
Piston engines are often categorized by their cylinder layout, valves and camshafts. Wankel engines are often categorize ...
engine fitted to the previous model had been replaced by the new 1.3-litre
DOHC
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine where the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combustion c ...
four-cylinder engine. Power was also increased by . 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.
File:1999 Daihatsu Terios (J100) SX wagon.jpg, 1999 Daihatsu Terios SX (J100; pre-facelift, Australia)
File:2000-2004 Daihatsu Terios (J102) DX 01.jpg, 2002 Daihatsu Terios DX (J102G; facelift, Australia)
File:2002 Daihatsu Terios (J102) SX wagon (2015-05-29) 01.jpg, 2002 Daihatsu Terios SX (J102G; facelift, Australia)
File:2002 Daihatsu Terios (J102) SX wagon (2015-05-29) 02.jpg, 2002 Daihatsu Terios SX (J102G; facelift, Australia)
File:Daihatsu Terios EL - Flickr - mick - Lumix.jpg, Daihatsu Terios (facelift, UK)
Versions
* Terios (first generation)
** J100G 1997-1999 "HC-EJ" SOHC 1295 cc engine 4WD
** J102G 2000-2004 4WD
*** engine "K3-VE" DOHC 1297 cc engine
*** engine "K3-VET" DOHC 1297 cc Turbo engine
** J122G 2000-2004 2WD type ( K3-VE / K3-VET )
* Terios Kid (''kei'' model, available in the
Japanese domestic market
Japanese domestic market (JDM) refers to Japan's home market for vehicles and vehicle parts.
There is a common misconception that any Japanese branded car is JDM; however, this is not true. Only a vehicle made in Japan specifically to be sold i ...
until May 2012)
** J111G ( EF-DEM ) 1998-2005 Light pressure turbo 658 cc 4WD
** J111G ( EF-DET ) 1998-2012 Inter cooler turbo 658 cc 4WD
** J131G ( EF-DEM ) 1998-2005 Light pressure turbo 658 cc 2WD
** J131G ( EF-DET ) 1998-2012 Inter cooler turbo 658 cc 2WD
* 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 /
** F501RV / F521RV 2001-2006 "HE-E" EFI SOHC 1498 cc engine
Markets
Japan
The first-generation Terios is also known as the in Japan. A kei car version, called Terios Kid or Terios Lucia, also available for local market until 2012.
File:Daihatsu Terios 001 (cropped).JPG, Daihatsu Terios (pre-facelift, Japan)
File:Daihatsu Terios Kid Aerodown.jpg, Daihatsu Terios Kid Aerodown (pre-facelift, Japan)
File:Daihatsu Terios Kid rear.jpg, Daihatsu Terios Kid (pre-facelift, Japan)
File:Daihatsu Terios Kid.jpg, Daihatsu Terios Kid (first facelift, Japan)
File:Daihatsu Terios Kid 006.JPG, Daihatsu Terios Kid (first facelift, Japan)
File:Daihatsu Terios Kid 003.JPG, Daihatsu Terios Kid Custom (second facelift, Japan)
File:Daihatsu Terios Kid 004.JPG, Daihatsu Terios Kid Custom (second facelift, Japan)
File:2002 Daihatsu Terios-Lucia 01.jpg, Daihatsu Terios Lucia (Japan)
File:2002 Daihatsu Terios-Lucia 02.jpg, Daihatsu Terios Lucia (Japan)
File:1999-2000 Toyota Cami Q Aero Version.jpg, Toyota Cami Q Aero Version (pre-facelift, Japan)
File:Toyota Cami 002 (cropped).JPG, Toyota Cami (pre-facelift, Japan)
File:Toyota Cami.jpg, Toyota Cami (facelift, Japan)
Malaysia
In Malaysia, the Terios was locally assembled as the Perodua Kembara by
Perodua
The (''Second Automobile Manufacturer Private Limited''), usually abbreviated to Perodua (), is Malaysia's largest car manufacturer,
followed by PROTON Holdings, Proton.
History
It was established in 1992 and launched its first car, the Pe ...
. 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
airbag
An airbag is a vehicle occupant-restraint system using a bag designed to inflate extremely quickly, then quickly deflate during a collision. It consists of the airbag cushion, a flexible fabric bag, an inflation module, and an impact sensor. Th ...
s, 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.
File:Perodua Kembara (front), Serdang.jpg, Perodua Kembara (pre-facelift, Malaysia)
File:Perodua Kembara (rear), Serdang.jpg, Perodua Kembara (pre-facelift, Malaysia)
File:Perodua Kembara Polis.JPG, Perodua Kembara (facelift, Malaysia)
File:Perodua Kembara CT Elegance in Malaysia (2).jpg, Perodua Kembara (facelift, Malaysia)
Indonesia
In Indonesia, a version of the Terios is known as the Daihatsu Taruna (chassis code: F500/F520), with a different front/rear styling and longer rear-based body capable of seating seven people. The name Taruna translates roughly as "young knight" or "
cadet
A cadet is an officer trainee or candidate. The term is frequently used to refer to those training to become an officer in the military, often a person who is a junior trainee. Its meaning may vary between countries which can include youths in ...
" in Indonesian. The Taruna was launched in July 1999 with a 1589 cc HD-C petrol engine with carburetor. It was initially available in short-wheelbase configuration only, the C-series. The engine was later replaced with a 1498 cc HE-E petrol engine with
electronic fuel injection
Manifold injection is a mixture formation system for internal combustion engines with external mixture formation. It is commonly used in engines with spark ignition that use petrol as fuel, such as the Otto engine, and the Wankel engine. In a mani ...
in 2001 and the long-wheelbase configuration, the F-series, was introduced with the same HD-C engine as the 1999-2001 C-series, and later replaced with the same HE-E engine as the 2001 C-series in the same year. The Taruna received facelifts in August 2001, July 2003, March 2004 and March 2005. It was available with CL and FL, CX and FX, and CSX and FGX grades. There were also CSR and FGZ special grades, which were similar to CSX and FGX, with a 1589 cc HD-E petrol engine with electronic fuel injection.
A refreshed version, called Taruna Oxxy, was launched in March 2005.
File:2002 Daihatsu Taruna CX 1.5 EFI F501RV (20210211).jpg, 2002 Daihatsu Taruna CX (SWB, Indonesia)
File:2001 Daihatsu Taruna CSR (rear), Mojokerto.jpg, 2001 Daihatsu Taruna CSR (SWB, Indonesia)
File:2001-2003 Daihatsu Taruna FL 1.5 EFI (F521RV; 03-07-2019).jpg, 2001–2003 Daihatsu Taruna FL (LWB, Indonesia)
File:Daihatsu Taruna FGX.JPG, 2001–2003 Daihatsu Taruna FGX (LWB, Indonesia)
File:2003-2004 Daihatsu Taruna FX front.jpg, 2003–2004 Daihatsu Taruna FX (LWB, Indonesia)
File:2003-2004 Daihatsu Taruna FX rear.jpg, 2003–2004 Daihatsu Taruna FX (LWB, Indonesia)
File:2004-2005 Daihatsu Taruna C-series.jpg, 2004–2005 Daihatsu Taruna CX (SWB, Indonesia)
File:Daihatsu Taruna Oxxy.jpg, 2005–2006 Daihatsu Taruna Oxxy (LWB, Indonesia)
China
In China, the Terios was produced under two different brand names: as the Zotye 2008/Hunter and 5008 powered with a 1.5-litre engine from
Mitsubishi Motors
is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan.FAW badged the Terios as the Huali Terios or Dario. In 2009, Daihatsu withdrew from the China market due to bad performance and sold the tooling and rights of this car to First Auto Works (FAW), who was their official joint venture partner in China. Production for the 2008 ran from 2005 to 2010, while the 5008 was produced from 2008 to 2013.
File:Dario Terios 1.3 16V.jpg, Huali Dario Terios (China)
File:Zotye 5008 China 2012-04-14.JPG, Zotye 5008 (China)
File:Zotye 5008 02 China 2012-05-20.JPG, Zotye 5008 (China)
File:Zotye 2008.jpg, Zotye 2008 (China)
File:Zotye T200 front 8.14.18.jpg, Zotye T200 (China)
File:Zotye T200 rear 8.14.18.jpg, Zotye T200 (China)
File:Autorrad Outsider 1.3i 2009.jpg, Autorrad Outsider (Chile)
File:Autorrad Outsider 2008 (32584752874).jpg, Autorrad Outsider (Chile)
India
In India, a Terios-derived vehicle known as the Premier RiO was sold from 2009. It was in turn a rebadged
Zotye 2008
The Zotye 2008 is a small 5-door SUV produced by Zotye Auto in Zhejiang, China. A facelifted version is sold as the Zotye 5008, and is known in export markets as Nomad and Hunter. The car is named in honour of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijin ...
, and assembled by
Premier Automobiles Limited
Premier Ltd. (formerly known as The Premier Automobiles Limited) was an Indian automotive manufacturer company, based in Mumbai, India. The company is owned by the Walchand Group. Walchand Hirachand established the Premier Automobiles Ltd.(PAL) ...
. It was powered by a
Peugeot
Peugeot (, , ) is a French brand of automobiles owned by Stellantis.
The family business that preceded the current Peugeot companies was founded in 1810, with a steel foundry that soon started making hand tools and kitchen equipment, and the ...
diesel
Diesel may refer to:
* Diesel engine, an internal combustion engine where ignition is caused by compression
* Diesel fuel, a liquid fuel used in diesel engines
* Diesel locomotive, a railway locomotive in which the prime mover is a diesel engin ...
and
petrol
Gasoline (; ) or petrol (; ) (see ) is a transparent, petroleum-derived flammable liquid that is used primarily as a fuel in most spark-ignited internal combustion engines (also known as petrol engines). It consists mostly of organic co ...
engine and since 2012 had a
Fiat
Fiat Automobiles S.p.A. (, , ; originally FIAT, it, Fabbrica Italiana Automobili di Torino, lit=Italian Automobiles Factory of Turin) is an Italian automobile manufacturer, formerly part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and since 2021 a subsidiary ...
1.3
Multijet
Multijet is Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' term for its current common rail direct injection turbodiesel engine range. Most of the Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia range as well as certain Chrysler, RAM Trucks, Jeep and Maserati vehicles are equipped with Mu ...
diesel option.
File:Premier Rio 2012 (cropped).JPG, Premier RiO (India)
Second generation (J200/F700; 2006)
The concept model called D-Compact 4x4 made an appearance in September 2005 at the
Frankfurt Motor Show
The International Motor Show Germany or International Mobility Show Germany, in German known as the ''Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung'' (''IAA'' – International Automobile Exhibition), is one of the world's largest mobility shows. It cons ...
and in November 2005 at the 39th
Tokyo Motor Show
The is a biennial auto show held in October–November at the Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan for cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Hosted by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), it is a recognized international show by ...
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
Monocoque ( ), also called structural skin, is a structural system in which loads are supported by an object's external skin, in a manner similar to an egg shell. The word ''monocoque'' is a French term for "single shell".
First used for boats, ...
body, which is claimed to "achieve balance between lighter weight, higher body rigidity, and comfort".
In European, 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
is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan. It was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda and incorporated on . Toyota is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, producing about 10 ...
as the under a consigned/OEM manufacturing agreement. According to the company, the name "Rush" is inspired from a "sense of energetic vitality and cheerfulness".
Markets
Japan
For the Japanese market, the first-generation Terios was succeeded by the 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
Toyota vehicles in Japan are distributed to numerous dealership chains throughout the country. Up to May 2020, each dealership chain had a different product offering, with some models restricted to one chain to maintain exclusivity. Since May 2020, ...
'' 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
Four-wheel drive, also called 4×4 ("four by four") or 4WD, refers to a two-axled vehicle drivetrain capable of providing torque to all of its wheels simultaneously. It may be full-time or on-demand, and is typically linked via a transfer case ...
. 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
Crossover may refer to:
Entertainment
Albums and songs
* ''Cross Over'' (Dan Peek album)
* ''Crossover'' (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles album), 1987
* ''Crossover'' (Intrigue album)
* ''Crossover'' (Hitomi Shimatani album)
* ''Crossover'' (Yoshino ...
in November 2019.
File:Daihatsu Be-go 003.JPG, Daihatsu Be‣go (J200G; pre-facelift, Japan)
File:Toyota Rush 001.JPG, Toyota Rush (J200E; pre-facelift, Japan)
File:Toyota Rush 001.jpg, Toyota Rush (J200E; pre-facelift, Japan)
File:2006 Daihatsu Be-go 01.jpg, 2006 Daihatsu Be‣go interior (Japan)
South America
In Chile, the second-generation Terios in short wheelbase was launched in 2006. It was re-branded as the Toyota Rush in August 2016, as Daihatsu left that market.
Indonesia
The second-generation Terios and first-generation Rush were both launched in Indonesia on 14 December 2006, with the former succeeded the Taruna. 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, TS Deluxe, TS Extra, TX Deluxe, TX Elegant and TX Adventure grade levels, while the Rush came with G and S grades. All Terios grades and Rush G grade have three-spoke steering wheel similar to the F600 series Xenia/Avanza, while Rush S grade has four-spoke steering wheel similar to the pre-facelift and first facelift AN40 series Kijang Innova V grade (as Rush S grade has dual SRS airbags as standard). On 1 October 2008, the Indonesian market Terios received updates such as standard body-coloured side body mouldings, as well as side visors, single SRS airbag on the driver's side and parking sensors, followed by the Rush in August 2009. The TX Elegant package was removed in this update, thus remains TX Deluxe and TX Adventure. The pre-facelift Terios has 6-spoke wheels installed on TX grade and steel wheels with cover installed on TS grade, while the pre-facelift Rush has 5-spoke wheels installed on all grades. Actually, both Rush G and S are similar, with rear spoiler and chrome-covered electric mirror installed on the S grade as standard.
The Terios and Rush received their first facelift on 5 and 6 October 2010 respectively. Both Terios and Rush received a redesigned center dashboard design with integrated audio system similar to the short-wheelbase counterpart, with Rush received a redesigned three-spoke steering wheel. The S grade of Rush was later replaced by TRD Sportivo grade on 29 August 2013. At the same time, the Terios received some minor updates and dual SRS airbags became standard on both Terios and Rush.
On 20 March 2015, both the Terios and Rush received their second facelift, consisted of projector headlamps with
LED
A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor Electronics, device that Light#Light sources, emits light when Electric current, current flows through it. Electrons in the semiconductor recombine with electron holes, releasing energy i ...
positioning lamps, a wider grille with a chrome lower bar, a full-width air intake for the lower bumper and a blacked-out centre piece. The steering wheel was updated to the one used in F650 series Xenia/Avanza. Only the Terios renamed its variants to X (replacing the TS grade), and R (replacing the TX grade). The accessories packages available for the Terios consists of X Deluxe, X Extra, R Deluxe, and R Adventure. On 18 February 2016, the R Custom package was added for the Terios, followed by TRD Sportivo Ultimo package (with TRD suspension kits) for the Rush on 26 February. Three-row seating became standard on both TRD Sportivo grades.
Singapore
In Singapore, the Terios is offered by the local distributor in both short and long wheelbase configurations with an 1.5-litre engine and as a 4WD as standard.
Malaysia
In Malaysia, the second-generation Terios is available as the Toyota Rush (2008 to 2017) and Perodua Nautica (2008 to 2009). The Rush was introduced in January 2008 as a long-wheelbase model. Imported from Indonesia, it offers three-row seating as standard. The Nautica was introduced in April 2008 as a rebadged model of the short-wheelbase Terios/Rush. Available with standard four-wheel drive, it was imported from Japan as the replacement to the Perodua Kembara.
= Toyota Rush
=
The first-generation Rush was launched in Malaysia in January 2008. It is available in two grade levels: 1.5G (with either manual or automatic transmission) and 1.5S (with automatic transmission only). The Rush sold in Malaysia is the long wheelbase in seven-seat configuration.
In December 2010, the Rush received its first facelift for 2011.
In April 2015, the Rush received its second facelift with the same model in the Indonesian market. Exterior changes included redesigned front bumper, radiator grille and bonnet. The bumper is finished in a two-tone effect and the grille is finished with faux carbon-fibre. Elsewhere, there is a new integrated chrome lining highlight running across the headlamp and radiator grille, restyled tail lamps with combination LEDs and smoked lenses. The 1.5S has additional equipment including fog lamps, chrome covers for the wing mirrors, and leather steering wheel and gear knob.
= Perodua Nautica
=
Perodua launched the rebadged version of the short-wheelbase Terios, called ''Nautica'' in May 2008. The model was fully imported from Japan, except for the front grille, front bumper and rear bumper which are manufactured and fitted in Malaysia. It has a 1.5-litre DVVT engine, full-time 4WD, projector headlamps, and five seats with dark interior. The price tag of the Nautica is not much different from the long wheelbase Rush. It comes with only two colour choices: Medallion Grey and Majestic Black, and comes in automatic transmission only. The Nautica was quietly discontinued in 2009, slightly less than a year after its launch. Only a mere total of 489 units were ever sold. The reason for the discontinuation was because as a national car company focused on local manufacturing, Perodua was unable to obtain sufficient necessary Approved Permits for vehicle importation, as the Nautica was imported in CBU form from Japan.
Safety
2015 Toyota Rush
ASEAN NCAP
The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asia, or known as ASEAN NCAP, is an automobile safety rating program jointly established by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) and Global New Car Assessment Program (Global NCAP ...
scores:
Awards
In 2006, the Terios won the
Red Dot Design Award
The Red Dot Design Award is a German international design prize awarded by Red Dot GmbH & Co. KG. There are prize categories for product design, brands and communication design, and design concept. Since 1955, designers and producers can apply ...
.
Gallery
Short wheelbase
;Daihatsu Terios
File:Daihatsu Terios Top front.jpg, Daihatsu Terios (J200LG; pre-facelift, Germany)
File:Daihatsu Terios Top rear.jpg, Daihatsu Terios (J200LG; pre-facelift, Germany)
File:Daihatsu Terios II Facelift 20090629 front.JPG, Daihatsu Terios (J200LG; first facelift, Germany)
File:Daihatsu Terios II Facelift 20090629 rear.JPG, Daihatsu Terios (J200LG; first facelift, Germany)
Long wheelbase
;Daihatsu Terios
File:2007 Daihatsu Terios 1.5 TX wagon (F700RG; 01-27-2019), South Tangerang.jpg, 2007 Daihatsu Terios TX Deluxe (F700RG; pre-facelift, Indonesia)
File:2011 Daihatsu Terios 1.5 TS wagon (F700RG; 01-27-2019), South Tangerang.jpg, 2011 Daihatsu Terios TS (F700RG; first facelift, Indonesia)
File:2013 Daihatsu Terios 1.5 TX wagon (F700RG; 12-14-2018), South Tangerang.jpg, 2013 Daihatsu Terios TX Deluxe (F700RG; first facelift, Indonesia)
File:2014 Daihatsu Terios TX Adventure 1.5 F700RG (20190706).jpg, 2014 Daihatsu Terios TX Adventure (F700RG; first facelift, Indonesia)
File:2016 Daihatsu Terios 1.5 R Adventure wagon (F700RG; 12-23-2018), South Tangerang.jpg, 2016 Daihatsu Terios R Adventure (F700RG; second facelift, Indonesia)
;Toyota Rush
File:2010 Toyota Rush 1.5 S wagon (F700RE; 01-31-2019), South Tangerang.jpg, 2010 Toyota Rush 1.5 S (F700RE; pre-facelift, Indonesia)
File:2013 Toyota Rush 1.5 S wagon (F700RE; 02-18-2019), South Tangerang.jpg, 2013 Toyota Rush 1.5 S (F700RE; first facelift, Indonesia)
File:2014 Toyota Rush 1.5 S TRD Sportivo F700RE (20190615).jpg, 2014 Toyota Rush 1.5 TRD Sportivo (F700RE; first facelift, Indonesia)
File:2015 Toyota Rush 1.5 G wagon (F700RE; 12-10-2018), South Tangerang.jpg, 2015 Toyota Rush 1.5 G (F700RE; second facelift, Indonesia)
File:2016 Toyota Rush 1.5 S TRD Sportivo Ultimo wagon (F700RE; 01-25-2019), South Tangerang.jpg, 2016 Toyota Rush 1.5 TRD Sportivo Ultimo (F700RE; second facelift, Indonesia)
File:2017 Toyota Rush 1.5 TRD Sportivo (rear), Batu City.jpg, 2017 Toyota Rush 1.5 TRD Sportivo (F700RE; second facelift, Indonesia)
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 second-generation model, albeit with some tweaks.
Compared to its predecessors, the design of the car has been made more streamlined, akin to
crossovers
Crossover may refer to:
Entertainment
Albums and songs
* ''Cross Over'' (Dan Peek album)
* ''Crossover'' (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles album), 1987
* ''Crossover'' (Intrigue album)
* ''Crossover'' (Hitomi Shimatani album)
* ''Crossover'' (Yoshino ...
. 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.
The model codes are F800 for the Terios/international market Rush and F850 for the Malaysian market Rush/Perodua Aruz.
Markets
Indonesia
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 of storage space, which is expanded to 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
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Many divisions in various racing disciplines use the branding, including Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT, Toyota's World Rally Championship te ...
. Redesigned bumper add-ons and side body mouldings were included in this update. It also received
start-stop system
A vehicle start-stop system or stop-start system automatically shuts down and restarts the internal combustion engine to reduce the amount of time the engine spends idling, thereby reducing fuel consumption and emissions. This is most advanta ...
as standard, followed by Terios in September.
Philippines
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.
In May 2022, the GR Sport grade was launched which replaced the previous top-spec G grade. The Rush was also updated with an updated 7-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility as standard for both the E and GR Sport grades.
Brunei
After the replacement of the first and second-generation Terios (sold under Daihatsu badge), the Rush was released in Brunei on 5 May 2018. The car is available in mid or high-grade model lineups, four-speed automatic transmission and seven-seat variant only.
Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, the Rush is only available in one grade level: S, which has 7 seats and 4-speed automatic transmission option only.
United Arab Emirates
The Rush was released in UAE on 14 May 2018. Only a seven-seater version is available.
South Africa
The Rush was released in South Africa on 4 July 2018, replaced the previous Daihatsu-badged Terios. It is only available in a five-seat version and offered in five-speed manual or four-speed automatic options.
Jamaica
The Rush was released in Jamaica on 8 July 2018. Only a seven-seater version is available.
Colombia
The Rush was released in Colombia on 26 July 2018. Only a seven-seater version is available.
Pakistan
The Rush was unveiled in Pakistan on 31 August 2018. It went on sale on 10 September 2018. Three variants are available and there is only a seven-seat option.
Malaysia
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The Rush was launched in Malaysia on 18 October 2018. It is assembled by Perodua as a complete knock-down unit at its plant in Rawang,
Selangor
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. There is only a seven-seat variant. It is only available with a four-speed automatic transmission though two grade levels are available: 1.5 G and 1.5 S. The 1.5 S grade is equipped with a pre-collision system.
= Perodua Aruz
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The Rush is also sold by Perodua as the Perodua Aruz, which was launched on 15 January 2019. The name "Aruz" is taken from the Malay word "''arus''", meaning "flow". A media preview occurred in December 2018 while booking opened on 3 January 2019, and since then has made 2,200 bookings at the time of launch. There is only a seven-seat version. It is available only with a four-speed automatic transmission though two grade levels are available: 1.5 X and 1.5 AV (Advance). By March 2019, Perodua had successfully delivered 4,000 units of the Aruz with a total booking count at 14,000, and by the beginning of June 2019, roughly 13,000 Aruz had been delivered with a total booking count standing at 25,000.
Safety
Toyota Rush
Perodua Aruz
Recalls
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
File:Daihatsu Terios 1.5 X Deluxe - Indonesia International Motor Show 2018 - Front view - April 26 2018.jpg, 2018 Daihatsu Terios X Deluxe (F800RG, Indonesia)
File:Daihatsu Terios 1.5 X Deluxe - Indonesia International Motor Show 2018 - Rear view - April 26 2018.jpg, 2018 Daihatsu Terios X Deluxe (F800RG, Indonesia)
File:2019 Daihatsu Terios R Custom 1.5 F800RG (20220428).jpg, 2019 Daihatsu Terios R Custom (F800RG, Indonesia)
File:Daihatsu Terios Custom - Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2018 - Rear view - August 9 2018.jpg, 2018 Daihatsu Terios R Custom (F800RG, Indonesia)
File:2021 Daihatsu Terios R Deluxe 1.5 F800RG interior (20211117).jpg, 2021 Daihatsu Terios R Deluxe interior (Indonesia)
File:Daihatsu FT Concept (20150823) 01.jpg, Daihatsu FT Concept
;Toyota Rush
File:2018 Toyota Rush 1.5S (cropped).jpg, 2018 Toyota Rush 1.5 S (F800LE, Laos)
File:2018 Toyota Rush 1.5S (Rear) (cropped).jpg, 2018 Toyota Rush 1.5 S (F800LE, Laos)
File:2018 Toyota Rush 1.5 S TRD Sportivo F800RE (190316).jpg, 2018 Toyota Rush 1.5 TRD Sportivo (F800RE, Indonesia)
File:2021 Toyota Rush 1.5 S GR Sport F800RE (20211003).jpg, 2021 Toyota Rush 1.5 GR Sport (F800RE, Indonesia)
File:2018 Toyota Rush 1.5 TRD Interior (2018-02-01).jpg, 2018 Toyota Rush 1.5 TRD Sportivo interior (Indonesia)
;Perodua Aruz
File:Perodua Aruz AV in Penang, Malaysia (1).jpg, 2019 Perodua Aruz 1.5 AV (F850RG, Malaysia)
File:Perodua Aruz AV in Penang, Malaysia (2).jpg, 2019 Perodua Aruz 1.5 AV (F850RG, Malaysia)
File:2019 Perodua Aruz in Penang, Malaysia (3).jpg, Interior
Terios
The 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 ...