Daihatsu Terios Kid 2022

The 1st Generation Daihatsu Terios Kid as known as the Toyota Cami and the Perodua Kembara in other regions around the world was first introduced in 1998. The Terios Kid is a front engine front/ four wheel drive kei car. Daihatsu Terios Kid is available in 2 variants X and L. Production of the 1998 Daihatsu Terios Kid lasted for 8 years, the Daihatsu Terios Kid was available to purchase in the years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and the year 2005. The Daihatsu Terios Kid was available in 2 variants CL and CX. The price of the Daihatsu Terios Kid 1998 was fairly competitive when compared to other cars in the same class available in the local market.

Exterior

The Daihatsu Terios Kid exterior features a fairly boxy design language. The front end houses trapezium headlights with circular inserts, a large chrome grille with multiple vertical inserts, triple slim narrow rectangular styled air intakes, an outward sticking bumper and standard circular fog lights. The rear end houses long stacked vertical taillights and a standard case tailgate. All variants of the Daihatsu Terios Kid feature identical styling in every aspect. The overall Daihatsu Terios Kid exterior features a fairly minimalistic and restrained design language that is familiar for a kei car designed in the late nineties.

Interior

The Daihatsu Terios Kid interior compromises of black plastic trim pieces. The front and rear seats are covered in fabric. Standard features on the CL variant include air conditioning, power steering power lock doors, power windows, dual front airbags, tachometer and a stereo speaker audio system. Features on the higher end CX variant include power adjustable door mirrors, front fog lamps and CD input on the stereo speaker audio system. Options include satellite navigation, side airbags, leather steering wheel, wooden trim paneling, power mirrors and a roof spoiler. The overall interior of the Daihatsu Terios Kid features a below paramount of interior space in the rear and also offers a below par level of comfort and interior refinement.

Engine

Engine
0.66 Liter DOHC 12 Valve Inline-3

Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic Transmission

Mileage

The 1998 Daihatsu Terios Kid can achieve an average of 13KM/L making for an estimated range of 520KM from its 40-liters fuel tank.

Competitor

The main competitors of the 1998 Daihatsu Terios Kid are the Toyota RAV4, Suzuki Kei, Mitsubishi Ek Wagon, Mitsubishi Mini Pajero and the Honda CR-V.

Specifications

0.66 Liter DOHC 12 Valve Inline-3 [email protected]

Pros & Cons

Pros
Fairly Economical 
Small exterior dimensions
Decent off-road abilities 
 

Cons
Lack of interior space 
Uncomfortable interior
Uncomfor