Daihatsu Terios 1997 - A Solid Companion

Daihatsu Terios’s History

Daihatsu Terios 1997The unhurried representatives of SUVs scene include inter alia the Daihatsu Terios. Although a successor of the 4x4-ers Daihatsu Rocky jeep Scars of Terios close to the border of SUV. In its first version, the model debuted in 1997, and then received a facelift, the Japanese off-roader in 2000. As a drive for the Daihatsu Terios of the first series is a 1.3-liter gasoline engine in different designs and with or without all-wheel drive (4WD) is used. In addition, the compact SUV was offered with a five-speed gearbox or a four-speed automatic.

 

The five-door Daihatsu Terios offers a towing capacity of 1400 kg with a total weight of 1550 kg. You can chalk up the SUV only the lack of low range gearing for the trip in mud and undergrowth. In 2005 came a second series of Japanese off-roader with extended range of engines on the market for another four years later, this generation also underwent a facelift.


Engine And Chassis

The Daihatsu Terios were offered since the end of 1997 without overwhelming success. More than 25 places the SUV is hit list for the unconventional four-wheel drive with the strikingly slim silhouette. The driving pleasure and driving with a small turning circle and sizzles motor makes Terios ideal for the city, where the narrow width is helpful. But you must always turn a lot. A permanent all-wheel drive with center differential ensures safe driving. It has great performance so one should not be afraid of high speeds, the Terios goes forward. Elastic engine is still not now, despite variable valve timing. With much attempt it made real 155 km / h. Chassis and safety side ABS are also two airbags available.


Comfort and Value

The Body and quality of Daihatsu Terios 1997 only 1.56 meters wide, 1.70 meters high but, the Terios is against the current trend in look automobile, the preferred squat, powerful forms. The Daihatsu is also available in narrow; this one has plenty of headroom. With an exterior length of only 3.85 meters the Terios 1997 is a four-door model, but with little room in the rear. Thanks split rear seat of the Japanese routinely produced is variable. The off-road capability of the Terios has nothing much to offer in a harsh landscape. Moreover, the Daihatsu Terios 1997 is pretty comfortable. The driving seat is very much comfortable while driving.


Specifications

The narrow body indeed makes the Terios beneficial in the city and in the forest. Then there is the parlous state of brakes. Properly grown-up little Daihatsu has not become even after the revision. It remains a willful outsider. Basically, the Daihatsu Terios 1997 is considered as a solid companion even for off-road excursions. Nevertheless reduce frequent trips to the forest course the lifetime of some components. For example, the clutch wears out faster due to lack of reduction. Otherwise, at the Daihatsu rust problems and loss of oil remain two vulnerabilities. Although, the corrosion does not affect safety-related parts, sills and fenders.

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