Jul 24
Daihatsu announced that it will be releasing the LPG version of its popular mini off-roader Terios to some other markets as well. It is currently being sold solely in Italy. Currently we have no way of knowing about which markets are the lucky ones since the news source did not comment about it.
Let’s wait and see if your country will be among the lucky group.
Now, I can easily answer “well, a lot more than you think” when someone asks me “how much torture can Terios withstand?” after seeing this video. Fun to watch and it proves how good our small SUV performs on off-road conditions.
Another good Terios off-road video from Turkey.
What’s car chopping?
Car chopping is digital enhancement and rendering of cars. Theophilus Chin is the master of chopping.
Following are his artworks covering various Daihatsu models.
The study, now in its seventh year, examines new-vehicle quality during the first two to six months of ownership. The study measures more than 200 problem symptoms covering eight vehicle categories vehicle exterior; driving experience; features/controls/displays; audio/entertainment/navigation; seats; HVAC; vehicle interior; and engine/transmission. All problems are summarized as the number of problems reported per 100 vehicles (PP100). Lower PP100 scores indicate a lower rate of problem incidences and higher performance.
Toyota Rush ranked highest in the entry SUV segment for a third consecutive year. Isuzu Panther and the Daihatsu Terios follow in the segment rankings.
Suzuki APV ranked highest in the entry MPV segment. Following in the segment rankings are the newly launched Daihatsu Luxio, and the Toyota Avanza.
Nov 21
Turkey was one of the first countries which was introduced to the LPG version of the Terios which was named as TeriosEco. It seems that Daihatsu is getting ready to market it in almost all European Countries including Germany.
The 2010 model of the Terios with LPG drive and in combination with a 105 hp petrol engine adds an additional 2,750 euros (4,100 dollars) to the basic price of 16,500 euros (24,500 dollars). The 50-litre LPG tank is fitted in the boot.
The switch for petrol or LPG mode is fitted to the dashboard in the central console. The LPG tank has a range of 300 kilometres. Together with petrol mode the total range is 950 kilometres.
In Germany the average price for LPG is currently at 0.60 cents a litre (0.89 dollars) compared to the petrol price of 1.35 euros (2.01 dollars). Consumption in LPG mode is about a litre more per 100 kilometres than the listed consumption of 7.2/100 kilometres but carbon dioxide emissions are about 15 per cent lower. (dpa)
Source: Daihatsu Germany’s Press Release
Daihatsu Italy has published awesome photos and videos of their DeserTerios organization at the desert at Tunisia. It sure looks fun. Thanks Daihatsu Italy, for bringing this organization to life.
You may find more photos and videos on Daihatsu Italy’s Facebook Page. Make sure to become their fan if you don’t want to miss the news of the next year’s event and more.
Did you know that the first generation of Daihatsu Terios currently lives under two other brands? Apparently so.
First one, Premier Rio, seems to accomplish the diesel Terios dream with a downsized Peugeot TUD5 engine. This engine however, delivers only 65 bhp of power. It is Euro-III ready and the company is trying to meet the Euro-IV emission norms, before April 2010.
The second one, Zotye 2008 A.K.A RX6400 or Nomad (or Nomada. I am not exactly sure since the names varies from source to source), uses a range of Mitsubishi-derived, fuel-injected, 4-cylinder engines, dubbed 4G13 and 4G15, 1.3L (108Nm) and 1.5L (134Nm) respectively.
Sadly, both vehicles are rear wheel drive.
