DAIHATSU TERIOS 1.3 Ozone 5dr Auto (2002)

The Daihatsu Terios - A friendly 4x4.

I've had a lot of 4x4 type cars in the past but my wife is a bit of a tree-hugger and she's not happy about the kind of fuel consumption and co2 outputs they entail. So I compromised by going for something which is at least marketed as more environmentally friendly than most of this type of cars.

So I got away with it and it's actually a fairly nice car, too, the Daihatsu Terios is not as wide as most 4x4s that I've owned but it sure is tall! I kind of like the look in this way. The performance is nothing to shout about but I suppose this might have something to do with how 'green' it is (whatever).

However, the Terios 1.3 Auto is cheap. Really not a bad price at all, around the 14 grand mark new, and thanks to the size it is more practical and urban-friendly than most comparable motors. The running costs also aren't bad relatively speaking and it handles well. All in all if you love 4x4s but want a slightly cleaner conscience then go for the Daihatsu Terios.