Daihatsu announced the minor redesign of the compact SUV Terios. Exports of the new Terios will commence in November, initially focusing on Europe. The Terios (Japanese name: Be-go) was launched in February 2006 as a "tough yet casual SUV" and exports of the vehicle were begun. It won wide support among customers as a new vehicle genre that combines the drivability of an SUV and convenience of a compact vehicle with the functionality of a station wagon.

The modern, urban exterior styling and more upscale interior significantly enhance the product appeal of the new Terios. Plans call for sales of 3,500 units/month worldwide (excluding Japan).

Daihatsu Terios The new Terios offers the following features:

Exterior -           An edgy, modern exterior styling that appeals to urban senses, and establishes a greater sense of presence -           Front and rear bumpers and front grille that boast a new design -           Newly designed 16-inch aluminum wheels -           Rear combination lamps with clear lenses

Interior -           A highly sophisticated interior that provides a greater sense of luxury -           A new design for the instrument cluster -           Newly designed steering wheel -           A new color for the center cluster

Convenient features and functions -           Integrated CD player and AM/FM radio audio system with an auxiliary jack to connect to MP3/WMA players -           Steering wheel equipped with audio system controls -           Fully automatic air conditioner

Daihatsu Terios