It is described as a "compact" 4x4. But don't make the mistake of thinking that the Daihatsu Terios is some sort of Dinky toy playing at being an off-roader. Standing squat and proud, it shows off a ...

I'm not a particular fan of four-wheel drives. I'll make an exception for Audi's and Subaru's systems designed to improve traction on powerful road cars, and for the great engineering that goes into ...

The new Terios addresses many of the weaknesses of the old model, chiefly by offering buyers more interior space. There's now ample room for five people and a good-sized boot, while the cabin is light ...

Driving: The 1.5-litre VVT engine is flexible, revving to 6,500rpom without sounding thrashy. It's smooth too, and only a quiet hum can be heard at motorway speeds. The permanent four-wheel-drive ...

Daihatsu’s dealer-friendly policy is paying off, with 15 new appointments so far this year and another 10 more in the pipeline. Operations Director, Paul Hegarty, said: “Dealers dislike car companies ...

I CAME home to find the whole family, plus the mother-in-law and her sister, on the driveway. There was a lot of cooing and general pleasantness going on, but, look as hard as I could, I couldn’t see ...