The DAIHATSU TERIOS (1997-05) 5DR STATION WAGON 1.3 EL is a small, five-door SUV-style wagon, offering a taller, more upright alternative to ordinary hatchbacks. In the UK it sits in the budget end of the used-car market: an older, compact and practical choice rather than a modern family crossover. mycarcheck.com records 60 look-ups covering 47 different VINs, giving a useful snapshot of interest, though not a full measure of reliability. Checked examples averaged 87,000 miles and around 4,000 miles a year; the average recorded private-sale value was £700. Owners had averaged 4.5 previous keepers, so check each car’s history carefully. The Terios suits couples, small households and rural drivers wanting a runabout with cabin and luggage space. Its upright shape and four-wheel-drive character make it more adventurous than a typical hatchback, while the Suzuki Jimny is a more specialised rival. As with older cars, condition and service history matter.