Daihatsu Terios

Our verdict

Despite some serious revisions, the new Daihatsu Terios feels old and out-classed. Not by a long chalk is it a proper SUV, but it’s also pretty hopeless as a road car. Which makes it, well, useless.

Comfort

As comfortable as being at sea in a small boat in a large swell. It rides well enough thanks to big boots, but is way too unsettled to ever put you at your ease.

9 out of 20

Performance

Performance stats aren't exactly a selling point for the Terios. It takes over 16 seconds to get to 60mph, making it one of the slowest cars on the market. Get the automatic gearbox and things get even worse.

5 out of 20

Cool

3 out of 20

Quality

8 out of 20

Handling

The Terios handles like a toddler who's been through the liquor cabinet. Its tiny wheelbase, narrow width and excessive height combine to create all sorts of unnerving pitch and roll.

8 out of 20

Practicality

8 out of 20

Running costs

Fuel economy isn't what it could be, thanks to that four-wheel drive and the drag coefficient of a double-decker bus. It's also not cheap enough considering what little you get for your money.

10 out of 20