“t it was totally devoid of frills or comforts was irrelevant; that spares (it had a Fiat engine) were likely to be in short supply was also ignored.”

The latest arrivals at dealerships. Compiled by Paul Hudson Limited edition of 250 diminutive 4x4s, featuring metallic green paint, roof rails, 16in alloy wheels, a rigid spare wheel cover, leather-clad steering wheel, front fog lamps and Kiri graphics.

The Terios Kiri is based on the standard Terios 1.5 S model but costs £900 more to cover the cost of some extras. They comprise metallic green paint, roof rails, special five-spoke 16ins alloy wheels with 215/65 R16 tyres, a hard spare wheel cover, leather-co...

Daihatsu is offering customers extra value from its limited-edition Terios ‘Kiri’ which is being restricted to only 250 cars. Based on the Terios 1.5 S, the ‘Kiri’ adds unique metallic green paint, roof rails, special five-spoke 16 x 6 ins alloy wheels...

Daihatsu's innovative spirit has surprised me again, as the company has reinvented the Terios with some simple changes. By adding 315mm to the wheelbase its created a seven-seater to be proud of.