Daihatsu Terios 2020 is heavier by 40 kg but more efficient by 20%, how come?

From the outside, the 2020 Daihatsu Terios has undergone a complete overhaul of its exterior design that hasn't changed over the years. The shape changed completely to become more luxurious and futuristic. There are no more spare tires hanging on the back door, so it doesn't overload the door and looks like a modern urban SUV.

 In the headlamp, which is now tilted, you can see a pair of DRLs that match and seem to blend with the use of a wide grille shaped like a chrome strip. The fog lamps are also still available with accessories all around in black and chrome accents.

The minimalist urban SUV-style rear under garnish and side skirts are also accessories that beautify and protect the lower body from gravel. The absence of a spare tire hanging on the back door has made the stop lamp cluster wider, making it more elegant and minimalist.

Daihatsu Terios 2020 Reliability and Fuel Test

The Daihatsu Terios 2020 now uses a 2NR engine with a capacity of 1,500 cc Dual VVTi, 16 valve DOHC. This machine is the same as that used in the Toyota Avanza 1.5 or Veloz 1.5. But even though you use the Avanza engine, don't imagine that its acceleration performance is the same as Toyota's low MPV.

The reason is, the weight of the two is far different, friend, even when compared to the previous Terios, the Daihatsu Terios 2020 is 40 kg heavier. Especially in the gearbox ratio. If Avanza uses a low ratio, the Daihatsu Terios 2020 has a high ratio.

Especially now using 17-inch diameter wheels for the R type, so it requires a lighter gearbox ratio. Not only the gearbox ratio, even the ECU settings need readjustment.

With these changes, Daihatsu Indonesia claims that in terms of fuel efficiency, the Daihatsu Terios 2020 is more economical than the previous generation, even when compared to competitors and other 7-seater cars.

From the measurement results, the average fuel consumption of the Daihatsu Terios R Deluxe A / T averages 9.3 km / liter. Wasteful? Of course not, the problem is that apart from frequently being hit by deep gas to try to accelerate, uphill road conditions are also a lot to be passed.

It's different when trying to drive the Daihatsu Terios R Deluxe with a manual transmission. Fuel consumption achieved an average of 14.5 km / liter, with a distance of 65 km.

Daihatsu Terios 2020 performance

Regarding the performance of the new Toyota Rush and Terios engines , both the Toyota Rush and the Daihatsu Terios use the same driving heart, namely the 1.5L engine coded 2NR-VE Dual VVT-i. It has 104 horsepower with 13.9 kilogram-force meters of torque. This machine is the same as that used in the Avanza. However, its power is smaller than the old Rush and Terios, which is 109 horsepower.

Although there is a decrease in engine capacity, on the one hand it creates a different sensation when accelerating to overtake the car in front. In the automatic transmission version, the gas pedal cannot be directly stepped on, but must be slowed down until it reaches the ideal speed for overtaking. There is a different experience when trying the manual version, which is more comfortable when used to accelerate.

Both the Toyota and Daihatsu manufacturers claim to have increased the comfort of the 2020 Rush and Daihatsu Terios. This model has received many improvements in the legs, especially in the suspension. There are at least seven enhancements to the suspension which include front stabilizer, rear stabilizer, larger diameter per shock breaker, reset diameter constant, changes in caster angle, body strengthening, and stiffness.

The dimensions of the car that are longer than the previous version also make the car's speed more stable. These changes have proven to make the latest Rush and Daihatsu Terios very different from the previous model when used for driving on various road conditions. On hilly roads and on some damaged roads, cars are running quite stable. The shaking in the cabin was not very pronounced either in the first, second or third row.

Daihatsu Terios 2020 cabin

In the cabin, the advantages that deserve to be pinned on the latest Rush and Terios. The second-row seats can be moved back and forth, thus providing more room for the third row seats. In general, the cabin of the latest Rush and Terios is more spacious than the previous model. This is due to the loss of the "bun" or spare tire that was originally attached to the rear door. The tires are now stored under the floor of the rear trunk.

The latest Rush and Terios are able to accommodate seven passengers in three rows of seats with a distance of 2,525 mm from the dashboard to the third seat. While the distance between the front seats, with the second row seat is 925 mm wider. This means that it is 45 mm wider than the previous Terios model.

Comfort and Safety Features

The Daihatsu Terios 2020 is equipped with an LED headlamp, integrated LED rear combination lamp, engine start-stop feature, double blower AC, 7-inch head unit, reverse parking camera, steering control, six airbags, seven seat belt reminder indicators, ABS and brakes. electronic. force distribution (EBD).

This model is also equipped with a Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) safety feature that allows the car to be safer to drive when maneuvering around corners or on slippery roads. This car's braking system is also quite good because it is supported by ABS and EBD technology. In addition, there is hill-start assist (HSA) technology. This feature can make the car last for three seconds while climbing, and suddenly stop.

The front, sides and rear of the car have sensors that turn on when other vehicles are nearby. However, the sound from the front sensor is quite disturbing if the vehicle is in front of a red light or in a traffic jam. This is because the sensor will continue to burn because many vehicles around the car are close together.

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