It appears that the Daihatsu Terios, known to us as the Toyota Rush, is set to get a rather heavy nip and tuck very soon – leaked pictures of the facelifted seven-seater SUV has surfaced on the Indonesian motoring portal AutonetMagz.
From the looks of it, quite a lot has been revised, including reshaped projector headlights with LED daytime running lights, a wider three-bar grille and an aggressive lower front air intake treatment, complete with its own set of LEDs. The overtly sporty look extends to the rear bumper, while a redesigned spare wheel cover and Perodua Axia-esque clear LED tail lights complete the makeover.
The low-resolution interior photo makes it hard to discern any changes, but it looks like the Terios will receive a steering wheel from the Toyota Avanza, with gloss black trim on the centre console, shifter gate panel, dashboard trim and steering wheel (replacing the current metallic silver trim).
Unveiled in 2006, the current Daihatsu Terios and Toyota Rush twins were last refreshed in 2008 with lightly updated looks (Malaysian-market models also got a darker interior colour scheme when the facelift arrived in 2011). With a new generation nowhere in sight, this more substantial revamp should be unveiled any time now.
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Comments express skepticism about the facelift, often comparing it unfavorably to newer models or competitors like Honda and Mazda, criticizing its outdated design and poor aesthetics. Many highlight that the updated model remains essentially similar to the Avanza, with some noting it’s still a basic, old tech vehicle with low resale value and high price. There’s disappointment about the model’s longevity, with suggestions it’s overdue for a complete redesign or discontinuation. Several commenters compare it negatively to other SUVs and mention its poor ride comfort and outdated features. Some speculate on market strategies, suggesting Perodua could replace the Nautica with a similar rebadged Rush, but sales have historically been weak. Overall, the sentiment is largely negative, focusing on the model's outdated appearance and lack of innovation.