Monday, April 27, 2009

Second generation

Second generation
Toyota Rush
Also called Daihatsu Be-go (in Japan and China)
Toyota Rush
Perodua Nautica (in Malaysia)
Production 2006–present
Engine(s) 1.5 L 3SZ-VE I4
Wheelbase 2580 mm (101.6 in)
Length 4055 mm (159.6 in)
Width 1695 mm (66.7 in)
Height 1690 mm (66.5 in)
Curb weight 1170 kg (2579 lb)

The second generation known as Daihatsu D-Concept 4x4 made an appearance in 2005 at the Tokyo Motor Show before being known as Daihatsu Terios; which went into production in 2006.

The second generation of the Terios is also wider, nearly 1700mm, compared to the first generation which is less than 1500mm since it built based on kei car.

On the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM), the Terios has been succeeded by the Daihatsu Be-go and Toyota Rush, however, in European, South American and most other Asian markets, the new model is sold under the name Terios.

Both use 1.3-litre or 1.5-litre engine; diesel versions are still awaited for. Only the 1.5-litre version available with both 2WD or 4WD version.

In December 2006, Toyota and Daihatsu in Indonesia launched the second generation of Rush and Terios which have longer wheelbases and offer 2 rows, or 3 rows of seats for 7 passengers. However, the car only comes with 2WD. The long wheel base version of the Toyota Rush was also offered by Toyota Malaysia starting February 2008. The Toyota Rush in Malaysia comes in 2 trim levels – the 1.5G (in both 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual) and the 1.5S. The key differences between these trims are:

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