Daihatsu Terios Kid
J111GStock varies — page stays liveThe J111G is the full-time four-wheel-drive variant of the Terios Kid. Designed to meet Japanese Kei-car dimensional limits, it surprisingly features a high ground clearance and a manual-lock central differential, providing genuine off-road capability rare in its size class.
Engine
EF-DET 0.66L DOHC 3-Cylinder Turbo
Displacement
659 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Daihatsu Terios Kid — representative 1st Gen (J100 Series) imageChassis variants of the Terios Kid
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
J111GEF-DET 0.66L DOHC 3-Cylinder Turbo659 cc4WD5MT / 4AT
J131GEF-DET 0.66L DOHC 3-Cylinder Turbo659 ccFR5MT / 4ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,395 mm
Width
1,475 mm
Height
1,675 mm
Weight
990 kg
Shipping volume
8.39 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
J111G-0XXXXXXOct 1998 – Aug 2006Early & Mid Phase (EF-DEM & EF-DET Turbo)
J111G-1XXXXXXAug 2006 – May 2012Late Phase Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This J111G was produced 1998–2012; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Aug 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the J111G
What makes the J111G unique compared to other Kei SUVs?
Unlike most front-wheel-drive-based crossovers, the J111G is built on a longitudinal FR-layout platform and features full-time 4WD with a driver-selectable center differential lock.
Is the J111G engine intercooled?
Yes, J111G models equipped with the EF-DET engine feature a top-mounted intercooler fed by a functional hood scoop.