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Daihatsu Terios Kid

J131GStock varies — page stays live

Introduced in January 2000, the J131G is the rear-wheel-drive (FR) variant of the Terios Kid. By omitting the transfer case and front drivetrain components, it shed weight, improved fuel economy, and gained a sharper turning radius, making it ideal for urban driving.

Engine
EF-DET 0.66L DOHC 3-Cylinder Turbo
Displacement
659 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Daihatsu Terios Kid J131GDaihatsu Terios Kid — representative 1st Gen (J100 Series) image

Chassis variants of the Terios Kid

J111GEF-DET 0.66L DOHC 3-Cylinder Turbo659 cc4WD5MT / 4AT
J131GEF-DET 0.66L DOHC 3-Cylinder Turbo659 ccFR5MT / 4AT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
3,395 mm
Width
1,475 mm
Height
1,675 mm
Weight
960 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
J131G-0XXXXXXJan 2000 – Aug 2006Early & Mid Phase (FR configuration)
J131G-1XXXXXXAug 2006 – May 2012Late Phase Facelift (FR configuration)

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This J131G was produced 2000–2012; 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 J131G

Is the J131G front-wheel drive?
No, the J131G is rear-wheel drive (FR), sending power from its front-mounted longitudinal engine to the rear wheels only.
Does the J131G weigh less than the J111G?
Yes, the J131G is approximately 30kg lighter than its 4WD sibling due to the omission of the front differential, transfer case, and front driveshafts.