Daihatsu Terios
J100GStock varies — page stays liveThe J100G is the launch specification of the first-generation Daihatsu Terios. It features a SOHC 1.3-liter HC-EJ engine and is equipped with a permanent, full-time four-wheel-drive system featuring a switchable center differential lock, providing genuine light off-road capability in a small footprint.
Engine
HC-EJ SOHC 16V
Displacement
1,295 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Daihatsu Terios — representative 1st Gen (J100) imageChassis variants of the Terios
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
J100GHC-EJ SOHC 16V1,295 cc4WD5MT / 4AT
J122GK3-VE DOHC VVT-i1,297 ccFR5MT / 4ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,555 mm
Height
1,695 mm
Weight
1,050 kg
Shipping volume
10.13 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
J100G-0XXXXXXApr 1997 – May 2000Original HC-EJ 4WD Model
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This J100G was produced 1997–2000; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.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 J100G
Does the Terios J100G have a center differential lock?
Yes, the J100G features a vacuum-operated center differential lock that can be engaged or disengaged via a dashboard-mounted button.
What type of engine does the J100G use?
It uses the 1.3-liter HC-EJ SOHC 16-valve four-cylinder petrol engine with electronic fuel injection.