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Daihatsu Terios

J122GStock varies — page stays live

Introduced during the mid-generation refresh in May 2000, the J122G is the rear-wheel-drive (2WD) variant of the first-generation Terios. It adopted the modernized DOHC 1.3-liter K3-VE engine with Toyota's VVT-i variable valve timing system, providing improved fuel efficiency and lower overall vehicle weight for urban driving.

Engine
K3-VE DOHC VVT-i
Displacement
1,297 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Daihatsu Terios J122GDaihatsu Terios — representative 1st Gen (J100 facelift) image

Chassis variants of the Terios

J100GHC-EJ SOHC 16V1,295 cc4WD5MT / 4AT
J122GK3-VE DOHC VVT-i1,297 ccFR5MT / 4AT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,555 mm
Height
1,675 mm
Weight
990 kg
Shipping volume
10.01 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
J122G-0XXXXXXMay 2000 – Dec 2005K3-VE 2WD Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This J122G was produced 2000–2005; 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 J122G

Is the J122G four-wheel drive?
No, the J122G is a rear-wheel-drive (FR) layout. The equivalent 4WD model with the K3-VE engine is designated J102G.
What is the key advantage of the J122G over the earlier J100G?
The J122G offers significantly better fuel economy and responsiveness thanks to its rear-wheel-drive configuration, reduced curb weight, and a modern DOHC K3-VE engine with VVT-i.