A proper off-roader. A real utilitarian delight and a Christmas special treat, sir. Seeing this vehicle driving around mock-tudor suburbia must have been quite a thing to witness. Your effort in finding a method to get in the back of the vehicle was noted, Mr. Lloyd. I think you chose the correct action in the end!
It's an unusual thing to witness in Port Sunlight, sir, but we do like to try something different for Christmas. Mr Manning will be disappointed that I could not get in the back, but at least we tried.
Wow it's such a long time since I've seen one of those. I remember these and the four track back in the day. I'm 1996 my grandfather very briefly owned a brand new Daihatsu HiJet with windows and six seats, a very quirky vehicle to say the least. The Sport track certainly looked cooler and was probably an interesting alternative to a Vitara or Rav 4.
Yes, the Hijets were popular with a certain type of buyer back in the day. They were quite strange, one of the smallest MPVs ever. The Sportrak was an interesting car, although they have pretty much all disappeared now.
Port Sunlight! I used to work there in the Sixties. It's a lovely location. The engine bay is the dirtiest I have ever seen 😮. It probably IS a sensible vehicle for someone who lives in the countryside. Merry Christmas to all!
A excellent review for a Christmas Day Treat Sir. Looks like the sort of Off Roader you would not be afraid to take off road compared to today's newer models. Hope you had a enjoyable Christmas.
Thank you, sir! We do like to provide viewers with something a little bit different each Christmas Day. This would be an awful lot better off road than on it, I think.
I remember in the 90s farmers started buying Fourtraks instead of Landrovers , the wives got these , they could drive up and down the farm drive without getting stuck !
Years ago my late Step-Granddad had a much bigger Daihatsu 4WD called a Rugger, think it was a special fuel car. I understand that they were also called a Toyota Blizzard. Actually very reliable but rare as anything.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Thanks for the information. I am surprised that they were even sold in the UK. They were a rare beast in New Zealand, and we love our Daihatsus!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting PS I seem to remember the Rugger in question being a 2.8 forbidden fuel version and a long wheelbase one at that. I am only going from childhood memories though. I think that the few petrol engines they used in Ruggers were similar to, if a bit larger than, the one in the car you have reviewed! I look forward to more interesting reviews in 2024! 🙂
Daihatsu did have quite a loyal audience in this country for a time. The Sirion I filmed in April on No Budget Reviews was relatively popular, for example.
Interesting vid, it’s a good looking vehicle with its roughty-toughty style. I had a 08 Daihatsu terios last year and quite enjoyed it, the terios is probably a bit more civilised regarding ride quality. That Daihatsu must be terrific off road with those tyres and front and rear winches.
They are most certainly very capable off road, especially this modified one. The Terios is quite a different prospect, I feel... Thank you again for watching and commenting!
Jonny Smith did a review of a Daihatsu 4x4 Kei Truck on his channel The Late Brake Show. It's brand new and available for as little as £14k in the UK through an importer called Motoyama. This even had me tempted at that price for a fun toy that is also practical.
I remember these when they were new. They were available in some funky colours. I think theyvwere a direct competitor to the Suzuki Vitara whereas the Fourtrak was more upmarket (in a utilitarian 4x4 way). This one looks like a barrel of laughs to drive. The area where this was filmed looks very nice. Is this at one of the Englisgh Garden Cities? 🤔
I loved these as a kid
It's like a big toy, isn't it?
A proper off-roader. A real utilitarian delight and a Christmas special treat, sir. Seeing this vehicle driving around mock-tudor suburbia must have been quite a thing to witness. Your effort in finding a method to get in the back of the vehicle was noted, Mr. Lloyd. I think you chose the correct action in the end!
It's an unusual thing to witness in Port Sunlight, sir, but we do like to try something different for Christmas. Mr Manning will be disappointed that I could not get in the back, but at least we tried.
Now that’s a real genuine off-roader the likes of which don’t exist anymore . I shouldn’t like the car , but I love it !
@@richardhowlett7398 , we do like to something different each Christmas, don't we, sir?
It's a Tonka Toy Joseph ! Great view of a wheel in the rear screen. As you say, not the usual car to drive but a laugh.
It's what off-roaders used to be like back in the day, sir, isn't it? And then taken to the next level! Thank you ever so much indeed for watching....
A very interesting review Sir. I love these utility vehicles. Thank you.
No problem at all, sir! Glad you enjoyed this year's Christmas Special.
Wow it's such a long time since I've seen one of those.
I remember these and the four track back in the day.
I'm 1996 my grandfather very briefly owned a brand new Daihatsu HiJet with windows and six seats, a very quirky vehicle to say the least.
The Sport track certainly looked cooler and was probably an interesting alternative to a Vitara or Rav 4.
Yes, the Hijets were popular with a certain type of buyer back in the day. They were quite strange, one of the smallest MPVs ever. The Sportrak was an interesting car, although they have pretty much all disappeared now.
Very well-used. In rough rural New Zealand such a car was a real must-have. May you drive it to Cornwall wearing wellys and a straw hat?
You know the answer to that one already, sir, I think...
Port Sunlight! I used to work there in the Sixties. It's a lovely location.
The engine bay is the dirtiest I have ever seen 😮. It probably IS a sensible vehicle for someone who lives in the countryside.
Merry Christmas to all!
I enjoyed my trip to Port Sunlight, sir... The engine bay is dirty, but I don't think it matters, does it? Merry Christmas to you as well!
It's dirty, down to it being used! Haha. Can't have a car like that and not play in some mud 😅
Thank you for this video! These were once popular in New Zealand. Having Toyota as their parent company, Daihatsus generally have a good shelf life.
I think that there are around 150 left in this country, so quite rare now. Merry Christmas, sir!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Thank you, I had a great Christmas.
Wonderful, sir!
A excellent review for a Christmas Day Treat Sir.
Looks like the sort of Off Roader you would not be afraid to take off road compared to today's newer models.
Hope you had a enjoyable Christmas.
Thank you, sir! We do like to provide viewers with something a little bit different each Christmas Day. This would be an awful lot better off road than on it, I think.
I remember in the 90s farmers started buying Fourtraks instead of Landrovers , the wives got these , they could drive up and down the farm drive without getting stuck !
Yes, the Fourtraks started to replace many Series II and II Land Rovers for many farmers, the Sportraks seemed to be a bit rarer, hardly any left now.
Years ago my late Step-Granddad had a much bigger Daihatsu 4WD called a Rugger, think it was a special fuel car. I understand that they were also called a Toyota Blizzard. Actually very reliable but rare as anything.
The Rugger was known as the Fourtrak over here, sir, and most of them did indeed have engines which we are unable to discuss on this channel...
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Thanks for the information. I am surprised that they were even sold in the UK. They were a rare beast in New Zealand, and we love our Daihatsus!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting PS I seem to remember the Rugger in question being a 2.8 forbidden fuel version and a long wheelbase one at that. I am only going from childhood memories though. I think that the few petrol engines they used in Ruggers were similar to, if a bit larger than, the one in the car you have reviewed! I look forward to more interesting reviews in 2024! 🙂
Daihatsu did have quite a loyal audience in this country for a time. The Sirion I filmed in April on No Budget Reviews was relatively popular, for example.
Interesting vid, it’s a good looking vehicle with its roughty-toughty style. I had a 08 Daihatsu terios last year and quite enjoyed it, the terios is probably a bit more civilised regarding ride quality.
That Daihatsu must be terrific off road with those tyres and front and rear winches.
They are most certainly very capable off road, especially this modified one. The Terios is quite a different prospect, I feel... Thank you again for watching and commenting!
Thanks! Happy Christmas.
You are extremely generous, sir! That is most unnecessary, but extremely welcome. Merry Christmas to you!
Jonny Smith did a review of a Daihatsu 4x4 Kei Truck on his channel The Late Brake Show.
It's brand new and available for as little as £14k in the UK through an importer called Motoyama.
This even had me tempted at that price for a fun toy that is also practical.
Daihatsu were known for cars like this back in the day. I think there may have even be a kei version of the Terios, as far as I remember.
Great video, thank you 👍
No problem at all, Kriss!
Good Evening Joseph, great video. I’m sure there will be some happy faces in Wales😉
@@teamJJontour , in Wales, sir?
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Hubnuts just got him self one ( Mitso version )
A Pajero Mini, sir?
I remember these when they were new. They were available in some funky colours. I think theyvwere a direct competitor to the Suzuki Vitara whereas the Fourtrak was more upmarket (in a utilitarian 4x4 way). This one looks like a barrel of laughs to drive.
The area where this was filmed looks very nice. Is this at one of the Englisgh Garden Cities? 🤔
I think that I actually mentioned the place where it was filmed at some point towards the end of the video. This is Port Sunlight in Cheshire...
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year as well to you, sir!
Happy New Year to you as well, sir!