DAIHATSU'S Terios mini sports utility range has been simplified into two new models - the Sport and the Tracker.

According to the company, the most striking is the Sport which, at £11,995 on the road, is only £1,015 more than the former EL, but adds the following:

* 17 x 7 in wide alloy wheels carrying low profile 225/55 tyres.

* Air conditioning.

* Anti-lock brakes.

* Four-speaker radio/CD player.

* Large front fog lamps set into a full-width black bumper panel.

* Large rear tailgate spoiler.

* Choice of silver monotone or black, green or blue metallic with silver lower body cladding.

The new Sport enters dealers’ showrooms during May and effectively replaces the Terios SL which costs £12,980 on the road.

Meanwhile, the former Terios E is also discontinued and EL re-branded as the Tracker, priced at £9,995 on the road - a reduction of £985 compared to the EL which it matches in specification.

This means as standard Tracker equipment includes power steering, twin front airbags, electric front windows and door mirrors, central locking, a radio/cassette player, 15 x 5.4 in alloy wheels with 205/70 tyres and full time four-wheel drive with an electronic differential-lock.

The Terios Sport and Tracker also benefit from a practical five-door body with a useful 185mm ground clearance and short front and rear overhangs for genuine off-road ability.

Daihatsu’s advanced 1.3-litre 86 PS petrol engine gives sprightly performance and low emissions combined with an extra urban fuel economy figure of 41.5mpg.