10 Cars So Weird They're Wonderful

2. Daihatsu Terios Kid

Expense: $3,00–$8,000* Created in: 1998–2012 The Daihatsu Terios Kid was a unique introduction to Japan's "kei" automobile market, offering a unique combination of small size and tough SUV qualities. The Terios Kid's boxy shape, four-wheel drive, and elevated ride height were intended to give it the toughness of an SUV in a package that was appropriate for city driving. Its compact size belied its large interior capacity, which was made possible by its well-thought-out design.

Terios Kid by Daihatsu ©Tennen-Gas/Mandel But the Daihatsu Terios Kid's combination of compact size and SUV features wasn't always a hit with viewers around the world. It had trouble taking off outside of Japan, where people are less likely to own compact cars since buyers tend to prefer bigger, more conventional SUVs.