 The name is an acronym of "Thoroughbred styling Ergonomic multi function interior Technologically advanced sporty performance RISE & All-round information system".The TETRA was an attempt to combine the traditional benefits of a sports utility vehicle with the more performance-biased handling of a car, by lowering the ground clearance and overall height, and thereby the center of gravity, while using a wide track and wide, low profile tires.Under the skin, it utilised a "6G72" 24-valve 3.0-litre DOHC V6 with gasoline direct injection, mated to an "INVECS-II" five-speed semi-automatic transmission.