Toyota Corolla Verso
Toyota Corolla Verso | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Toyota |
Production | September 2001 – March 2009 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact MPV |
Body style | 5-door wagon |
The Toyota Corolla Verso is a compact MPV produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota between 2001 and 2009. The first generation Corolla Verso sold in Europe was a rebadged second generation Corolla Spacio (E120), which was first released in Japan in May 2001. The second generation Corolla Verso became a separate model in March 2004, based on the second generation Avensis (T250), until production ceased in March 2009 and production of its replacement, the Verso, began.
Although the design of the car is based on the Verso's namesake, the Corolla, the second generation Corolla Verso does not share a platform with the Corolla, instead being built on a separate unique platform.
First generation (E120; 2001)
The second generation Corolla Spacio entered the European market as the first generation Corolla Verso after being shown at the September 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Second generation (AR10; 2004)
Second generation (AR10) | |
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Overview | |
Also called | Toyota SportsVan (Denmark) Toyota Verso (Netherlands) |
Production | March 2004 – March 2009 |
Assembly | Turkey: Sakarya (TMMT) |
Designer | Elvio D'Aprile |
Body and chassis | |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | Toyota MC platform |
Related | Toyota Avensis (T250) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 5-speed manual CVT |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
Length | 4,360 mm (171.7 in) |
Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
Height | 1,620 mm (63.8 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Toyota Corolla Spacio (E120) |
Successor | Toyota Verso |
The second generation Corolla Verso was unveiled at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show.
Being internally coded as the AR10 platform (AUR10 with AD engine, ZNR10 with 3ZZ engine, ZNR10 with 1ZZ engine), the second generation Corolla Verso was one of the first Toyota vehicles to be designed outside Japan, assembled in Adapazarı, Turkey, and designed at Toyota's European design centre in the south of France.[1]
This generation was primarily aimed at the European market, where it became one of the best selling compact MPVs.[2]
The second generation Corolla Verso was offered with four choices of engines; a 1.6- and a 1.8-litre petrol, a 2.0- or 2.2-litre diesel.[3] The European specification Corolla Verso was available in Europe, Morocco, Kenya and South Africa. It was not sold in Japan at all.
Safety
Test | Score | Rating |
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Adult occupant: | 35 | |
Child occupant: | 37 | |
Pedestrian: | 11 |
The Euro NCAP test showed the Corolla Verso to have slightly higher side protection than the front in a crash.
References
- ^ "TMMT Corolla Verso". www.toyotatr.com. 22 March 2010. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
- ^ "Toyota Corolla Verso Facelift Revealed". www.worldcarfans.com. 2 May 2007. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
- ^ "Toyota Corolla Verso Engine Details". Parkers.co.uk. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ^ "Official Toyota Corolla Verso 2004 safety rating". Euro NCAP.