Engineering:Toyota Verso

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Toyota Verso (AR20)
Toyota Verso (Germany; pre-facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Also calledToyota E'Z (China)
Production
  • 2009–2018 (Toyota Motor Europe)[1]
  • 2011–2017 (China)
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassCompact MPV
Body style5-door MPV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformToyota New MC platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,780 mm (109.4 in)
Length4,440–4,450 mm (174.8–175.2 in)
Width1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height1,620–1,640 mm (63.8–64.6 in)
Chronology
Predecessor
SuccessorToyota ProAce City

The Toyota Verso is a compact MPV produced by the Japanese carmaker Toyota between 2009 and 2018 as the direct successor to the Corolla Verso and was available in five- or seven-seat configurations. It was positioned above the Verso-S/Space Verso in Toyota's European catalogue.

The "Verso" name is taken from the English word "versatility".

Overview

The Verso was revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in March 2009. The Verso was marketed in Europe, Morocco, South Africa, China and Israel. It was not marketed in Japan, and not marketed in North America where the similar Matrix was offered instead. In South Africa, the only available diesel engine for the Verso range in South Africa is the 2.0L D-4D.[2]

The facelifted Verso was revealed at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, alongside the E180 Auris. This facelift had the front fascia that is similar to the E180 Auris, and was designed by Mehmet Kiliç of Toyota ED2.[3]

Safety

Euro NCAP test results for 2010 concluded that the Verso was the safest MPV.[1]

Euro NCAP test results
Toyota Verso LHD (2010)
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 32 89%
Child occupant: 37 75%
Pedestrian: 25 69%
Safety assist: 6 86%

Toyota E'Z

The Toyota E'Z (Chinese: 逸致; pinyin: Yìzhì) is a Chinese built version of the Verso. Produced and marketed by GAC Toyota, it entered production in 2011 and discontinued in 2017.[4]

Sales

Year Europe[5] China[6]
2009 25,906
2010 37,679
2011 37,544 16,415
2012 32,695 17,286
2013 34,355 17,088
2014 32,875 16,896
2015 31,872 9,414
2016 31,323 6,675
2017 25,249 1,437
2018 6,633
2019 45

† including the outgoing Corolla Verso

References

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