Toyota Verso

Toyota Verso (AR20)
Toyota Verso (AR20)
	Toyota Verso (Germany; pre-facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Also called	Toyota E’Z (China)
Production	2009–2018 (Toyota Motor Europe); 2011–2017 (China);
Assembly	Turkey: Arifiye, Sakarya Province (TMMT); China: Guangzhou (GAC Toyota);
Body and chassis
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door MPV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Toyota New MC platform
Related	Toyota Corolla (E140); Toyota Corolla (E170); Toyota Auris;
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 1.6 L 1ZR-FE Valvematic I4; 1.8 L 2ZR-FE Valvematic I4; Diesel:; 1.6 L 1WW D-4D turbo I4; 2.0 L 1AD-FTV D-4D turbo I4; 2.2 L 2AD-FTV D-4D turbo I4; 2.2 L 2AD-FHV D-CAT I4;
Transmission	6-speed manual; Multidrive S;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,780 mm (109.4 in)
Length	4,440–4,450 mm (174.8–175.2 in)
Width	1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height	1,620–1,640 mm (63.8–64.6 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Toyota Corolla Verso; Toyota Avensis Verso/SportsVan;
Successor	Toyota 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.

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.

Toyota Verso (Germany; pre-facelift)
Toyota Verso Excel (UK; facelift)
Toyota Verso Excel (UK; facelift)

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:
Adult occupant:	32	89%
Child occupant:	37	75%
Pedestrian:	25	69%
Safety assist:	6	86%

Toyota E’Z

The Toyota E’Z is a Chinese built version of the Verso. Produced and marketed by GAC Toyota, it entered production in 2011 and discontinued in 2017.