Toyota Verso

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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.

Toyota Verso (AR20)
Toyota Verso (Germany; pre-facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Also calledToyota E'Z (China)
Production2009–2018 (Europe)[1]
2011–2017 (China)
AssemblyTurkey: Sakarya (TMMT)
China: Guangzhou (GAC Toyota)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact MPV
Body style5-door wagon
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformToyota New MC platform
RelatedToyota Avensis (T270)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission6-speed manual
CVT
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
PredecessorToyota Corolla Verso
Toyota Avensis Verso/SportsVan

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

Overview

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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

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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

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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.[4]

Sales

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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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  1. ^ Burnett, Sam (2018-08-18). "RIP Toyota Verso 2009-2018". Motor1. US. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  2. ^ "Miss Versotility - seven-seat Verso goes it alone". IOL Motoring. 2009-08-30. Retrieved 2011-08-13.
  3. ^ "New Toyota Verso: Mehmet Kiliç interview". 2013-01-24. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  4. ^ "GAC-Toyota E'Z (Verso)". ChinaAutoWeb. 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-11-18. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
  5. ^ "Toyota Verso European sales figures". carsalesbase.com. 2014-01-31. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  6. ^ "Toyota E'Z China auto sales figures". carsalesbase.com. 2015-04-22. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
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