| Toyota Corolla Verso | |
|---|---|
 Toyota Corolla Verso (AUR10, Germany) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Production | 2001-2009 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style | 5-doorMPV |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Toyota Corolla Spacio |
| Successor | Toyota Verso |
TheToyota Corolla Verso is a car produced by the Japanese carmakerToyota between 2001 and 2010. Acompact MPV, the first-generation Corolla Verso sold inToyota Motor Europe was a rebadgedJapanese domestic marketsecond-generation Corolla Spacio (E120), which was first released in Japan in May 2001. The second-generation model became a separate model in March 2004, based on thesecond-generation Avensis (T250), until production ceased in February 2010,[citation needed] and production of its replacement, theVerso, began.
Although the design of the car is based on the Verso's namesake, theCorolla, the second-generation model does not share a platform with the Corolla, instead being built on a separate unique platform.
| First generation (E120) | |
|---|---|
 Corolla Verso (Germany) | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Toyota Corolla Spacio (JDM) |
| Production | 2001–2004 |
| Assembly | Japan:Susono,Shizuoka (Kanto Auto Works) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | Toyota MC platform |
| Related | Toyota Corolla (E120) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4,260–4,275 mm (167.7–168.3 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,610–1,620 mm (63.4–63.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,190–1,320 kg (2,624–2,910 lb) |
The second generation Corolla Spacio entered the European market as the first generation Corolla Verso after being shown at theSeptember 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show.
In the United Kingdom, the first generation Corolla Verso was launched on 2 January 2002, along with theE120 series Corolla. It was available in T2 grade with 1.6-litre3ZZ-FE petrol engine, as well as T3 and T Spirit grade levels with 1.8-litre1ZZ-FE petrol engine.[1] 2.0-litre1CD-FTVdiesel engine was also available for all grades. 5-speedmanual transmission option was available for all grades, but 4-speed automatic option was only available for 1.8-litre petrol-powered T3 and T Spirit grades.[1] The European market Corolla Verso was only available in 5-seater.
| Second generation (AR10) | |
|---|---|
 Corolla Verso TR (UK; pre-facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Also called |
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| Production | 2004–2010 |
| Assembly | Turkey:Arifiye,Sakarya Province (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 | |
| 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) |
The second generation Corolla Verso was unveiled at the2004 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 inArifiye,Sakarya, Turkey, and designed at Toyota's European design centre in the south of France.[2]
This generation was designed byToyota Europe Design Development (Sophia Antipolis,France) and primarily aimed at the European market, where it became one of the best sellingcompact MPVs.[3][4]
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.[5] The European specification Corolla Verso was available in Europe, Morocco, Kenya and South Africa. It was not sold in Japan at all.
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| Test | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
