Toyota Corolla Verso

Toyota Corolla Verso
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Also called	Toyota Corolla Spacio
Production	1997–2009
Body and chassis
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door estate
Related	Corolla
Chronology
Successor	Toyota Verso (Corolla Verso) Toyota Corolla Rumion (Corolla Spacio)

The Corolla Verso (known as the Corolla Spacio in Japan) was a five door estate Compact MPV first released by Toyota in 1997, until production of the third generation ceased in 2009 and production of its replacement, the Toyota Verso, began.

Although the design of the car is based on the Verso's namesake, the Corolla, the Verso does not share a platform with the Corolla, instead being built on a separate unique platform, but it was still based on the MC platform on the second and third generation. In Japan, it was exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store dealerships.

First generation (E110; 1997–2001)

First generation (E110)
Overview
Production	1997–2001
Assembly	Kanto Auto Works[1]
Body and chassis
Related	Toyota Corolla E110
Dimensions
Length	4,185–4,210 mm (164.8–165.7 in)

Toyota Corolla Spacio

The first generation, introduced in January 1997, was introduced as a two-box minivan which was technically similar to the Avensis. Its body panels were stamped by long-time Toyota supplier Kanto Autoworks.

Second generation (E121; 2001–2007)

Second generation (E121)
Overview
Production	2001–2007
Assembly	Kanto Auto Works[2]
Body and chassis
Related	Corolla E120
Powertrain
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Length	4,260–4,275 mm (167.7–168.3 in)

The second generation Corolla Spacio was unveiled and launched in Japan in May 2001. It entered the European market as the Corolla Verso later in the same year after being shown at the September 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show. It was facelifted in April 2003 for Japanese markets. It was discontinued in Japan in October 2007 and replaced there by the Corolla Rumion.

Pre-facelift Corolla Verso (Europe) 

Facelifted Corolla Spacio (Japan) 

Facelifted Corolla Spacio (Japan) 

Third generation (AR10; 2004–2009)

Third generation (AR10)
Overview
Also called	Toyota Sportsvan (Denmark) Toyota Verso (The Netherlands)
Production	2004–2009
Assembly	TMMT, Sakarya, Turkey
Designer	Elvio D'Aprile
Body and chassis
Related	Toyota Avensis (T250)
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L 3ZZ-FE I4 (for ZNR10) 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE I4 (for ZNR11) 2.0 L 1AD-FTV I4 turbo diesel (AUR10)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,750 mm
Length	4,360 mm (171.7 in)
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height	1,620 mm (63.8 in)

Toyota Corolla Verso

Interior

The third 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 third generation of the 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.^[3]

This generation was primarily aimed at the European market, where it became one of the best selling Compact MPV's.^[4]

The third generation 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.

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
LHD, 5-door estate (2004)[6]
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.

References

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