Toyota Corolla Verso

Toyota Corolla Verso

Manufacturer	Toyota
Also called	Toyota Corolla Spacio
Production	1997–2009
Successor	Toyota Verso
Class	5-door estate Compact MPV
Related	Corolla

The Corolla Verso (known as the Corolla Spacio in Japan) was a 5-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. The current rivals of the Corolla Verso are the Opel Zafira and the Volkswagen Touran, both being released around the time of the third generation Corolla Verso.^[1]

First generation (1997-2001) [edit]

First generation (E110)

Production	1997–2001
Assembly	Kanto Auto Works[2]
Length	4,185–4,210 mm (164.8–165.7 in)
Related	Toyota Corolla E110

The first generation, introduced in 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 (2001-2006) [edit]

Second generation (E121)

Production	2001–2006
Assembly	Kanto Auto Works[3]
Length	4,260–4,275 mm (167.7–168.3 in)
Related	Corolla E120

The second generation was unveiled in 2001.

Facelifted second generation Corolla Spacio (Japan)

Third generation (2004-2009) [edit]

Third generation (AR10)

Production	2004–2009
Assembly	TMMT, Sakarya, Turkey[when?]
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)
Length	4,360 mm (171.7 in)
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height	1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Related	Toyota Avensis (T250)

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 and built outside Japan, being built in Adapazarı, Turkey, and designed at Toyota's European design centre in the south of France.^[4] This generation was primarily aimed at the European market where it became one of the best selling Compact MPV's.^[5] The third generation was offered with three choices of engines; a 1.6 and a 1.8 litre petrol, or a 2.0 litre diesel.^[6] The European specification Corolla Verso was available in Europe, Morocco, Kenya and South Africa.

Safety [edit]

Euro NCAP test results
LHD, 5-door estate (2004)[7]
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 [edit]

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