Toyota Ractis

The Toyota Ractis is a subcompact car produced by the Japanese automakers Toyota and Kanto Auto Works. It is a five-seated vehicle based on the Vitz, and was introduced in October 2005 as the successor of the Yaris Verso. The name "Ractis" derives from "Run", "Activity" and "Space".[1] Although the car offered a lot of space and practicality, it did not sell that well.


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First generation (2005–2010)

Toyota Ractis
Manufacturer Toyota
Kanto Auto Works[2]
Production 2005–2010
Assembly Takaoka, Japan (Toyota)[3]
Iwate, Japan (KAW)
Predecessor Toyota Yaris Verso
Class Subcompact/Mini MPV
Body style 5-door hatchback
Engine 1296 cc
1496 cc
Transmission Automatic
Length 3,955 mm (155.7 in)
Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height 1,640–1,660 mm (65–65 in)
Curb weight 1,395–1,475 kg (3,080–3,250 lb)

The first generation was initially only sold in Japan. Sales in Hong Kong started from October 2009.[4]

Second generation (2010–present)

Second generation
Manufacturer Toyota
Also called Toyota Verso-S
Toyota Space Verso
Toyota Ractis Verso (Hong Kong)
Subaru Trezia
Production 2010-present
Class Mini MPV
Body style 5-door hatchback
Engine 1.33 L 1NR-FE
1.4 L 1ND-TV Turbodiesel
Transmission 6-speed manual
7-speed CVT
Wheelbase 2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Length 3,990 mm (157.1 in)

The second generation Ractis was unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show as the Toyota Verso-S.[5] The Ractis is produced at the Iwate plant by Kanto Auto Works.

The introduction of the Verso-S will mark the re-entry of Toyota into the European B-MPV segment. When it hits the market, the Verso-S will have the shortest overall length of any MPV in its class in Europe.[6]

The Verso-S will be available with a choice of two engines, a 1.33-liter gasoline unit or a 1.4-liter D-4D turbo diesel, both mated to a standard 6-speed manual gearbox. The gasoline engine may also be equipped with an optional, Multidrive S, continuously variable transmission, which features a 7-speed, sequential paddle shift mode. The petrol model delivers a combined fuel economy of 5.5 lt/100 km [42.8 mpg US] and CO2 emissions of 127 g/km, and the diesel model, 4.3 lt/100 km [54.7 mpg US] and 113 g/km respectively.[7]

Subaru Trezia

Subaru announced a rebadged OEM version of the Ractis for the Japanese market on November 29, 2010. Known as the Subaru Trezia (トレジア), the badge engineered model receives unique bumpers, grille, bonnet, front fenders, headlights, rear finisher and taillight lenses. The name "Trezia" derives from the English language word "treasure".

Engines available comprise the 1.3-liter '1NR-FE and 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE, coupled with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive is offered as the entry-level layout for both engines, with all-wheel drive available as an upgrade on the 1.5-liter version.

In January 2011, Subaru debuted an STI tuned "Trezia STI" at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

Subaru Trezia  
Subaru Trezia STI  
Subaru Trezia STI  

References

  1. ^ "ラクティスの車名の由来は何ですか？". toyota.jp. http://www2.toyota.co.jp/toyotajp/faq/entry/6743.php. Retrieved 2011-03-19.  (Japanese)
  2. ^ "Kanto Auto Works, Ltd". Kanto-aw.co.jp. http://www.kanto-aw.co.jp/en/products/automotiver/. Retrieved 2010-07-16. 
  3. ^ "History of KANTO AUTO WORKS". Kanto-aw.co.jp. http://www.kanto-aw.co.jp/en/history/. Retrieved 2010-07-16. 
  4. ^ "豐田 Ractis 行貨正式引入香港，香港第一車網，Inside Logic Media Limited，2009-10-2". Car1.hk. 2009-10-02. http://www.car1.hk/news/2009/10/091002_toyota_ractis/. Retrieved 2010-10-22.  (Chinese)
  5. ^ "ラクティス". Toyota.jp. http://toyota.jp/ractis/index.html. Retrieved 2011-09-04. 
  6. ^ "Paris Preview: Toyota Verso-S gets an iQ-inspired makeover". Autoblog.com. 2010-08-31. http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/31/paris-preview-toyota-verso-s-gets-an-iq-inspired-makeover/. Retrieved 2010-09-26. 
  7. ^ "Paris Show: Toyota Targets Honda Jazz / Fit with New Verso-S MPV". Carscoop. 2010-09-30. http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/09/paris-show-toyota-targets-honda-jazz.html. Retrieved 2010-10-01. 

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