Toyota Corolla Verso
The Corolla Verso was a 5-door estate Compact MPV first released by Toyota in 1997 until production of the third generation ceased in 2009. 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.[2] It was sold as the Corolla Spacio in Japan.
First generation
First generation
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| Production |
1997–2001 |
| Length |
4,185–4,210 mm (164.8–165.7 in) |
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
Second generation
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| Production |
2001–2006 |
| Length |
4,260–4,275 mm (167.7–168.3 in) |
The second generation was unveiled in 2001.
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Facelifted second generation Corolla Spacio (Japan)
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Third generation
Third generation
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| Production |
2004–2009 |
| Length |
4,360 mm (171.7 in) |
| Width |
1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Height |
1,620 mm (63.8 in) |
The third generation of the Corolla Verso was one of the first Toyota's to be designed and built outside Japan, being built in Adapazarı, Turkey.[3] 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.[4] The European specification Corolla Verso was available in Europe, Morocco, Kenya and South Africa.
Safety
| Euro NCAP test results |
| LHD, 5-door estate (2004)[5] |
| Test |
Score |
Rating |
| Adult occupant: |
35 |
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| Child occupant: |
37 |
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| Pedestrian: |
11 |
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The Euro NCAP test showed the Corolla Verso to have slightly higher side protection than the front in a crash.
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