Room to Move with an MPV

that’ll take you places

Verso’s Dynamic Lounge concept combines MPV practicality and flexibility with passenger car comfort, style and driving dynamics. Toyota’s Easy Flat-7 seating system is improved to offer more space, a higher level of comfort, ease of operation and a choice of petrol or diesel power. The new Verso is engineered to meet the latest, more stringent, Euro NCAP 5-star crash test criteria.

The latest generation engines based on Toyota Optimal Drive Technology offer an increase in power of up to 20% with fuel consumption and emissions reduced by as much as 12%.

The new Toyota Verso combines true multi-purpose vehicle practicality and flexibility with the comfort and driving performance of a passenger vehicle.

The Verso history goes back to the Toyota Space Cruiser introduced in 1984, a vehicle that established Toyota as a pioneer in the then new MPV segment. TMC entered the ‘C’ segment of the MPV market for the first time in 2002 with a vehicle that recognised that something more than just flexible interior packaging would define this market sector going forward as MPV customers became more demanding and discerning in their choice of vehicle.

The first generation Corolla Verso launched in 2002, and the second generation model that followed in 2004, were both heavily influenced by contemporary passenger vehicles. This latest model has been given the designation C-MPV by Toyota to underscore the Verso’s increased independence as a vehicle in its own right, rather than a simple extension of a passenger car range.

With its flexible seating configuration for up to seven occupants the new Verso is set to continue where the old one left off as a vehicle of choice for the family unit. It is not surprising then that it is this sector that is likely to account for the majority of sales. The new Verso is however also expected to meet the needs of ‘empty nesters’ that look to the attributes of a dynamic multi-purpose vehicle to support their active lifestyles.

The new Verso has been formulated to meet these potentially diverse needs by offering practicality together with style and performance. It presents itself as a lifestyle choice capable of meeting family transport needs at a particular stage of life, as well as a practical and flexible transport solution for the progressive mainstream motorist.

Key to this is Toyota’s ‘Dynamic Lounge’ concept that combines exciting and contemporary exterior and interior styling to provide exceptional space utilisation, comfort, practicality and flexibility. The ride quality, dynamic ability, and NVH performance are more akin to a conventional passenger car than a traditional MPV.

An all-new interior layout offers more space and utility storage. Improvements to the Toyota Easy Flat-7 seating system offer a higher level of comfort and easier operation. Particular focus has been placed on enhancing the seating accommodation in the second and third rows of seats.

With the introduction of the new Verso comes an extension of the range from three to four variants with the option of diesel power for the first time in South Africa. Toyota’s Optimal Drive technology features across the range of petrol and diesel derivatives and offers an increase in power of up to 20% together with reductions in CO2 emissions and fuel economy of up to 12% compared to the older generation engines. The 1.6 litre and 1.8 litre petrol engines boast Toyota’s state-of-the art Valvematic technology.

The designers of the new Verso have excelled in producing a vehicle that boasts class leading aerodynamic performance with a drag coefficient of just Cd 0,295. The longer wheelbase, increased track both front and rear, and extensive revisions to the suspension geometry offer superb driving dynamics with improved handling, stability and ride comfort.

The new Verso also offers class leading occupant and pedestrian safety features. At the heart of this is a highly rigid, impact absorbing body shell incorporating a large percentage of high tensile steel. The new Verso has been engineered to fulfil the stringent Euro NCAP 5-star safety criteria.

The new Verso is built by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey at its modern Adapazari manufacturing facility, a facility that boasts an exceptional reputation for build quality. This facility has been the subject of a 1 billion Euro (12 billion Rand) investment programme over the past few years.

Toyota Optimal Drive – Reduced fuel consumption and emissions with maximised driving pleasure

As the world’s leading manufacturer of vehicles Toyota is committed to the philosophy of sustainable mobility – keeping the planet moving in an efficient and pleasurable manner whilst minimising the impact of vehicles on our society. Toyota believes that it has a leadership role to play in responding to challenges to the environment.

Safety

The new Verso is engineered to fully meet the latest, more stringent, Euro NCAP 5-star safety criteria and features a highly rigid, impact absorbing body shell that contains a high percentage of high tensile steel. It has upgraded active, passive, and pedestrian impact safety features.

Introducing the new Verso from Toyota
 

“In developing the new Verso, we gave it an exterior design that expresses both sportiness and stability. We complimented this with a fresh new interior that provides excellent convenience attributes and attention to detail. We also pursued a high level of comfort and utility that we believe will be appreciated by all users.

Four model range for new Verso

 
The new Verso is available in three specification levels and with a choice of 1.6 litre Valvematic petrol engine, 1.8 litre Valvematic petrol engine or 2.0 litre D-4D diesel engine to make up a four model range. All models feature a 6-speed manual transmission.

Toyota Optimal Drive Technology for full Verso range

 
Toyota’s Optimal Drive technology showcases a combination of wide-ranging advanced technologies and engine improvement programmes designed to maximise power and responsiveness while at the same time minimising fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Toyota’s new Verso offers superb driving dynamics

The new Verso has been designed around a bigger footprint and a stiffer body for all round improved dynamic performance. The all-new high rigidity body structure offers a 5% improvement in torsional stiffness. The wheelbase is increased by 30mm while track is increased by 23mm at the front and 48mm at the rear.

Dynamic lounge concept for new Verso

Toyota’s Dynamic Lounge concept combines up-to-the-minute exterior and interior styling in a functional form that provides for exceptional interior space, comfort, practicality and flexibility. Functionality of the design concept extends to high levels of ride quality, acoustic comfort (low NVH), and dynamic competence.

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