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.
First generation (1997-2001)
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)
The second generation was unveiled in 2001.
Third generation (2004-2009)
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.
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