Toyota Yaris Verso

The Toyota Yaris Verso is a mini MPV produced by Toyota using the Yaris nameplate from August 1999 to October 2005. In Japan, it is known as the Toyota Fun Cargo (Japanese: トヨタ・ファンカーゴ, Toyota Fankāgo). It is built on NBC platform as the XP10 series Yaris. The Fun Cargo/Yaris Verso was replaced in Japan and Europe by the Ractis and Verso-S.

Toyota Yaris Verso (XP20)
2001 Toyota Yaris Verso GLS (NCP20; pre-facelift, UK)
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Also calledToyota Fun Cargo (Japan)
ProductionAugust 1999 – October 2005
AssemblyJapan: Toyota City, Aichi (Takaoka plant)[1]
DesignerHirokazu Ikuma
Body and chassis
ClassMini MPV
Body style5-door estate
Layout
PlatformToyota NBC platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length3,860–3,880 mm (152.0–152.8 in)
Width1,660–1,665 mm (65.4–65.6 in)
Height1,680–1,710 mm (66.1–67.3 in)
Kerb weight1,000–1,140 kg (2,205–2,513 lb)
Chronology
Successor

Most reviews in the United Kingdom, where the car has since been replaced by the Verso-S, have praised the space and the driving characteristics whilst passing adverse comment on the car's appearance.[2] The vehicle earned the nickname of "ice cream van" there for its boxy appearance and shape.[3][4]

The car was available with 1.3 and 1.5-litre petrol engines and in 2001 a 1.4-litre D-4D diesel version was introduced. In Japan, there was also an four-wheel drive version of the 1.5-litre model (NCP25). In some markets, a two-seater van with stripped equipment was also available.

  • 2001 Toyota Yaris Verso GLS (NCP20; pre-facelift, UK)
  • 2005 Toyota Yaris Verso T Spirit (NCP20; facelift, UK)
  • 2005 Toyota Yaris Verso T Spirit (NCP20; facelift, UK)
  • Toyota Fun Cargo (Japan)

References
  1. http://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/data/automotive_business/production/production/japan/general_status/takaoka.html
  2. Keighley, Martin. "Full review of Used Toyota Yaris Verso". What Car?. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  3. Worthy, Stephen (21 March 2011). "Toyota Verso-S (2011)". Car Magazine Online. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  4. Farrell, Robbie; Keown, Paul. "S-MALL CHANGE". Sunday World - Motormouths. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
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