Toyota Corolla Verso#Third generation (2004-2009)
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Toyota Corolla Verso
| image = Toyota Corolla Verso front 20090504.jpg
| caption = Toyota Corolla Verso (AUR10, Germany)
| manufacturer = Toyota
| production = 2001-2009
| class = Compact MPV
| body_style = 5-door MPV
| predecessor = Toyota Corolla Spacio
| successor = Toyota Verso
}}
The Toyota Corolla Verso is a car produced by the Japanese carmaker Toyota between 2001 and 2010. A compact MPV, the first-generation Corolla Verso sold in Toyota Motor Europe was a rebadged Japanese domestic market second-generation Corolla Spacio (E120), which was first released in Japan in May 2001. The second-generation model became a separate model in March 2004, based on the second-generation Avensis (T250), until production ceased in February 2010,{{cn|date=January 2024}} and production of its replacement, the Verso, began.
Although the design of the car is based on the Verso's namesake, the Corolla, the second-generation model does not share a platform with the Corolla, instead being built on a separate unique platform.
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{{anchor|E120}} First generation (E120; 2001)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation (E120)
| image = Toyota Corolla Verso.JPG
| caption = Corolla Verso (Germany)
| aka = Toyota Corolla Spacio (JDM)
| production = 2001–2004
| assembly = Japan: Susono, Shizuoka (Kanto Auto Works)
| platform = Toyota MC platform
| related = Toyota Corolla (E120)
| engine = {{unbulleted list
| Petrol:
| 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE VVT-i I4
| Diesel:
| 2.0 L 1CD-FTV Common rail turbo I4
}}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
| 5-speed manual
| 4-speed automatic
}}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2600|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{cvt|4260|-|4275|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1695|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1610|-|1620|mm|in|1}}
| weight = {{cvt|1190|-|1320|kg|lb|0}}
}}
The second generation Corolla Spacio entered the European market as the first generation Corolla Verso after being shown at the September 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show.
In the United Kingdom, the first generation Corolla Verso was launched on 2 January 2002, along with the E120 series Corolla. It was available in T2 grade with 1.6-litre 3ZZ-FE petrol engine, as well as T3 and T Spirit grade levels with 1.8-litre 1ZZ-FE petrol engine.{{cite press release |url=https://media.toyota.co.uk/teed-up-for-success-the-new-toyota-corolla/ |title=Teed Up For Success – The New Toyota Corolla |website=Toyota UK Media Site |publisher=Toyota (GB) PLC |date=10 December 2001 |access-date=21 April 2022}} 2.0-litre 1CD-FTV diesel engine was also available for all grades. 5-speed manual transmission option was available for all grades, but 4-speed automatic option was only available for 1.8-litre petrol-powered T3 and T Spirit grades. The European market Corolla Verso was only available in 5-seater.
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|File:Toyota Corolla Verso Heck.JPG|Corolla Verso (Germany; rear view)
|File:Toyota Corolla Verso I front.jpg|Corolla Verso (Germany; front view)
|File:Toyota Corolla Verso I rear.jpg|Corolla Verso (Germany; rear view)
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{{anchor|AR10}} Second generation (AR10; 2004)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation (AR10)
| image = 2006 Toyota Corolla Verso TR D-4D 2.2 Front.jpg
| caption = Corolla Verso TR (UK; pre-facelift)
| aka = {{unbulleted list
| Toyota SportsVan (Denmark)
| Toyota Verso (Netherlands)
}}
| production = 2004–2010
| designer = Elvio D'Aprile
| assembly = Turkey: Arifiye, Sakarya Province (TMMT)
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| platform = Toyota MC platform
| related = Toyota Avensis (T250)
| engine = {{unbulleted list
| Petrol:
| 1.6 L 3ZZ-FE VVT-i I4 (ZNR10)
| 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE VVT-i I4 (ZNR11)
| Diesel:
| 2.0 L 1AD-FTV CR turbo I4 (AUR10)
| 2.2 L 2AD-FTV CR turbo I4 (AUR10)
}}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
| 5-speed manual
}}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2750|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{cvt|4360|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1770|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1620|mm|in|1}}
}}
The second generation Corolla Verso was unveiled at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show.
Being internally coded as the AR10 platform (AUR10 with AD engine, ZNR10 with 3ZZ engine, ZNR10 with 1ZZ engine), the second generation Corolla Verso was one of the first Toyota vehicles to be designed outside Japan assembled in Arifiye, Sakarya, Turkey, and designed at Toyota's European design centre in the south of France.{{cite web |url=http://www.toyotatr.com/?m=p&pid=54 |title=TMMT Corolla Verso |publisher=www.toyotatr.com |date=22 March 2010 |access-date=29 July 2011}}
This generation was designed by Toyota Europe Design Development (Sophia Antipolis, France) and primarily aimed at the European market, where it became one of the best selling compact MPVs.{{cite web |url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/10705034401/toyota-corolla-verso-facelift-revealed |title=Toyota Corolla Verso Facelift Revealed |publisher=www.worldcarfans.com |date=2 May 2007 |access-date=18 June 2012}}{{Cite web |date=2004-05-27 | first = Christophe | last = Jaussaud | title=Toyota Corolla Verso: Européenne pur jus | trans-title = Pure European juice | url=https://journalauto.com/constructeurs/toyota-corolla-verso-europeenne-pur-jus/ |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20241202024509/https://journalauto.com/constructeurs/toyota-corolla-verso-europeenne-pur-jus/ | archivedate=2024-12-02 |website=Journal Auto |language=fr-FR}}
The second generation Corolla Verso was offered with four choices of engines; a 1.6- and a 1.8-litre petrol, a 2.0- or 2.2-litre diesel.{{cite web |url=http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/toyota/corolla-verso-2004.aspx?page=2 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080307025637/http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/toyota/corolla-verso-2004.aspx?page=2 | archivedate = 2008-03-07 | title=Toyota Corolla Verso Engine Details |publisher=Parkers.co.uk |access-date=30 July 2011}} The European specification Corolla Verso was available in Europe, Morocco, Kenya and South Africa. It was not sold in Japan at all.
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|File:2006 Toyota Corolla Verso TR D-4D 2.2 Rear.jpg|Corolla Verso TR (UK; pre-facelift)
|File:Toyota Corolla Verso (II) – Frontansicht, 31. Juli 2012, Velbert.jpg|Corolla Verso (Germany; facelift)
|File:Toyota Corolla Verso (II) – Heckansicht, 31. Juli 2012, Velbert.jpg|Corolla Verso (Germany; facelift)
|File:V2007-1.jpg|Interior
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= Safety =
{{Euro NCAP |year=2004 |description=LHD, five door estate |reference={{cite web |title=Official Toyota Corolla Verso 2004 safety rating |url=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/toyota/corolla-verso/15653 |website=Euro NCAP}} |adult_stars=5 |adult_score=35 |child_stars=4 |child_score=37 |pedestrian_stars=2 |pedestrian_score=11 }}
The Euro NCAP test showed the Corolla Verso to have slightly higher side protection than the front in a crash.
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