Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003
Toyota introduced the minivan version of the Avensis in 2001, trying to take a bigger slice of the pie and offering a better alternative to the Avensis Wagon.
The Japanese automaker created the Verso lineup of vehicles based on the Yaris, Corolla, and Avensis. Thus, it fiercely competed against other brands that already had a thing or two to say on the market. Strangely though, the Avensis Verso was launched before the Avenis' second generation, with which it shared its underpinnings. But that didn't stop the car from being successful in several markets. Moreover, it even won the Australia's Best People Mover award.
The Verso's look was friendly, sporting big, triangular headlights that flanked a two-slat grille. Its short hood and the massive windshield had the right angle between them, so the car could've been considered a minivan. On the profile, the Avensis Veros featured a greenhouse fitted with large windows. Finally, at the back, the almost vertical tailgate offered easy access to the car's trunk. The taillights were split between the rear quarter panels and the tailgate since it was not a vehicle designed for the U.S. market.
Inside, the Avensis Verso offered room for up to seven passengers seated in three rows. As usual for these kinds of vehicles, the second and the third rows could've been folded flat, thus creating a huge amount of space. The dashboard looked quite modern for its time, with a dark instrument cluster fronting the driver and a center stack where Toyota installed the HVAC and the audio system. Unlike other minivans, the Avensis Verso featured a floor-mounted gear shift.
Under the hood, the Japanese minivan offered a choice of gasoline and turbo-diesel engines. Depending on the version, the transmission was either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L VVTi 4AT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 6000 RPM 150 HP @ 6000 RPM 148 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 142 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 192 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.1 in (4651 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.9 cuFT (280 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3164 lbs (1435 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4718 lbs (2140 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 213 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L VVTi 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 6000 RPM 150 HP @ 6000 RPM 148 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 142 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 192 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.3 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.1 in (4651 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.9 cuFT (280 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3075.5 lbs (1395 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4717.9 lbs (2140 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 202 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D4-D 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4000 RPM 116 HP @ 4000 RPM 114 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 250 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.1 in (4651 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111 in (2819 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.9 cuFT (280 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3318 lbs (1505 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4751 lbs (2155 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173 g/km |