Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Toyota offered the second generation of the Avensis in a few body shapes, including an MPV model named Verso, which it introduced on the market in 2001.
The Japanese carmaker took its time to introduce the Avensis Verso, and while some countries received it in 2001, others got it only in 2003. Australians were the luckiest ones, receiving right from the start. While its Avensis started to get more attention from customers thanks to its comfortable ride and wide engine range, the Verso was noticed for its interior space. In Europe, it faced harsh competition from the local carmakers. The mid-2000s was still a good time to offer an MPV on the market before the SUVs came and change the game.
With its high stance and tall greenhouse, the Avensis Verso shared some design cues with its sedan or station-wagon sibling. Its headlights showed a double-curved line on the inbound area. Its fat bumper with a straight lower grille tried to make the vehicle look very docile. There was not any aggressive line on the car. On the sides, the long roofline resembled the one on the Avensis Station Wagon, but the D-pillar was way thicker, with a triangular shape that formed a big blind spot for the rear three-quarter. It was a 2-3-2 seating configuration, with the last row being accessible via a tilt&slide second row of seats.
Under the hood, Toyota installed a narrower choice of engines when compared it to the sedan version. It was available with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and a turbo-diesel.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L VVT-i 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: | 184.6 in (4689 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: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
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 VVT-i 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: | 184.6 in (4689 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: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3075.4 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: | 184.6 in (4689 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: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
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 |