TOYOTA Corolla Verso 2007-2009 Photos, engines & full specs

After three years on the market, Toyota Corolla Verso needed an update. Its sales started to drop, and the market already started to shift towards the SUV and Crossover segment. Moreover, darker clouds appeared on the horizon bringing the world financial crisis.

The facelifted model tried to keep up with the market needs. Still, it couldn't overtake the main obstacle as being an MPV, a segment where the French and the German carmakers ruled the market.

On the outside, the 2007 Corolla Verso sported a slightly enhanced front fascia. The grille lost a horizontal slat on the lower side, while the bumper sported a new design for the fog-lights side scoops. They looked slightly sportier, even though the car was not in the market for sporty drivers at all. It was more or less a soccer-mom vehicle. There was a new set of taillights at the back with fewer red lights under the same clear cover.

Inside, depending on the trim level, the Corolla Verso could feature the same four power windows and sound system. Yet, on 2007 model-year, it featured a more straightforward design. It still sported the same five-seat cabin that provided the Flat-7 seating system. That allowed customers to create a completely flat floor. Toyota delivered the Corolla Verso on the safety section with up to nine airbags, including one for the driver's knees.

Under the hood, the carmaker upgraded the 2.2-diesel to either 150 hp or 177 hp with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). In addition, a six-speed manual was available on the entire range, while a six-speed automatic was added to the list.