Toyota Corolla Spacio
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The Corolla Verso was a 5-door estate Compact MPV
first released by Toyota in 1997 until production of the third generation ceased in 2009. Although the design of the car is based on the Verso's namesake, the Corolla
, the Verso does not share a platform with the Corolla, instead being built on a separate unique platform. The current rivals of the Corolla Verso are the Opel Zafira
and the Volkswagen Touran
, both being released around the time of the third generation Corolla Verso. It was sold as the Corolla Spacio in Japan.
. Its body panels were stamped by long-time Toyota supplier Kanto Autoworks.
, Turkey
. The third generation was offered with three choices of engines; a 1.6 and a 1.8 litre petrol, or a 2.0 litre diesel. The European specification Corolla Verso was available in Europe, Morocco, Kenya and South Africa.
Compact MPV
A compact MPV is a car classification used in Europe to describe multi-purpose vehicle versions of small family cars , fitting between the mini MPV and large MPV sub-segments...
first released by Toyota in 1997 until production of the third generation ceased in 2009. Although the design of the car is based on the Verso's namesake, the Corolla
Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla is a line of subcompact and compact cars manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota, which has become very popular throughout the world since the nameplate was first introduced in 1966. In 1997, the Corolla became the best selling nameplate in the world, with over 35 million...
, the Verso does not share a platform with the Corolla, instead being built on a separate unique platform. The current rivals of the Corolla Verso are the Opel Zafira
Opel Zafira
The Opel Zafira is a compact MPV engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel. The Zafira is sold under the Vauxhall marque in the United Kingdom.- Zafira A :...
and the Volkswagen Touran
Volkswagen Touran
The Volkswagen Touran is a compact MPV based on a vertically-stretched fifth generation Volkswagen Golf Mk5, and sold in Europe and other select markets. It was launched in 2003 to fill a gap in Volkswagen's model lineup, below the Sharan large MPV...
, both being released around the time of the third generation Corolla Verso. It was sold as the Corolla Spacio in Japan.
First generation
The first generation, introduced in 1997, was introduced as a two-box minivan which was technically similar to the AvensisToyota Avensis
The Toyota Avensis is a large family car built in Derbyshire, United Kingdom by Japanese carmaker Toyota since 1997. It is the direct successor to the Carina E and is available as a four-door saloon, five-door liftback and estate...
. Its body panels were stamped by long-time Toyota supplier Kanto Autoworks.
Second generation
The second generation was unveiled in 2001.Third generation
The third generation of the Corolla Verso was one of the first Toyota's to be designed and built outside Japan, being built in AdapazarıAdapazari
Adapazarı is a city in northwestern Turkey and the capital of Sakarya Province. The province itself was originally named Adapazarı as well. Adapazarı is a part of the densely populated region of the country, known as the Marmara Region. As of 2010, the city has a population of 560,876 ...
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. The third generation was offered with three choices of engines; a 1.6 and a 1.8 litre petrol, or a 2.0 litre diesel. The European specification Corolla Verso was available in Europe, Morocco, Kenya and South Africa.