Toyota’s new small car, the Verso will be introduced in 2013, joining the new, UK built Toyota Auris it strengthens Toyota’s presence in the small MPV market.
The new Toyota Verso was first unveiled at the Paris motor show in September and it sports new styling not dissimilar the new Toyota Auris. This new styling particularly at the front-end is in keeping with the Toyota all-new ‘family’ look and features; sharp-edged headlights, a wider upper grille, a bigger stylish lower grille, new door mirrors and improved look wheels. These are just a few examples of the impressive changes among three hundred quoted by Toyota that have been made to the car. Some of the interior additions are; new trim materials, a new consistent design for lighting and controls and new upholstery designs and materials.
Engine and transmission choice has been adjusted within the range. Notably the 2.0 D-4D diesel engine has been revised for better torque delivery at lower revs and quieter running. At the same time the engine’s CO2 emissions have been reduced by 10g/km to fall below 130g/km.
The Model comes in three trim level with the entry-point New Toyota Verso Active, then the Icon model and top of the range Excel. A high specification is provided across all grades, with even the entry-level Active coming equipped with front fog lights, air conditioning, electric front windows, Hill-start Assist Control and, on the seven-sea t version, Toyota’s quick and simple Easy Flat folding system for the rear seats.
Key features of the new Toyota Verso Active:
•A four-speaker radio, CD and MP3 player
•Aux and USB input
•Front electrically-operated windows
•Air conditioning
•Daytime running lights
•Front fog lights
•Hill-start assist
The 2013 new Toyota Verso Icon benefits from a updated range of features when compared with the old Verso’s core TR range:
•16 inch alloys
•Leather steering wheel and gear knob trim
•Front seat aviation table and cup holder
•Rear electric windows
•Bluetooth support
•Dual-zone climate control
•Reversing camera
•DAB radio
•Rear privacy glass
At the top of the range the all-new Toyota Verso Excel comes with numerous improved and top notch options:
•17 inch alloy-wheels
•Leather seat bolsters
•Smart entry and start
•Automatic windscreen-wipers
•Bi-xenon HID headlamps with cleaners
•Automatic headlamp leveling
•Automatic dimming rear-view mirror
•Rear door sunshades
•Dusk-sensing headlights
•Roof rails
•Leather trimmed doors
Additional options:
The Toyota multimedia touchscreen control system on the Icon and Excel models can be upgraded to the Touch & Go (cost £650) which adds satellite navigation and on-board connectivity to Google Local Search. Also available is a Skyview panoramic roof for the Icon and Excel trim levels (cost £550). This allows significantly light into the cabin. An Appearance Pack is available for the Icon trim-level, this provides bi-xenon HID headlamps and LED daytime running lights with roof rails (cost £700).
