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Verso-S Small, Spacious & Smart Content Introduction 4 A Space Revolution for Five 8 Driving Performance 18 Specifications 32 Image bank 40 2 3 Introduction On sale from February 2011, the new Verso-S marks Toyota’s re- Supporting this growth are families switching over from entry into the B-MPV market, a segment the company itself created conventional B-segment hatchbacks and, more significantly, with the Yaris Verso in 1999. empty nesters and seniors downsizing from C-segment cars. For them, a B-MPV is not only a rational purchase essential to making The B-MPV segment has almost tripled in size since 2002. Driven the most of leisure time, but must also offer the levels of space, by downsizing, this growth incorporates an increasingly diverse comfort, equipment and quality they have experienced in a higher cross-section of customers, many of whom appreciate the interior segment vehicle. flexibility and loadspace offered by a Multi-Purpose Vehicle. The smallest vehicle in the segment, Toyota’s new B-MPV is less than 4 metres long. This makes it easy to drive in the urban environment. Conversely, meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of its practical, flexible interior design has maximised spaciousness, comfort and perceived quality throughout. The Verso-S offers front seat headroom, rear seat roominess and luggage capacity to rival that of C-segment cars. Unique to the segment, its 60:40 split rear seats feature a one-touch, fold-flat mechanism operable from within the loadspace. The loadspace itself incorporates a lightweight, dual-level deck board floor for maximum cargo volume flexibility. Also unique to the B-MPV segment and a Toyota first, a new, 6.1 inch, full colour, touch screen system, Toyota Touch, provides customers with a comprehensive multimedia interface. 4 5 Standard as from mid grade, it will incorporate AM/FM radio, a CD/ The 1.33 litre petrol engine may be equipped with an MP3 player, Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity, a USB port for optional Multidrive, continuously variable transmission (CVT) the connection of portable music players, a trip information screen incorporating a 7-step, sequential paddle shift mode, the first CVT and a rear view camera. in the segment. As from May 2011, Toyota Touch & Go, a navigation system representing the best value for money on the market, will equip the Verso-S. It includes all the most popular navigation functions, such as advanced traffic coverage, customisable speed limits and speed camera warnings. Using a compatible mobile phone, via Bluetooth, the system offers on-board connectivity to Google Local Search. Via Google Maps, destinations may be inputted remotely from home or office, and Points of Interest may be downloaded for entry as destinations. Designed by Toyota, Touch & Go is flexible and affordable. The system can be updated with the newest functions without the need to upgrade the multimedia base unit. A Touch & Go Apps facility will make fuel price, weather and parking space information available later in 2011. Thereafter, new App options will be rolled out, accessible via a web portal. The lightest and most fuel-efficient vehicle in the B-MPV segment, the new Verso-S offers customers a choice of a 1.33 litre dual VVT-i petrol engine or a 1.4 litre D-4D turbodiesel. Both engines offer class-leading fuel economy and CO2 emissions. 6 7 A Space Revolution for Five — Shortest vehicle in the segment dimensions, it features short front and rear overhangs. Yet it is given a sleek appearance by its powerful, sweeping coachwork lines — Large, frameless panoramic sunroof and the surfaces created by the combination of smooth transitions — Efficient space management between concave and convex sharp edges. — One touch, fold-flat rear seat mechanism — Flexible, dual level deck board The sculpted, three-dimensional front is dominated by a wide grille framed by contoured headlamps. The design is complimented by — Toyota Touch, a new multimedia interface a large lower air intake and highly sculpted fog lamp surrounds integrated within the front bumper extremities to reinforce the A space revolution for five, the new Toyota Verso-S has been car’s broad stance and agile handling. created from the key development concept ‘Small, Spacious and Smart’. Showcasing excellent efficiency in space management, In profile, the A pillar flows seamlessly into the long roofline. A the Verso-S combines highly competitive interior roominess with single, crisp character line runs smoothly through the full length the shortest overall length – just 3990mm – of any MPV in the of the vehicle. The side glazing with blacked out pillars and a large European B-segment. panoramic sunroof emphasise the maximisation of interior space within the compact bodyshell. It’s practical, flexible interior offers passenger accommodation and luggage capacity to rival that of C-segment cars. The frameless, panoramic sunroof is one of the largest on the market. Opening from almost directly behind the windscreen Exterior Design head, it measures 1,260mm long by 820mm wide, creating an airy, spacious cabin atmosphere. The entire opening employs UV-cut Compact, Urban-friendly Dimensions glass to reduce cabin heat build up through the penetration of Toyota’s new Verso-S is instantly recognisable through its compact ultraviolet rays, and is also equipped with a full-length, power and appealing exterior styling. In keeping with its urban-friendly operated roller blind. 8 9 To the rear, the wide, top-hinged tailgate is framed by vertically An aerodynamic front spoiler features a newly designed, L-shaped stacked combination lamps and a flat top section rear bumper cross-section to limit and control underbody airflow. In conjunction sculpted to aid cargo loading. The location of secondary lamp with front and rear wheel spats, the flat, vertical surfaces of the clusters within the rear wings emphasises the bumper width, bumper extremities create ‘aero’ corners which correct the airflow reinforcing the car’s low centre of gravity and wide stance. as it passes down the sides of the car, minimising turbulence in the wheel arches. And an integral roof spoiler controls the flow of air Aerodynamics – Careful airflow management for fuel away from the rear of the car. efficiency The aerodynamic efficiency inherent in the Verso-S’s streamlined, In combination, these aerodynamic measures help the Verso-S monoform styling has been further improved through careful achieve a drag coefficient (Cd) of just 0.297. airflow management to reduce cabin noise, enhance fuel efficiency and lower CO emissions. 2 Interior Design Spacious, Practical and Flexible The new Verso-S has a long, 2,550mm wheelbase. Its wide opening front and rear doors give access to a spacious, practical and flexible interior. The interior design focuses not only on ergonomic excellence, but also on the high perceived quality and visual and tactile appeal demanded by increasingly discerning B-segment customers. The dashboard shares the precise, clean lines of the exterior bodywork’s surfaces. It has been divided into upper and lower zones, reducing its perceived mass. Reinforcing the quality of the new Verso-S interior, the upper instrument panel and the shoulder area of the front door panels are 10 11 clad in soft-touch materials, and the instrument panel and upper armrest, and the placing of the gear lever as close to the steering door trim are finished in a new, geometric grain pattern which wheel as possible. changes appearance from differing viewpoints. The instrument cluster, bright silver centre console and air vents are trimmed with The 60:40 split rear seats feature a centre armrest and a one-touch, crisp, three-dimensional, brushed metal finish surrounds to further fold-flat mechanism. Unique to the segment, the rear seats may also be enhance the perception of quality. remotely folded from the cargo area, with tilt down levers fitted to both sides of the loadspace side walls within easy reach of the tailgate. The functional, easy-to-read instrument cluster features three dials with a large, central speedometer. It houses a multi-information Loadspace – Dual-level deck board for flexible load display which will indicate overall average fuel consumption, capacity instantaneous fuel consumption and possible cruising range. The top-hinged tailgate is cut into the Verso-S’s rear bumper, giving lip-free access to the loadspace. The 760mm long loadspace Passenger Accommodation – Maximum interior space and floor incorporates a flexible, lightweight, dual-level deck board. This one-touch seat folding may be positioned at bumper level to give a flat floor throughout Sacrificing neither sturdiness nor safety, every element of the new and a 336 litre cargo volume, or lowered with one hand to increase Verso-S interior design has been streamlined to maximise interior space. the loadspace depth by 120mm and the cargo volume by 57 litres The lower part of the door trims has been made thinner to create to 393 litres. With the board removed altogether, the spare wheel more foot space on entry and exit. Slim, WIL (Whiplash Injury well is included1 within the loadspace, increasing cargo volume to Lessening) equipped front seats with a newly designed inner frame 429 litres. And with the rear seats folded flat, the total loadspace provide top-class knee room for rear seat passengers. And the sides volume increases to 1,388 litres. of the roof taper sharply upwards to clearly separate them from the headliner, creating a spacious cabin atmosphere with a class- leading 120mm of front passenger headroom. Raised front (620mm) and rear seating hip point heights offer good visibility and ease of entry and exit. Driver comfort has been further enhanced by the addition of 60mm seat height adjustment, an 12 1 Market dependant 13 Storage – Smart and generous, with MP3 connectivity transfer, and display an in-car call history.