Verso-S 1.33 Dual VVT-i Multidrive S (Japan, 2011)

Toyota presented the new Verso-S model at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. It marks the return of the Japanese brand to the B-MPV segment, created by Toyota with the launch of the Yaris Verso in 1999.

The Verso-S offers two engine options: a 1.33 litre Dual VVT-i petrol engine or a 1.4 litre D-4D turbodiesel. Both engines are matched with a 6-speed manual transmission and are Euro 5 compliant.

Featuring the Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent) technology, the 1.33 litre petrol engine has a power output of 99 hp at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 126 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The engine delivers a fuel economy of 5.5 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 127 g/km. The petrol engine can also be mated with an optional Multidrive S transmission, which features a manual override, sequential, 7-speed mode operable by either the gearshift lever or steering wheel mounted paddle-shifts.

With less than 4 metres long, the Verso-S fills a vacant slot in a segment that has tripled in size since 2002. Its dimensions make the Verso-S a very manoeuvrable vehicle, suited for the urban driving environment. In terms of design the Toyota Verso-S is recognizable by its clean lines and compact style. The B-MPV features short front and rear overhangs, sweeping coachwork lines and a large panoramic sunroof.