Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Toyota Verso-S: compact MPV to 14,500 €

After nearly five years of absence, with the new Toyota Verso-S returns to the compact MPV segment, abandoned with the disappearance of the unfortunate Yaris Verso, good car, but probably not popular because of some design solutions are not too happy . Now that the timing of the compact MPV seem more mature, the new To-S will face plenty of competition offered dell'agguerrita, represented by models like the Opel Meriva, Kia and Hyundai ix20 Come, just to name a few, which seem have well understood the needs of motorists in the city, always in need of more spacious car, but the compact dimensions, able to cope with increasing ease traffic congestion.

Aesthetically, the new To-S incorporates the latest stylistic canons of the Japanese House, proposing a line with young and modern "summed up" in almost 4 meters long, 1.69 meters in width and 1.59 m in height. These measures are more than enough to comfortably accommodate up to 5 people and their baggage, thanks to a luggage capacity (adjustable at two levels) which become equal to 429 liters 1388 liters with the rear seats down.

The interior has a sleek design that enhances the functionality of controls located in the center console where we find the large 6.1-inch monitor of the multimedia system that incorporates a satellite navigation system and audio system information. Few inches below the controls were placed electronically controlled air-conditioning (optional) and the gear lever which is always at hand thanks to its raised position.

Toyota's engineers to optimize the space available to passengers have developed a unique system "Easy Flat" that allows you to fold the rear seats with one touch in the village 60:40, all the seats also have a thickness and a lighter than traditional ones. The engine range consists of only two proposals: the petrol Dual VVT-i variable valve timing 1.3-liter and 1.4 liter D-4D diesel.

The dual VVT-i engine delivers its 100 hp and 126 Nm of torque, which is able to touch 170 km / h top speed and take in 13.3 seconds in the transition from 0 to 100 km / h, while fuel consumption and emissions are recorded by the House to mark the values amounted to 5.5 l/100 km and 127 g / km CO2 do.

The 1.4-liter D-4D engine with turbocharger and common-rail system provides ten horses in less than gasoline, for a total of 90 HP, but has a higher maximum torque of 126 Nm With these numbers the To-S reaches 175 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 12.1 seconds. The excellent data on consumption and pollutant emissions have been made possible, in addition to the excellent efficiency of engines, including the aerodynamics is neat, that compensates for its limited height of the car: in fact the "S" register a Cx of only 0.29, obtained with the aid of some devices, like the front splitter and side skirts.

Both engines are equipped as standard with a six-speed manual transmission as an alternative to gasoline can be coupled to the continuously variable automatic transmission with sequential function called "Multidrive S", while for 4D-ildieselD you can choose how option, the six-speed automatic gearbox "Multimode".

To give the right balance between comfort and roadholding Toyota engineers have opted for a MacPherson strut suspension system for the front axle and a torsion axle for the rear, all boasting a stabilizing role, which limits the pitch of the car. For the braking system has been entrusted to us by 275 mm front discs and rear section of 259 mm, all supported by a series of electronic security systems such as traction control and stability and EBD.

To simplify the choice, the Toyota Verso-S is available only in the fitting base and Active: the first provides all the necessary standard as the hi-fi with CD-MP3, manual climate control, seven airbags and already mentioned EBD and stability control. Active adds to the previous version included the steering wheel and shift knob covered in leather, the floor load adjustable front and rear armrest, front fog lamps and steering wheel controls.

For those who want a budget even richer, it can give consider the two packages of accessories called elo Style Pack Lounge Pack will make a small MPV to Japanese car that does not nothing to envy of higher segment cars. The first package offers the largest budget in its panoramic glass roof with electrically operated curtain which measures 1,260 x 820 mm, tinted windows for more privacy and electronic climate control.

The Style Pack adds to the previous budget 16-inch alloy wheels, rain sensors and automatic headlights, electric rear window and the Smart Entry & Started the system that allows you to open the car without removing the electronic key from his pocket. The Italian list of Toyota Verso-S starts at 14,500 € for the version 1.3 Dual VVT-i with manual transmission, Active for the richest must be added another 1,500 euro and other currency exchange Multidrive S 1200 €.

The list of version 1.4-liter D-4D diesel starts at € 18,600 and is available only Active nell'alletimento top of the range, but if you also want the robotized "Multimode" the final price increases to share € 19,400. The packages and the Style Lounge Pack Pack can be added for an additional charge of 1,200 € and 2,200 € for the first for the second.

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