Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Press Launch Toyota Verso-S: Far more than a small car

With the Yaris Verso Toyota had once justified the minivan segment, six years, the Japanese were represented there but no more. Now, the brand back to the Verso-S. In addition to the greatest possible use of space in its new Toyota model but in this class for the first time offered features such as a multimedia system with touch-screen display and rear view camera and the unlockable from behind rear seat.

Another new feature, not only in the segment is the combination of continuously variable transmission (Multi Drive S) with a start-stop system. The Verso-S reveals himself as Van optically clear. He actually looks like a smaller Verso. Dynamic accents the wide C-pillar with the small triangular window in front, the large air flow down to the font and a curved line inward in the doors just above the sill area.

designs are striking the front headlights, which are an independent body element in some cases higher than the hood. Toyota Verso-S is limited to the two motors. The 1.33-liter gasoline engine that will appeal to the majority of these customers, 73 kW / 99 hp. Alternatively, a diesel with 1.4 liter displacement and 66 kW / 90 hp is available, which naturally offers significantly more torque: 205 Newton meters (Nm) to 125 Nm.

So then the gasoline engine also has some trouble with the dependence on equipment up to 1225 kg heavy Verso-S. The engine has a major weakness of passage. Moreover, the increments of the six-speed transmission are not very wide apart, so that hardly noticed a difference between courses, 3.4 and 5.

Who wants to speed fast, the need to resort to high speeds. The 5.5 liter average fuel consumption (EU standard) are to be realized because little. Please expect to 6.5 liters to 8 liters. The optional start-stop system is to work at minus 15 degrees Celsius yet, proved in initial testing but not always willingly.

Now and then ran the engine on when stopping at the crossing, without that it was a discernible reason. The automatic switch-off reduces the standard consumption anyway just 0.1 liters. In combination with the continuously variable transmission CVT Toyota promises to 5.0 liters. Who wants to save more and have more fun, especially, should take the diesel seriously considered.

However, in 2350 € extra cost to be paid. But can the diesel at 4.3 liters fuel consumption actually move to the five-liter mark and sprayed significantly more temperament. It can accelerate from zero to 100 km / h, it takes less than a second, pulling in between 80 km / h and 120 km / h, it even almost three seconds.

Significant thrust is, however, also only at about 2,000 revolutions per minute, so that both engine variants are on the road often traveled in the penultimate passage. If you want, order the diesel consumption with almost the same with an automated manual transmission. The qualities of Verso-S Toyota looks anyway, especially in the interior.

He offers to 3.99 meters car length head, leg and shoulder room on compact class. Even with the appealing texture and soft touch finish on the dashboard and door panels can be the minivan common small-car standards. The same goes for the trunk volume. With all seats are up to 429 liters (including spare wheel well).

The volume can be extended to a maximum of 1388 liters. The backrests can also be unlocked from the trunk. Fold to automatically, and pushes the seat slightly forward and down so that a nearly flat cargo area. The class limit exceeds Toyota also with the Life from the equipment line (16 950 Euro) standard new multimedia system, "Toyota Touch".

It offers a 6.1-inch monitor with a very good typeface and a rearview camera. As of the summer is also an additional navigation module available that shows on request, the most economical route. For the future, Toyota is also planning regular updates and all sorts of applications that can be transferred from the mobile phone to the system.

The Toyota Verso rolls on 19-S March 2011 the German dealers. The standard equipment includes seven airbags, electronic stability control with traction control, heated mirrors, a height-adjustable driver's seat and a glove box with two compartments and an open shelf space in between. Prices start at EUR 14 950.

(Ampnet / jri) data: Toyota Verso-S 1:33 length x width x height (m): 3.99 x 1.70 x 1.60 Engine: Four-cylinder petrol, 1329 Power: 73 kW / 99 hp at 6000 rpm Maximum torque: 125 Nm at 4,000 rpm Average fuel consumption (EU standard). 5.5 liters of CO2 emissions: 127 g / km (Euro 5) Maximum speed: 170 km / h Acceleration 0 to 100 km / h: 13.3 seconds Kerb weight / payload: 1145 - 1225 kg / max.

405 kg Boot capacity: 429-1388 liter towing capacity: 800 kg Turning circle: 10.8 m Base price: EUR 14 950

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