However, the switchgear is sturdy and should stand up to the rough and tumble of family life without any trouble.At the start of 2014 Toyota added a new 'Trend' trim level, which includes striking grey 17-inch alloy wheels, a clearer, easier to use touchscreen and new seat trims across the line-up. 140 is bang on target but we’re not convinced 180 is worth extra The Toyota Verso MPV is offered in both five and seven-seat form, and with a choice of two petrol engines and a single diesel option.. The uninspiring grille and headlights of the old car were replaced by an all-new front-end design, with LED headlamps, a smart new grille and front bumper. Strong residual values across the range and low company car tax make the Verso an attractive choice for fleet buyers, as well as growing families and like all Toyotas it comes with a competitive 100,000 mile five-year manufacturer warranty as standard.You wouldn’t expect a spacious MPV to deliver a particularly entertaining drive and predictably this is the case with the Verso. New diesel engine is impressively refined, but the Verso remains less spacious and practical than its main rivals in this sector Efficient, powerful petrol motor suits the Verso's characterNew diesel engines give Verso welcome power boost.

If you go for the 1.6-litre BMW diesel engine, Toyota has also fitted new springs and tweak the engine mounts to help deliver a smoother ride. However the door pockets are really narrow, and although the double level glovebox is a nice idea in theory, in practice it's only big enough to carry really small items - and the same it true of the small slots either side of the gearknob.The pre-facelift car received a full five-star crash test rating from Euro NCAP when it was first tested in 2010, with a score of 89 per cent for adult occupant protection and 86 per cent for safety assist. Choosing the range-topping Design model gets you niceties such as sat nav, a panoramic sunroof and tinted rear windows thrown into the package.Impressive engine and mature ride and handling, but a bit sombre and short on usual MPV practicality

All rights reserved.We see if the versatile Toyota Verso MPV has what it takes to beat its VW rivalFinal report: it's not the most exciting car, but we'll miss our capable Toyota Verso MPVToyota Verso MPV will get interior upgrades and Safety Sense tech for 2016Toyota reveals new trim level and additional kit for the five and seven-seat MPV, as part of minor 2015 revisionsCan BMW diesel power transform family-focused compact seven-seater Toyota Verso?Toyota reveals partnership to use BMW diesels will include several models and different enginesToyota Verso 2014 MPV gets revised specs and new 1.6-litre BMW diesel engineThe Toyota Verso is the first model from the Japanese manufacturer to be available with a BMW-sourced diesel engineToyota set to recall more than 5,000 Yaris and Verso-S models due to a potential power steering fault.The revised Toyota Verso takes on the leading class contenders from Renault and MazdaWe've been to the launch of the new Toyota Verso to deliver our definitive verdict on the revised MPVWe get behind the wheel of the cheaper, more efficient and better-looking Toyota Verso MPVThe Toyota Verso-S is a smartly packaged small MPV that looks good and is cheap to buy and runSupermini-MPVs are the talk of the town, offering practicality in a small package.

Furthermore, the Verso was awared the highest possible score in the Euro NCAP crash testing programme. But how does it compare with people carrier rivals like the Vauxhall Zafira, Ford C-Max and VW Touran? The Verso was revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in March 2009, as the successor of the Toyota Corolla Verso.Available in five or seven seat derivatives, it is positioned below the Wish and above the Ractis in Japan, the Verso-S in Europe and the Space Verso in Israel. While the figures are an improvement over the 2.0-litre diesel which it replaced, the smaller and cleaner diesel engine still can't match rivals like the 1.6 TDCi Ford Grand C-MAX and is way off the Zafira Tourer - which dips below 100g/km on some models, and has more power.The two petrol Verso models are equally average, with the 1.6-litre managing 42.8mpg and 154g/km of CO2. It's available in five or seven-seat layout, and goes up against cars such as the The Verso was given a mid-life makeover in 2012, and a new The range is limited to two naturally aspirated petrols (a 1.6-litre unit and an auto-only 1.8) and the diesel, capable of 62.8mpg and 119g/km of CO2. It comes with a precise six-speed manual gearbox, but the 1.8-litre petrol is hampered by a CVT transmission and feels quite slow and strained as a result.The 1.6-litre petrol requires revs and feels gutless, and makes up a very small slice of sales as a result, even if it is the cheapest.

Thanks to Toyota’s Easy Flat system, there are a total of 32 configurations possible. Rivals such as the Ford C-Max offer more in terms of choice in that regard. Vibrations are also far less intrusive, and at motorway speeds, a driver will no longer need to raise his voice to be heard above the wind noise in the distant second row.For all that, it is practical, especially in seven-seat form: Upgrade to the mid-range Icon, our pick of the range, and you'll find luxuries such as 16in alloy wheels, electrically folding door mirrors, automatic wipers, keyless entry, cruise control, dual-zone climate control and Toyota's Touch 2 infotainment system complete with Bluetooth, USB connectivity, DAB radio and a reversing camera. The mid-life facelift saw the adoption of the new family front end from the Nowadays the Toyota Verso is available in only two model grades, called the Icon and the Design. To learn more about how we use the information you provide to us please see our Are you as passionate about cars as we are? The Verso lives up to its name with a very versatile seven-seat cabin.

While the Verso’s third row seats are only suitable for children, the legroom in the second row is much better.There’s reasonable storage up front, too, with a pair of gloveboxes and a large centre console bin. The wheelarches on the Verso also intrude into the boot space slightly, but the seats fold easily and leave a completely flat floor. The Icon entry model is attractively specified with 16-inch alloys, reversing camera, Smart Entry and push-button start, a 7-inch touchscreen with Recent price reductions reflect the model’s age, but residuals remain relatively strong and as a result Toyota Verso It's easy to forget about the trusty Toyota Verso nowadays, with the increasingly newer and shinier competition in the MPV sector. With all the seats in place there's 155 litres of luggage space and only 440 litres with the two rearmost seats folded. The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso dwarfs the Toyota’s offering with a 632-litre boot. By making the Verso stiffer than its predecessor, Toyota has struck a better balance between comfort and dynamic ability. Appealing to some, thanks to a fine balance of quality, space and refinement, but rarely thrilling to be inIf good handling plus a durable and logical interior are the watchwords for your car purchase, the Toyota should be on your shortlistHaymarket Media Group, publishers of Autocar takes your privacy seriously.