Press Release
Dynamic versatility
At a glance:
- Corolla Verso receives the new Toyota 2.2 D-4D diesel engine of the Avensis in two versions:
- D-4D 180: a 177 DIN hp (130kW) clean power with Toyota D-CAT, the most powerful and cleanest diesel engine of the segment.
- D-4D135: a 136 DIN hp (100kW) 2.2 D-4D, which marks a major improvement over the outgoing 116 DIN hp 2.0 D-4D
- All-aluminium construction and segment first use of Aluminium alloy cylinder block
- D-4D 180 engine features the lowest compression ratio of the segment (15.8:1) and also adopts ceramic glow plugs and piezoelectric injection system
- Top-class NVH levels
- Refined, fuel efficient and compact new 6-speed manual transmission
- The new 2.2 D-4D engines to be on sale across Europe as from October 2005
Toyota Corolla Verso: Dynamic versatility
The Toyota Corolla Verso is a challenge to the way the consumer view cars in this segment. The old notion that practicality should automatically mean pragmatic and "boxy" design has been challenged with this car. "Solid, sporty, urban and dynamic" are words which best describe the Corolla Verso.
For a compact MPV, the Toyota Corolla Verso offers outstanding interior space and a classÂÂÂÂleading storage area, thanks to clever packaging. The car is in fact packed with innovative design solutions allowing for seven people to sit comfortably in this car. Thanks to Toyota's Easy Flat-7 systemTM, the new 7-seater Corolla Verso is the only MPV in the world that allows for all five rear seats to be folded flat. Added to this, the folding system is the easiest to operate in this segment.
The Toyota Corolla Verso is one of the top players in its segment when it comes to safety. The car features Minimal Intrusion Cabin System (MICS) -an impact absorbing structure that helps to reduce impact in the event of a collision- , and the Corolla Verso lives up to Toyota's reputation for safety, having won a maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP, as well as an additional four stars for child safety. The car features some segment-firsts such as the innovative Cornering Assist Monitor (CAM), which helps the driver see around blind corners and a segment-first knee airbag.
Today, Toyota adds a new Luna Pack to the Corolla Verso range. This has been positioned in the mid-range between the Terra and Sol grades. The D-4D 180 diesel comes with a new Premium active pack which includes a complete sporty and premium package including specifications such as 17" alloy wheels, privacy glass, premium trim.
Thanks to its new engine range, Toyota aims to sell over 95,000 units of the Corolla Verso this year and to increase its segment share from 4.6% to 6.2%.
The 2.2 D-4D diesel engine range
The Corolla Verso joins the Avensis in becoming the second Toyota model to be fitted with the clean power 2.2 D-4D diesel engine. This, in addition to the availability of a 136 DIN hp version (D-4D 135), represents a significant step forward for Toyota in the C-MPV segment. The D-4D 135 is aimed at the heart of the C-MPV segment while the unbeatable and superÂÂÂÂgreen, yet powerful, Clean Power 177 DIN hp, which will answer the needs of the more "enthusiastic" Corolla Verso drivers.
The 177 DIN hp 2.2 D-4D Clean Power with Toyota D-CAT, in particular, allows the Corolla Verso to truly express its driving potential. By offering superior handling performance, a commanding driving position and smooth torque delivery, the engine really does make driving the Corolla Verso an entirely pleasurable experience.
Both the D-4D 135 and D-4D 180 diesel engines have been developed using an all-aluminium body. The reduction in weight ensures a substantial decrease in fuel consumption and therefore harmful emissions. The choice of materials also helps with the vehicle's driving dynamics through more favourable front/rear weight distribution.
Toyota Computer Controlled System (TCCS) has been adopted. It helps achieve high performance whilst at the same time delivering lower fuel consumption. TCCS controls fuel injection, injector timing, Idle Speed Control (ISC), fuel pressure, glow relay, EGR and air conditioning cut.
A new intercooler has been installed. It features a heat exchange area eight times bigger than its predecessor. As a result, heat exchange efficiency has risen from 68% to 90%. This plays a crucial role in improving the volumetric efficiency and, consequently, performance.
The new 2.2 D-4D engine family is produced at Toyota Motor Industries Poland (TMIP), the main Toyota's European diesel manufacturing facility. The plant is a showcase for Toyota's on-going commitment to provide its European customers with the best diesel engines on the market.
