13-429: The Toyota SportVan model name is used by: The second generation Toyota Corolla Verso , a compact MPV The Toyota Ipsum , a compact MPV [REDACTED] Index of articles associated with the same name This set index article includes a list of related items that share the same name (or similar names). If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change
26-586: A European phenomenon, although they are also built and sold in many Latin American, African, and Asian markets. As of 2016 , the only compact MPV sold widely in the United States was the Ford C-Max . The flexibility of the interior seating is a common theme amongst compact MPVs. Many models have seats that can be individually folded or easily removed, and the upright seating positions maximises use of
39-424: A limited weight (less than an adult's weight). The third row of seating is usually optional, and is not available on all models of compact MPVs. Most compact MPVs do not have sliding doors as compared to the large-sized Multi-purpose vehicle , being more similar to the older (and concurrent) station wagons . Predecessors to the compact MPV segment are the 1977 AMC Concept 80 AM Van, the 1978 Lancia Megagamma and
52-433: A minivan that was "shrunk in the dryer." Although not classified at the time as MPVs, but variously described as space-efficient small people movers, functional high station wagons, or small vans. Examples of models – that consumers in the U.S. seemed to avoid because of "resistance to obvious utility" – include the "mini-minivan" 3-door hatchback wagons with a sliding side door on only the passenger side that were marketed as
65-774: Is a car produced by the Japanese carmaker Toyota between 2001 and 2010. A compact MPV , the first-generation Corolla Verso sold in Europe was a rebadged Japanese market second-generation Corolla Spacio (E120) , which was first released in Japan in May 2001. The second-generation model became a separate model in March 2004, based on the second-generation Avensis (T250) , until production ceased in February 2010, and production of its replacement,
78-806: The Verso , began. Although the design of the car is based on the Verso's namesake, the Corolla , the second-generation model does not share a platform with the Corolla, instead being built on a separate unique platform. The second generation Corolla Spacio entered the European market as the first generation Corolla Verso after being shown at the September 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show . In the United Kingdom,
91-523: The 1982 Lada X-1 concept cars. Early production models of compact MPVs include, the 1982 Nissan Prairie and the 1991 Mitsubishi RVR (marketed as "Space Runner" in Europe and "Expo LRV" in the United States). Others include the "well-reviewed but slow-selling" 1984–87 Honda Civic Wagon and the 1982-1988 Tercel Wagon. The Nissan Axxess had limited space behind its second row seats, but featured rear sliding doors on both sides making it like
104-520: The first generation Corolla Verso was launched on 2 January 2002, along with the E120 series Corolla . It was available in T2 grade with 1.6-litre 3ZZ-FE petrol engine, as well as T3 and T Spirit grade levels with 1.8-litre 1ZZ-FE petrol engine. 2.0-litre 1CD-FTV diesel engine was also available for all grades. 5-speed manual transmission option was available for all grades, but 4-speed automatic option
117-504: The interior space. The seating arrangement is usually either two rows (for a total of five seats) or three rows (for a total of seven seats), with the second row having three seats and the other row(s) having two seats. Some compact MPVs also three seats in both the front and rear rows, and are therefore referred to as six-seaters. Where a third row of seats is present, the seats are often smaller and intended for children or short distance travel only. In some cars, these seats can only carry
130-465: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_SportsVan&oldid=1233814455 " Category : Set index articles on cars Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description is different from Wikidata All set index articles Monitored short pages Toyota Corolla Verso#Second generation (AR10; 2004) The Toyota Corolla Verso
143-406: The south of France. This generation was designed by Toyota Europe Design Development ( Sophia-Antipolis , France ) and primarily aimed at the European market, where it became one of the best selling compact MPVs . The second generation Corolla Verso was offered with four choices of engines; a 1.6- and a 1.8-litre petrol, a 2.0- or 2.2-litre diesel. The European specification Corolla Verso
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#1732790719558156-545: Was available in Europe, Morocco, Kenya and South Africa. It was not sold in Japan at all. The Euro NCAP test showed the Corolla Verso to have slightly higher side protection than the front in a crash. Compact MPV Compact MPV (an abbreviation for Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle ) is a vehicle size class for the middle size of MPVs. The Compact MPV size class sits between the mini MPV and large MPV ( minivan ) size classes. Compact MPVs remain predominantly
169-645: Was only available for 1.8-litre petrol-powered T3 and T Spirit grades. The European market Corolla Verso was only available in 5-seater. The second generation Corolla Verso was unveiled at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show . Being internally coded as the AR10 platform (AUR10 with AD engine, ZNR10 with 3ZZ engine, ZNR10 with 1ZZ engine), the second generation Corolla Verso was one of the first Toyota vehicles to be designed outside Japan, assembled in Adapazarı , Sakarya , Turkey , and designed at Toyota's European design centre in
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