New Toyota Verso mini-MPV hosts more kit
New Toyota Verso mini-MPV takes to stage with more extras
Author: Chris Barker
Published: 30 June 2008
The new Toyota Verso SR is now on sale with more standard kit - including front parking sensors, new 16” alloys, an in-dash six-CD changer and a new modular in-car DVD system option from £17,545.
Front parking sensors are now standard and complement those at the rear, and as we all know make maneuvering into tight spaces that much easier. There is now a proximity indicator on the dashboard, giving a clear display of how close the car is to any other vehicle or obstacle to make parking lines easier than ever to perfect.
The SR also adopts new-design five-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels and has the bonus of an in-dash six-CD changer. These items are all in addition to the established SR specification, which includes rear privacy glass, a neat roof spoiler, dual-zone digital climate control, front and rear electric windows, front armrests, cruise control and the Easy Flat folding system for the five rear seats.
Taking its perfect family-transporting act to new levels, there are currently three versions of the Verso SR to judge, starting with the six-speed £17,545 1.8-litre VVT-I manual, followed by the £18,045 1.8-litre VVT-I M/M (semi-automatic) and topped off with the ££18,620 D-4D 140 Manual, again a six-speed.
The Verso SR will make boredom a thing of the past on future journeys now, with the option of Toyota’s new modular ICE (in-car entertainment) system. This comprises two seven-inch screens (a master and a slave unit) which fit securely to the back of the front seat headrests for viewing DVDs or connecting games consoles or cameras. DVDs can be loaded in the master unit for playback on both screens, or just one, leaving the other free for gaming.
The system is compatible with MP3/MP4 and DivX formats and includes a USB 1.1 port on the master unit. The removable screens improve security and can be used indoors, too, with a suitable AC adapter. The option price, fitted, is £940, including VAT. If preferred, two master screens can be specified, at extra cost.
Specs, pictures and reviews of all MPVs on the roads.
For the second year running Toyota Verso has been named Best Small MPV in the Fleet World Honours.
Styling tweaks and specification changes in store for summer
Toyota have added another touch of versatility to their Verso compact MPV range, with the launch of a new model, named the Verso TR.
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