Toyota Verso T2 1.6 V-Matic (5 seat) 5dr Car Review - March 2012

REVIEW
List Price: £17,765
Tax Band: G
Insurance Group: 12
MPG: 41.5
CO2: 158
0-62 Mph: 11.7 secs
BHP: 130 BHP
Range: 548 miles
CarSite Verdict:  2.5/5
The Toyota Verso T2 1.6 V-Matic (5 seat) 5dr is a capable yet uninspiring vehicle that could do with offering a little more room. A lack of power makes it suited to those that prefer something safe and proficient rather than something that is exciting to drive!

PROS:  Inexpensive, economical and low on CO2. A great car for those that wish to keep running costs to a minimum.

CONS:  A little on the weak side in terms of power. The lack of an extra two seats limits the Toyota Verso T2 1.6 V-Matic (5 seat) 5dr’s overall versatility.

Behind the Wheel

The Toyota Verso T2 1.6 V-Matic (5 seat) 5dr's engine produces 130bhp and 118lb-ft of torque. This translates into a 0-62mph time of 11.7 seconds and a op speed of 115mph.

The Verso is very easy to drive thanks to its light steering and comfortable ride.

At high speeds a lot of wind and road noise infiltrate the cabin, meaning that the Verso is not as refined as other cars in its class.

Looks & Equipment

The Verso is pretty bland to look at but looks and excitement are not priorities of family MPVs. The cabin feels well screwed together but it is unbelievably dull and dreary.

The T2 models come equipped with air-con, electric door mirrors, electric front windows, a CD, immobiliser and alarm. Everything else is either non applicable or comes as an optional add on.

Practicality, Safety & Reliability

The Toyota Verso T2 1.6 V-Matic (5 seat) 5dr’s middle set of seats can be folded, slid and reclined easily. It isn’t however as roomy or as nifty as some of the other MPV’s in its class.
The boot is large with all five seats in place and even bigger with the rear seats folded flat.

The Verso comes with a five-year warranty and is said to offer reliability that is no better than average, which is unusual for Toyota.

The Toyota T2 1.6 V-Matic (5 seat) 5dr has passed the Euro NCAP safety tests with flying colours, with an overall score of 5 stars.

Value for Money

The Toyota Verso T2 1.6 V-Matic (5 seat) 5dr is priced from £17,505 which is fairly reasonable. It should also be relatively cheap to run thanks to a combined fuel economy figure of 41.5mpg and CO2 emissions of 158g/km which means it falls under VED band G.

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