Toyota Verso road tests and consumer car reviews

Toyota Verso 2.0d TR 2010

An excellent reliable comfortable and economical car(never less than 45mpg). I would wholeheartedly recommend one the anyone.

Toyota Verso 1.6TR (7 seater) 2009

I bought this car from new when the family started to expand. After looking at the S-Max, Mazda 5 and Zafira, I decided on the new Verso. Normally I advise people not to buy a brand new model but took the chance and 18,000 miles later, I haven’t regretted it. My previous car was a VW Jetta diesel so took a wee while to get used to a petrol again but with 130bhp, it’s enough for my needs. The best part of the car is the space of the interior but to drive it feels like a mid-size hatchback. I’ve started using the third row since the family has extended again, it’s so easy to change the seating for whatever I’m needing it for. It’s had a few minor niggles, trim/fuses for power outlet plus the recall for the accelerator pedal but the Toyota garage has been faultless. My favourite gadget is the Bluetooth hands free for the phone. Only gripes are the interior plastics mark very easily and roughly finished in some areas plus the fuel consumption could be better.

Toyota Verso 2.0 Diesel 2005

I bought my Toyota in the middle of 2005 and it has been very economical and comfortable; consumption 5-6 l/100km. I could take all furniture from Ikea due to the flat surface created after folding the second and third row.

Toyota Verso 2003

I bought my Avensis Verso 3 y/o with 37k on clock. Now it has 90k and is 7 y/o. So, I really know this car now. I have to say it is brilliant family car. Reliability 100%. No major faults. Only one (1) extra repair needed when some engine valve broke and car went into safety mode so I could drive only up to 60 mph. But despite this I managed to get my family back from Brighton to Yorkshire with no problem! paid 140 quid for repair in Toyota garage. Enormous boot, end even enough boot space with 7 seats. Rear seats comfortable even for adults. I moved my house using only my Toyota after romoving second row of seats. Very comfortable. Few long travels to Eastern Europe with family of 5, and no luggage limitation without stress and back pain. It happened before when had Nissan Almera or Golf. Obviously 2,0 diesel does not make it a sport car but it is enough for easy ride and good economy. I fully recommend it as family/HGV car. The only problem is that Toyota stopped making this car and I can’t buy another one. Really is a pity.

Responses to this review

I do fully agree with Martin. I have had mine since November 2001. Now it’s 95,000 km, mostly urban, and I haven’t a problem with it! The only problem is that Toyota stopped making this car (in 2009) and I can’t buy another one, really is a pity - Miguel Serrano Cabeza from Spain

Toyota Verso 2008

I’ve had my Verso 5 months 18,000 miles. I have problems with the clutch not clearing properly when the engine is cold. the dealers are in denial over this and say it’s normal? I don’t get anything like the MPG they say you should get. I had a headlight bulb blow after 3 months and you can only buy these at a dealer it seems and they cost £15.00 each. The Power Steering is faulty and as I type the car is at the dealers being repaired. The steering goes heavy without warning at all speeds, which is extremley disconcerting at 70mph on a motorway. I have just been told by the dealer that my oil level was dangerously low! the oil light hasn’t been coming on and its only been 8,000 miles since the last service! However, I am told by the dealer that oil consumption of 1ltr every 1000 miles is acceptable!!!!. Which means that between services you may have to add 10 litres of oil at over £10.00 a litre. Cant wait to get rid of this car.

Toyota Verso Luxury 1.8 Multidrive 2009

I have had this car for 1 month and I am very happy wit it. My former Toyota was the Corolla Verso of 2007 with the MMT gearbox. Lots of trouble with it. But this CVT runs like a dream. I am living in Finland and the winter is cold here with a lot of snow, I have had no problems. It is very roomy for a family of four. The seats are very good and the folding system better than in the former one. The car handles perfectly in heavy trafic and on lonely roads. The quality is of very good Toyota standard. It is a perfect family MPV.

Toyota Verso 2008

I’m looking for a new car. have vw touran 1.9 tdi se at moment. excellent car. test drove verso 2.2 d-4d sr. very comfy seats, lumbar great, v. supportive. loads of room front and back, two 6 foot plus teenagers. boot a bit smaller than touran or zafira, but still good. controls simple, easy to use, no clutter. the test car had wheel align fault - pulling to left. had to keep pulling on steering wheel to keep it straight, hard work. power supposed to be good, but had to floor accelerator quite a bit to make it shift. cabin noise from engine quieter than touran. does zoom past 100 mph though. also had to floor brake peddle more than touran to make it slow down at normal road speeds. so, excellent car, but seemed hard work to drive.

Toyota Verso 1.8 WT-i SR 2007

If you are looking for an MPV that covers all bases then you could do no better than a Verso. The performance and driving are both above average as are the safety and space aspects. All five rear seats fold flat and this is useful for transporting furniture or large objects ( if that’s whay you need to do ). The interior of the Verso is the most attractive of any vehicle I have ever driven and of great quality.