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Toyota Corolla Verso

2004 Corolla Verso: seven seats, five fold flat, no seats to haul into the garage.1

Researched November 1, 2026 from 27 sources

At a glance

0100200
89–175 hpPower
07.515
8.8–13.5 s0–100 km/h
0125250
175–206 km/hTop speed
0200400
150–400 N·mTorque

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.51112

Engine
1.6/1.8 L VVT-i gasoline I4s; 2.0 L, then 2.2 L D-4D turbo-diesel I4s35
Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive310
Gearbox
5/6-speed manual; 1.8: early 4-speed auto, later 5-speed automated MMT134
Built at
Original: Kanto Auto Works, Susono, Japan; 2004: TMMT, Arifiye, Turkey3

The story

Seven-seat rivals prompted Toyota to replace its five-seat MPV after just two years. The 2004 Corolla Verso was designed in France for Europe and built in Turkey.123

2001: Frankfurt debut for the five-seater20012004: Two years later: seven seats · Nine airbags, five Euro NCAP stars20042005: T180: 175 hp and 400 Nm20052006: TR adds Bluetooth and metallic paint · Eden Park: 750 rugby-themed MPVs20062007: J.D. Power compact-MPV class winner · SR arrives with Vortex alloys20072009: Standalone Verso takes over2009 Toyota Corolla Spacio (E110): 1997–2001E110Toyota Corolla Verso (first generation) (E120): 2001–2004E120Toyota Corolla Verso (second generation) (AR10): 2004–2009AR10Toyota Verso: Introduced 2009Toyota Verso 200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones342122
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YearWhat happened
1997–2001Toyota Corolla Spacio (E110)
2001–2004Toyota Corolla Verso (first generation) (E120)
2004–2009Toyota Corolla Verso (second generation) (AR10)
Introduced 2009Toyota Verso
2001Frankfurt debut for the five-seater
2004Two years later: seven seats
2004Nine airbags, five Euro NCAP stars
2005T180: 175 hp and 400 Nm
2006TR adds Bluetooth and metallic paint
2006Eden Park: 750 rugby-themed MPVs
2007J.D. Power compact-MPV class winner
2007SR arrives with Vortex alloys
2009Standalone Verso takes over
  1. 2001

    Frankfurt debut for the five-seater

    Europe gets the second-generation Corolla Spacio as the five-seat Corolla Verso. The UK launch follows on January 2, 2002.3

  2. 2004

    Two years later: seven seats

    The May 1 UK replacement brings French ED2 styling and Easy Flat-7, folding all five rear seats into the floor without removal.14

  3. 2004

    Nine airbags, five Euro NCAP stars

    It becomes the first MPV with nine standard airbags, including a driver's knee airbag, and wins five stars for adult occupant protection.156

  4. 2005

    T180: 175 hp and 400 Nm

    November brings 2.2-liter D-4D 140 and 180 diesels with six-speed manuals; the 180 adds D-CAT emissions control.457

  5. 2006

    TR adds Bluetooth and metallic paint

    The T3-based TR adds Sequoia 16-inch alloys, privacy glass, extra chrome, Bluetooth and included metallic paint.8

  6. 2006

    Eden Park: 750 rugby-themed MPVs

    Limited to 750, the Eden Park 136 D-4D gets a rugby-ball gear knob, midnight blue leather and Gris Argent paint.9

  7. 2007

    J.D. Power compact-MPV class winner

    The Verso ranks first among compact MPVs in the UK customer-satisfaction survey.6

  8. 2007

    SR arrives with Vortex alloys

    A bolder bumper, new grille and revised lamps arrive with the SR: Vortex 16-inch alloys, a roof spoiler, privacy glass and rear parking sensors.6

  9. 2009

    Standalone Verso takes over

    The replacement debuts at Geneva in March and reaches the UK in April, with a bespoke platform.4

Every generation

  • Toyota Corolla Spacio
    E1101997–2001
  • Toyota Corolla Verso (first generation)
    E1202001–2004
  • Toyota Corolla Verso (second generation)
    AR102004–2009
  • Toyota Verso
    Toyota VersoIntroduced 2009

Power over the years

From 89 hp to 175 hp in 3 years.

050100150200 200220042006 hp 2002 · 89 hp · Original 2.0 D-4D2002 · 110 hp · Original 1.6 VVT-i2002 · 114 hp · TTE D-4D conversion2002 · 133 hp · Original 1.8 VVT-i2004 · 109 hp · Second-gen 1.6 VVT-i2004 · 114 hp · Second-gen 2.0 D-4D2004 · 127 hp · Second-gen 1.8 VVT-i2005 · 134 hp · 2.2 D-4D 1402005 · 175 hp · 2.2 D-4D 180 (T180) 175 hp 2.2 D-4D 180 (T180) 89 hp Original 2.0 D-4D
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YearHorsepowerModel
200289Original 2.0 D-4D
2002110Original 1.6 VVT-i
2002114TTE D-4D conversion
2002133Original 1.8 VVT-i
2004109Second-gen 1.6 VVT-i
2004114Second-gen 2.0 D-4D
2004127Second-gen 1.8 VVT-i
20051342.2 D-4D 140
20051752.2 D-4D 180 (T180)

Versions

7 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Terra, Luna, Sol and Executive

    Standard

    Terra, Luna, Sol and Executive

  • Special

    TR

    2006

  • Special

    Business Edition

    2004

  • Special

    Team

    2008

  • Limited

    Limited Edition 110 VVT-i

    2008–2009

    109 hp

  • Performance

    TTE D-4D

    2002

    114 hp

  • Limited

    Eden Park

    2006

How to spot one

Look for

  • First generation: a broken, kinked waistline along the side.18
  • Second generation: big headlights, swollen wheel arches and a high shoulder line.2
  • Second generation: triangular rear side windows beneath a rounded roofline.15
  • Second generation: V-shaped rear glass and inverted-L taillights wrapping into the sides.12
  • Early second-generation taillights have three interlaced rings inside.12

Year by year

  1. 2007

    Facelift cars gain a bolder front bumper and new grille, plus revised headlights and rear light clusters.6

  2. 2007 naming

    UK cars become known as Verso; the German facelift retains the Corolla Verso name.3419

  3. 2007 upper trims

    T180 gains smoked headlights and rear lamps; T Spirit receives a new alloy-wheel design.6

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Toyota Corolla Verso
    Corolla Verso
    Photo of a Renault Grand Scénic
    Renault Grand Scénic

    Renault Grand Scénic

    The Grand Scénic stands taller and looks bulkier; the 2004 Corolla Verso has a lower, more wagon-like profile.20

Against its rivals

  • Corolla Verso vs Renault Grand Scénic 1.9 dCi

    Cargo, seven seats

    Corolla Verso63 L
    Renault Grand Scénic 1.9 dCi200 L
    20

  • Corolla Verso vs Renault Laguna Sport Tourer GT

    Test fuel economy

    Corolla Verso30.7 mpg
    Renault Laguna Sport Tourer GT27.8 mpg
    23

Prices

Price when newAuction salePrices on a log scale
$1K$10K$100K 20052010201520202025 2002 · $19,568 · UK 1.6 T2; GBP/USD approx. 1.452002 · $21,018 · UK 2.0 D-4D T2; GBP/USD approx. 1.452002 · $21,743 · UK 1.8 T3; GBP/USD approx. 1.452002 · $23,193 · UK 1.8 T3 auto; GBP/USD approx. 1.452002 · $24,643 · UK 1.8 T Spirit auto; GBP/USD ~1.452004 · $26,091 · UK 1.6 T2; GBP/USD approx. 1.802004 · $35,631 · UK 2.0 D-4D T Spirit; GBP/USD ~1.802005 · $28,175 · UK D-4D 140 T2; GBP/USD approx. 1.752005 · $36,575 · UK T 180; GBP/USD approx. 1.752006 · $30,978 · UK TR 1.8; GBP/USD approx. 1.85 2026 · $1,100 · 2007-reg 2.2 diesel; EUR/USD approx. 1.10, Kaunas municipality2026 · $1,210 · 2008 136 D-4D Limited Edition, 289,807 km; hammer, Alcopa Auction Tours $1.2K Alcopa Auction Tours, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2002Price when new$19,568UK 1.6 T2; GBP/USD approx. 1.45
2002Price when new$21,018UK 2.0 D-4D T2; GBP/USD approx. 1.45
2002Price when new$21,743UK 1.8 T3; GBP/USD approx. 1.45
2002Price when new$23,193UK 1.8 T3 auto; GBP/USD approx. 1.45
2002Price when new$24,643UK 1.8 T Spirit auto; GBP/USD ~1.45
2004Price when new$26,091UK 1.6 T2; GBP/USD approx. 1.80
2004Price when new$35,631UK 2.0 D-4D T Spirit; GBP/USD ~1.80
2005Price when new$28,175UK D-4D 140 T2; GBP/USD approx. 1.75
2005Price when new$36,575UK T 180; GBP/USD approx. 1.75
2006Price when new$30,978UK TR 1.8; GBP/USD approx. 1.85
2026Auction sale$1,1002007-reg 2.2 diesel; EUR/USD approx. 1.10, Kaunas municipality
2026Auction sale$1,2102008 136 D-4D Limited Edition, 289,807 km; hammer, Alcopa Auction Tours

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 7 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “Cd 0.30 with Lexus-standard panel gaps”
    • “First in the 2007 compact-MPV owner survey”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 4 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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