Review of Toyota ProAce Verso2017: model appearance, interior, specifications, security systems, prices and equipment. At the end of the article, a video review of Toyota ProAce Verso 2017!
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In 2012, the Toyota auto concern entered into a partnership agreement with the PSA Peugeot Citroen group of companies, the first result of cooperation with which was the release of a compact urban hatchback - Toyota Aygo, which is a complete analogue of the Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 models. Immediately after their debut, the cars aroused considerable interest from car owners , as they offered a completely new look at the compact city car.
The cooperation turned out to be so successful that in 2016, at the Geneva Motor Show, the companies demonstrated their new developments, this time in the field of creating a universal mid-size minivan, which was the Toyota ProAce Verso (from a technical point of view, a complete analogue of Peugeot Traveler and Citroen Spacetourer cars).
The car received two modifications of the wheelbase, as well as three types that differ in the overall length of the body, which allows you to choose the most optimal option based on the needs of a potential buyer. The car received a fresh and modern exterior, rich equipment and an excellent technical component that distinguishes the minivan from its competitors.
Sales of the car in the European market started in the first half of 2016, and the model promises to reach the Russian market by the summer of 2017.
Exterior ProAce Verso 2017
Toyota ProAce Verso is a typical representative of the minivan class, but despite its “passenger-and-freight” nature, the novelty looks stylish, modern and even a little aggressive. The front of the car received a branded false radiator grille with a large brand logo in the center, smoothly turning into a stylish head optics with a complex architecture.
A massive front bumper with a huge two-section air intake and built-in foglights deserves special attention. The profile is a classic minivan: a one-volume silhouette, large wheel arches, a practical sliding rear door, a large window area and a vertical feed.
As a standard, the minivan is equipped with R16 steel wheels, but for a surcharge, the buyer can install more light-alloy wheels R17. The monumental stern received a huge tailgate, large vertical marker lights and a neat bumper.
As mentioned earlier, ProAce Verso is available in three body styles 4606, 4956 and 5300 mm long, while the wheelbase can be 2930 or 3275 mm. Regardless of the length, the width and height of the minivan is 1920 and 1890 mm, respectively.
It should be noted that the appearance of the car is almost completely identical to the Peugeot Traveler and Citroen Spacetourer models, the only exception is the front part of the car, which each of the three manufacturers made in accordance with the style of its lineup. On our own, we add that of the whole trinity, it is ProAce Verso that has the most strict and solid appearance.
Toyota ProAce interior
The interior of the novelty is made in accordance with the latest design developments of the company and has a special style and excellent ergonomics, which is extremely important for a car designed for long-distance travel. In front of the driver is at first glance a simple but perfectly readable dashboard, as well as a modern three-spoke steering wheel, somewhat truncated towards the bottom. Depending on the version of the ore, there may be a whole scattering of buttons responsible for controlling the multimedia component and the readings of the on-board computer.
In the central part of the front console there is a fairly large display of the infotainment complex and the original climate control unit, under which there is an additional section of auxiliary buttons responsible for a variety of minivan functions.
The front seats provide a comfortable fit for a person of any build, and are also distinguished by the presence of a large number of adjustments. Also note that the front passenger seat can be single or double.
Depending on the modification, the cabin of the ProAce Verso 2017 can be designed for 6-9 passengers, while in the VIP configuration, the cabin is equipped with four separate leather chairs, between which there was a place for a large and functional table that allows you to turn the car interior into a small mobile office.
Trunk volume is standard 550 liters, while it can be increased to 4200 liters by folding down or completely dismantling the second and third row seats (except for the VIP configuration). Also, one cannot fail to note the presence of a huge number of pockets, shelves and niches for various small items, and in the “Family” modification, there are special camping tables in the backs of the seats that can make long trips more enjoyable.
In general, the architecture, materials and ergonomics of the cabin do not cause any complaints, and this suggests that the Japanese approached its creation with full responsibility.
Specifications Toyota ProAce Verso 2017
The updated Toyota ProAce Verso received two modifications of the 1.6-liter and two modifications of the 2-liter turbodiesel:
- In the first case, the engine is represented by a 95-horsepower and 115-horsepower version, while the younger version can be aggregated with either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed "robot", while the 115-horsepower engine is equipped with only a 6-band manual transmission. Acceleration from 0 to 100 takes between 16.1 and 19.1 seconds. for the older and younger versions, respectively, and the maximum speed varies between 145-160 km / h. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 5.1-5.5 l / 100 km, which looks quite decent for a car with a total weight of more than 1.5 tons.
- In the second case, the motors develop 150 and 180 "horses", and also allow you to exchange the first hundred in 13 and 10.1 seconds. respectively. The maximum speed of a car with a 2-liter engine is 170 km / h, and fuel consumption varies between 5.3-5.7 liters in combined driving mode. Engines can be aggregated either with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Security ProAce Verso
The novelty is equipped with a proprietary security system Toyota Safety Sense, which allows you to mitigate or prevent a collision in a variety of driving situations. It should also be noted that the car has already managed to get 5 stars as part of the Euro NCAP crash tests.
Active and passive safety systems include the following equipment:
- 4 airbags;
- Children's lock;
- Tracking systems for lanes, road signs and blind spots;
- System for automatic detection of cyclists and pedestrians and prevention of a possible frontal collision;
- Parktronics (front and rear);
- Rear view camera;
- Adaptive cruise control;
- Head optics with corner lighting function;
- Head optics cleaner;
- Rain and light sensors;
- Electric sliding doors.
Options and cost Toyota ProAce Verso 2017
The ProAce Verso 2017 model is offered in three configurations: Shuttle, Family and VIP (Executive), while the price of a minivan starts at 22.25 thousand euros (about 1.4 million rubles). The list of standard equipment includes:
- Advanced ABS system with pre-installed EBD and BA systems;
- VSC system responsible for vehicle directional stability;
- Hill start assistant HAC;
- Tire pressure monitoring system;
- 4 airbags;
- Lamp light in saloon and cabin;
- Steel wheels R16;
- Daytime running lights, as well as headlights with the possibility of lighting cornering;
- Rear wiper and glass with heating system;
- Fog lights;
- Air conditioner;
- Cruise control;
- Radio and 8 speakers;
- Fabric seat upholstery.
- Automatic air conditioning;
- Intelligent system for accessing the cabin and starting the engine;
- Multimedia system with 7-inch screen and 8 speakers;
- Sliding / removable second row seats;
- TTS system;
- 6 airbags;
- Folding tables;
- Alloy wheels R17;
- Carpet flooring.
- Adaptive cruise control;
- Parktronic and rear view camera;
- Fuel heater;
- Advanced media complex with Bluetooth, WiFi, voice control and 9 speakers;
- Navigation system;
- Leather upholstery;
- Electric front seats with massage;
- LED interior lighting;
- Sliding table;
- Signaling;
- Full Toyota Safety Sense package and more.
Conclusion
Toyota ProAce Verso is a modern, multifunctional and, most importantly, extremely reliable car that can become an excellent corporate vehicle or an ideal family car for quite sane money. The car will delight you with a rich list of standard and optional equipment, a high level of comfort and several design options. The main competitors, not surprisingly, are Peugeot Traveler and Citroen Spacetourer.
Minivan Lit Ice Toyota is an analogue of a truck called Town Ice. These vehicles are predominantly found in countries where left-hand traffic is accepted. Also, quite often, such cars can be seen on the roads of the Russian Federation.
History and modifications of the vehicle
Toyota Light Ace began production back in 1970. Until 1986, it was distinguished exclusively by the rear-wheel drive version of its design. After this year, the company switched to all-wheel drive with the function of forced connection of the front axle.
Until 1996, Toyota Lite Ace was produced in the form of a frame minivan, which could be made in two forms. The passenger form of the car meant from 7 to 9 seats, and the cargo one - only 5 seats. There were the following modifications of the vehicle:
- dx. This type of Toyota was a Lite Ace truck with an air conditioning system.
- AXL. This Toyota model was characterized as an improved Lite Ace cargo type. As additions, electric window lifters were installed on it. In addition, optical instruments have improved significantly on this machine.
- GXL. The manufacturer positioned this modification of the Toyota Light Ace brand as a passenger car. It differed from the improved version of the truck also in that it had a radio tape recorder that played CDs, an additional air conditioner or a stove for the passenger compartment, as well as electric drives for windows and hatches.
- FXV. This Toyota Lit Ice truck was considered an improved passenger option. As additional elements, it contained such things as: a refrigerator, blinds operating by means of an electric drive, as well as electric heating of rear-view mirrors.
The truck and passenger car Toyota Lit Ice after 1996 was significantly updated, after which it was produced in this way until 2001. After that, these vehicles were replaced by a new car company called Noah.
Dimensions of various models of minivans
When choosing a car, many motorists pay attention not only to its technical characteristics and description, but also to parameters such as body dimensions. It is believed that the larger the vehicle, the harder it is to drive, which significantly affects such a factor as safety.
Depending on the modification of the Toyota Light Ace car, its dimensions may vary slightly. First of all, this concerns the overall parameters, which are the length, width and height of the body. All these dimensions are usually given in millimeters in order to be able to clearly compare different types of machines.
Experts measure the length of the vehicle from the place of the front bumper, which protrudes more and more forward, to the zone of the rear bumper, which is the most removed. Width is determined by the widest point of the vehicle. Most often they are wheel arches or the central pillar of the body. As for the height, the size from the plane on which the car stands to the roof of its body is taken as the basis. It should be noted that the roof rails are not included in the total height.
Toyota Light Ace has the following overall dimensions:
| 2008 Toyota Lite Ace with 2 rows of seats | 4045x1665x1900 millimeters. The mass of the vehicle is, depending on the configuration, from 1210 to 1300 kilograms. |
| 1996 Toyota Lite Ace with two rows of seats | 4435x1695x1870 millimeters. The mass of the vehicle varies from 1160 to 1460 kilograms, which is directly affected by its equipment. |
| 1992 Toyota Lite Ace with two rows of seats | 4360x1685x1775 millimeters. The total weight of the vehicle can be from 1160 to 1480 kilograms. |
| 1992 Toyota Lite Ace with three rows of seats | 4360x1685x1840 millimeters. The total mass of the vehicle is in the range from 1330 to 1770 kilograms. |
| 1986 Toyota Lite Ace with three rows of seats | 3995x1650x1755 millimeters. The weight of this car reaches marks ranging from 1070 to 1520 kilograms. |
| 1985 Toyota Lit Ice with 2 rows of seats | 3995x1650x1755 millimeters. The weight of this machine varies from 1070 to 1180 kilograms. |
Thus, a Toyota Light Ace truck can have completely different parameters, both weight and dimensions. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to them when purchasing this machine.
Vehicle Specifications
Toyota Lit Ice has quite a variety of technical characteristics, which was influenced by a huge number of different modifications of this vehicle. Therefore, it is important to understand the differences between different car models.
The technical characteristics of the 6th generation Toyota Light Ice are as follows. Based on this car, a 1.5-liter gasoline engine is installed, which is capable of developing power reaching 97 horsepower. The body pillar has a slight slope. Sliding doors are located on both sides of the car. As standard on this Toyota Lit Ice model, rear seat belts, rear-view mirrors, and handrails for closing the rear doors are provided.
The 5th generation Toyota Lite Ace model had rather good technical characteristics in comparison with other Asian cars of this type. The car was equipped with a 1.5 or 1.8-liter gasoline engine or a 2-liter diesel power unit. The complete set of the car included an anti-lock braking system ABS and a driver's airbag. At the rear of the Toyota Light Ace of this model, a 4-link suspension was installed. This vehicle also differed by an improved level of sound insulation. These and some other factors ensured the popularization of Asa not only in the Asian market, but also in Russia.
It is worth noting that the technical characteristics of Toyota Lit Ice are slightly different from the successor of this car called Noah.
Conclusion
The Toyota Lit Ice truck is a fairly simple and functional vehicle solution of Asian origin. These factors, as well as ease of care and maintenance, have allowed the car to gain a certain level of popularity in Russia. An important role in this was played by the low cost of the car, and the possibility of ordering the appropriate spare parts, if any, are needed in the event of a breakdown of any unit or system.
Toyota Town Ace, 1990
I must say right away that Toyota Town Ace operated in all modes, but without fanaticism. I traveled a lot around the city - to work and back. In urban operation, the minibus showed its best side. The turning radius is very small, smaller than the Subaru, rear-wheel drive Zhiguli, and other Japanese-made cars that I drove. Parking is easy and simple thanks to the small turning radius, huge side mirrors and tailgate mirror. Thanks to the rear mirror, you can snuggle up almost anywhere without any risk. In winter, thanks to all-wheel drive and slightly increased ground clearance, driving through our yards and directions becomes quite real. Also, the increased ground clearance of the Toyota Town Ace helps to overcome traffic jams on tram tracks protruding from the ground, where normal people are afraid to climb. The car holds the road well. I don’t know what soft or hard suspension means, I can’t say anything about this. The car just drives and that's it. In winter, there is no hassle in winter. I turned on the ignition, warmed up the candles, the key to start, the car started up. Always starts without problems. The stove blows hot. I always ride on the track in a T-shirt, otherwise it gets too hot. In general, I like the bus. Unpretentious, generally does not cause trouble, travels always and everywhere. We have spare parts for Toyota Town Ace mostly on order, there is almost nothing in stock.
Advantages : permeability. Reliability. Endurance.
Flaws : No.
Nikolay, Tomsk
Toyota Town Ace, 1992
The bus impresses with the presence of internal space. Field trips are just what you need. You can throw any belongings of any size and quantity into the Toyota Town Ace, and also seat the whole company with friends. It is especially pleasant to spend the night in it - the salon transforms into a decent sofa, and the "aquarium" allows you to admire the view of the starry sky. 4WD and the presence of a downshift also helps out well and allows you to pull out slightly sunken comrades. However, the low-hanging "razdatka" is very disturbing off-road, especially in a rut, all the time you cling to something. You ask, would I take it when buying, if I knew about the upcoming questions? Yes, I would! Although the device is aged, I like it, at least Toyota Town Ace always drove me home, did not let me down on the way. Your home on wheels, although small, but very cool and cozy. What would I take instead? I don’t know, I like the Noahs outwardly, with the same interior, besides, there are more of them with gasoline ones, and the “razdatka” does not hang under the bottom. But they have a different 4WD, you can’t turn off the front end like on a Toyota Town Ace, there are no “lowers”, you can’t drag anyone in tow. Yes, and the price is much higher. I will slowly repair and continue to ride while riding. This car came to my liking and it is a pity that his time has passed. Really sorry.
Advantages : reliability. Patency. Comfort. The pleasure of owning.
Flaws It's a shame they don't make more of these.
Vasily, Vladivostok
Toyota Town Ace, 1993
Toyota Town Ace ownership began with the purchase of an emergency car, a couple of months of unhurried disassembly, then the search and expectation of a master who would digest the right A-pillar and extend the front shield. Finally, the master was found, everything was welded, the question of assembling the car remained. The blessing of spare parts was available in double quantity. A weekly assembly with smoke breaks and a significant rest for about two days between assemblies, pasting the windshield with my own hand, small painting work (I won’t say that it’s of high quality, but it’s good for a temporary one) and the bus drove off. What can I say, the Toyota Town Ace's cross-country ability is excellent, it holds the road well, due to the short base, the maneuverability is so good that not every passenger car can boast of such. I got used to the dimensions of the Toyota Town Ace quite easily, and thanks to the landing above the wheel, visibility allows you to predict the maneuvers of other road users for a couple of three cars ahead. The transformer salon was appreciated not only by my wife, who at first was skeptical about my brainchild, but also by her sister, who was completely delighted. On long trips, transportation of various things and at the same time a crowd of people - easily. In general, I fell in love with Toyota Town Ace, although I had to sell it. Of the minuses - the low location of the "handout", a rather weak engine, although "turbo" for 86 "horses", (I would like 2.5 and at least 120 hp). Sores, like many other Toyota Town Ace - a broken rear door handle.
Advantages : interior transformer. Comfort on a long journey. Reliability. Maneuverability.
Flaws : weak engine in my version. The low location of the "handout".
Grigory, Krasnodar
