Toyota Corolla Verso E120
A practical, short-lived compact MPV based on the ninth-generation Corolla platform.
- Power
- 133 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 9.6 s
- Top speed
- 115 mph
About the Toyota Corolla Verso E120
The first-generation Toyota Corolla Verso (E120) was introduced in 2001 as a compact multi-purpose vehicle to compete in the growing European MPV market. Built on the same platform as the E120 Corolla, it offered a higher seating position and a more flexible interior layout than the standard hatchback. This initial version had a relatively short production run before being replaced by a dedicated European-built model in 2004. It is noted for its typical Toyota reliability and straightforward ergonomics, though it lacked the seven-seat capacity of its successor.
Toyota Corolla Verso E120 specs
The Toyota Corolla Verso E120 produces 133 bhp (99 kW) and 170 Nm (125 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 9.6 seconds and has a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h).
| Make | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Model | Corolla Verso |
| Generation | E120 |
| Trim | 1.8 |
| Years | 2001–2004 |
| Body style | MPV |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 1.8-litre inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,794 cc (1.8 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 133 bhp (99 kW) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 170 Nm (125 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 9.6 s |
| Top speed | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,210 kg (2,668 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 110 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Toyota Corolla Verso E120 rarity in CarSpot
The Toyota Corolla Verso E120 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
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Toyota Corolla Verso E120 fun facts
- While sold as the Corolla Verso in Europe, this specific model was marketed as the Toyota Corolla Spacio in the Japanese domestic market.
- This generation was imported to Europe from Japan, unlike the subsequent 2004 model which was manufactured in Turkey.
- The 1.8-litre VVT-i engine used in this trim is the 1ZZ-FE, a staple of Toyota's early 2000s line-up also found in the Celica and MR2.


