There is another small multipurpose vehicle set to make its debut at the Geneva motor show.
Toyota is planning to show an all-new Verso. The automaker is promising improved interior accommodations for second- and third-row passengers and simpler and quicker folding of the rear seats with an improved Easy Flat-7 system.
The Verso will be available at launch with two gasoline- and one diesel-engine options. The gasoline range consists of 1.6-liter and 1.8-liter four-cylinders that both come standard with a six-speed manual. A continuously variable transmission is available with the 1.8-liter. For diesel fans, the Verso is available with a 2.0-liter unit and will be joined later by a 2.2-liter unit mated to new six-speed automatic transmission.
Toyota implements its Optimal Driver technology across the entire engine range. It consists of lighter-weight engines with low friction, more compact and smoother shifting transmissions and a start/stop system. According to Toyota, the changes yield up to a 20 percent increase in power, while improving fuel economy by up to 12 percent.
Standard features include side-curtain airbags, intelligent steering assist and stability control.
The Verso goes on sale in Europe this spring and is not destined for the United States.
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