The is a
mini MPV
Mini MPV— an abbreviation for mini multi-purpose vehicle— is a vehicle size class for the smallest size of minivans/MPVs. The mini MPV size class sits below the compact MPV size class and the vehicles are often built on the platforms of B- ...
produced by Japanese automaker
Toyota
is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan. It was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda and incorporated on . Toyota is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, producing about 10 ...
. It is a five-seater mini MPV based on the
Vitz, and was introduced in October 2005 as the successor of the
Yaris Verso/FunCargo. The name "Ractis" is derived from "Run", "Activity" and "Space".
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First generation (XP100; 2005)
The first generation Ractis was initially only sold in Japan, and was available at ''
Toyopet Store
Toyota vehicles in Japan are distributed to numerous dealership chains throughout the country. Up to May 2020, each dealership chain had a different product offering, with some models restricted to one chain to maintain exclusivity. Since May 2020, ...
'' dealerships. A minor change was released on December 20, 2007 with new headlights and tail lights. Sales in Hong Kong started from October 2009.
File:Toyota Ractis 03.jpg, 2005–2007 Toyota Ractis (Japan)
File:Toyota Ractis X Package 1300 SCP100.JPG, 2007–2010 Toyota Ractis 1.3 X Package (Japan)
File:Toyota Ractis X Package 1300 SCP100 Rear.JPG, 2007–2010 Toyota Ractis 1.3 X Package (Japan)
Second generation (XP120; 2010)
The second generation Ractis was unveiled at the
2010 Paris Motor Show
The 2010 Paris Motor Show took place from 2 October to 17 October 2010, in Paris expo Porte de Versailles.
For 2010, the theme of the special exhibition was "The Incredible Collection 2: automobile manufacturers collections and museums."
Introdu ...
as the . The Ractis is produced at the Iwate plant by
Kanto Auto Works. It is available in 1.3 L and 1.5 L engines with ''G'', ''X'' and ''S'' grades in Japan. The introduction of the Verso-S marked the re-entry of Toyota into the European B-MPV segment.
When it hit the market, the Verso-S had the shortest overall length of any mini MPV in Europe. The Verso-S is available with a choice of two engines, a 1.3-litre
petrol
Gasoline (; ) or petrol (; ) (see ) is a transparent, petroleum-derived flammable liquid that is used primarily as a fuel in most spark-ignited internal combustion engines (also known as petrol engines). It consists mostly of organic c ...
unit or a 1.4-litre D-4D
turbo-diesel unit, both mated to a six-speed
manual transmission
A manual transmission (MT), also known as manual gearbox, standard transmission (in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States), or stick shift (in the United States), is a multi-speed motor vehicle transmission (mechanics), transmission ...
.
The petrol derivative is also offered with an optional, ''Multidrive S''
CVT, which features a seven speed, sequential paddle shift mode. The petrol model delivers a combined fuel economy of and emissions of 127 g/km. The diesel model delivers and 113 g/km respectively.
Toyota UK discontinued the Verso-S in 2013. On June 30, 2016, Toyota confirmed that the Ractis reached the end of production for Japanese, Hong Kong and Macau markets, but the Verso-S continued to be produced for European markets until 2017. Sales of the Ractis in Japan ended on August 31, 2016. It was succeeded by the
Toyota Tank/Roomy.
The five-seater variant of the facelifted
XP170 Sienta, the ''Funbase'', which was released on September 11, 2018, is also considered as the successor of the Ractis.
File:Toyota Verso-S 1.33 VVT-i Life – Heckansicht (1), 31. März 2011, Mettmann.jpg, Toyota Verso-S 1.3 Life (pre-facelift, Germany)
File:Toyota Ractis Welcab Type II.JPG, Toyota Ractis Welcab Type II (pre-facelift, Japan)
File:Toyota Ractis G (P120) front.JPG, Toyota Ractis G (facelift, Japan)
File:Toyota Ractis G (P120) rear.JPG, Toyota Ractis G (facelift, Japan)
File:Toyota Ractis Lepice (DBA-NCP120) front.jpg, Toyota Ractis Lepice (Japan)
File:Toyota Ractis Lepice (DBA-NCP120) rear.jpg, Toyota Ractis Lepice (Japan)
File:Toyota Verso S Cockpit.JPG, Toyota Verso-S interior
Subaru Trezia
Subaru
( or ; ) is the automobile manufacturing division of Japanese transportation conglomerate Subaru Corporation (formerly known as Fuji Heavy Industries), the twenty-first largest automaker by production worldwide in 2017.
Subaru cars are ...
announced a rebadged
OEM version of the Ractis for the Japanese market on November 29, 2010. Known as the , the badge engineered model receives unique bumpers, grille, bonnet, front fenders, headlights, rear finisher and tail light lenses. The name "Trezia" derives from the English language word "treasure".
Engines available consisted of a 1.3-litre ''
1NR-FE'' and 1.5-litre ''
1NZ-FE'', coupled with a CVT.
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive (FWD) is a form of engine and transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longitu ...
is offered as the entry level layout for both engines, with
all-wheel drive
An all-wheel drive vehicle (AWD vehicle) is one with a powertrain capable of providing power to all its wheels, whether full-time or on-demand.
The most common forms of all-wheel drive are:
;1x1 : All unicycles Reflecting one axle with one ...
available as an upgrade on the 1.5-litre version. In January 2011, Subaru debuted an
STI tuned "Trezia STI" at the
Tokyo Auto Salon.
The Trezia is also sold in Europe in
LHD form, but not in
RHD markets such as the United Kingdom or Ireland.
File:Subaru Trezia 1.4D Active – Frontansicht, 26. September 2012, Wuppertal.jpg, Subaru Trezia 1.4D Active (Germany)
File:Subaru Trezia 1.4D Active – Heckansicht, 26. September 2012, Wuppertal.jpg, Subaru Trezia 1.4D Active (Germany)
References
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