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21/05/2007 Corolla Verso wins MPV honour

The Toyota Corolla Verso has been named the best small MPV at the Fleet World Honours 2007.

According to the automaker, the award is presented to companies and manufacturers who have attained "the highest possible level of excellence" in their sphere of business.

Tim Copland, general manager of Toyota Fleet, said that the company was "delighted" to be receiving the award and said that the Verso will remain competitive in the small MPV segment following specification changes due shortly.

Ken Rogers, editor of Fleet World, said: "This segment of the market continues to grow but Toyota’s Corolla Verso’s clever packaging and interior versatility continues to win customers in the showrooms.

"Compact on the outside, Verso is accommodating on the inside â€“ and quality is excellent."

Alan Cole of Glass’s car guide said that demand for the model is currently "very strong indeed" with buyers eager to hold on to their vehicle and second-hand examples difficult to find.

This factor combined with Toyota’s image for reliability adds up to "very firm residual values", Mr Cole added.

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04/05/2007 Corolla Verso gets update

Toyota has announced that it is updating its Corolla Verso with a new 2.2-litre D-4D engine, enhanced premium equipment and a new front shape.

According to the automaker, the new engine, which features a diesel particulate filter, will boost the Corolla Verso’s environmental performance.

With the addition of this unit, the line now boasts "one of the most technically advanced and clean diesel engine line-ups in Europe", Toyota states.

Among the features that have been incorporated to enhance the look of the MPV are a mesh-style radiator grille, a new shape to the indicator lamps, newly-designed alloy wheels and a choice of ten exterior colours.

New fabric upholstery has also been developed to improve the car’s aesthetic appeal on the inside.

Safety has been one of the priorities for Toyota in enhancing the Corolla Verso’s equipment levels, with nine airbags now inside the vehicle, an Isofix child-seat anchorage system and concept seats designed to reduce the risk of whiplash injuries.

Comfort has not been sacrificed, however, with a dual-zone automatic air conditioning system on offer as well as an audio system capable of playing mp3 and WMA files.

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