The Toyota Ractis is a mini MPV produced by Japanese automaker Toyota. It is a five-seater mini MPV based on the Vitz, and was introduced in October 2005 as the successor of the Yaris Verso/Fun Cargo. The name "Ractis" is derived from "Run", "Activity" and "Space".
The first generation Ractis was initially only sold in Japan, and was available at Toyopet Store dealerships. Sales in Hong Kong started from October 2009.
The second generation Ractis was unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show as the Toyota Verso-S. 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 unit or a 1.4 litre D 4D turbodiesel unit, both mated to a six speed manual transmission. The petrol derivative is also offered with an optional, Multidrive SCVT, 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.
Subaru Trezia
announced a rebadged OEM version of the Ractis for the Japanese market on November 29, 2010. Known as the Subaru Trezia, the badge engineered model receives unique bumpers, grille, bonnet, front fenders, headlights, rear finisher and taillight 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 is offered as the entry level layout for both engines, with all-wheel-drive 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.
