Toyota Yaris Verso
The Toyota Yaris Verso is a mini MPV produced by Toyota using the Yaris nameplate from August 1999 to October 2005. In Japan, it is known as the Toyota Fun Cargo. It is built on NBC platform as the XP10 series Yaris. The Fun Cargo/Yaris Verso was replaced in Japan and Europe by the Ractis and Verso-S.
Most reviews in the United Kingdom, where the car has since been replaced by the Verso-S, have praised the space and the driving characteristics whilst passing adverse comment on the car's appearance. The vehicle earned the nickname of "ice cream van" there for its boxy appearance and shape.
The car was available with 1.3 and 1.5-litre petrol engines and in 2001 a 1.4-litre D-4D diesel version was introduced. In Japan, there was also an four-wheel drive version of the 1.5-litre model. In some markets, a two-seater van with stripped equipment was also available.
