Toyota Corolla Spacio
| Toyota Corolla Spacio | |
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 Toyota Corolla Spacio X (E120) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Production | January 1997 – June 2007 |
| Assembly | Japan:Susono, Shizuoka(Kanto Auto Works) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style | 5-doorwagon |
| Layout | |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | |
TheToyota Corolla Spaciois acompact MPVsold byToyotaunder theCorollanameplate. The "Spacio" nameplate was only used in Japan, where it was exclusive toToyota Corolla Storedealerships. From 2001 in Europe, the second generation Corolla Spacio used theCorolla Versonameplate instead.
The "Spacio" name is taken from the Italian word "spazio", which means "space".
First generation (E110; 1997)
[edit]| First generation (E110) | |
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 Corolla Spacio (pre-facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Production | January 1997 – 2001 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | Toyota Corolla (E110) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speedautomatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,465 mm (97.0 in) |
| Length | 4,185–4,210 mm (164.8–165.7 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,620–1,630 mm (63.8–64.2 in) |
The first generation, introduced in January 1997, was introduced as a two box minivan which was technically similar to theAvensis.Its body panels were stamped by long time Toyota supplierKanto Auto Works.The Spacio received a facelift in April 1999.[1]
The first generation Corolla Spacio was available with 2-3, 2-0-2 and 2-2-2 seating options. The pre-facelift model was available in Standard, L Package, G Package and Black Sports Package grade levels. The facelift model was available in Standard, G Package and Aero Tourer grade levels.[1]
In May 2000, the "White Pearl Limited" edition was released.[1]Based on the Spacio 2-3 Standard grade 1.6L FF car and 1.8L 4WD car, the exclusive color Super White Pearl Mica is adopted for the exterior color and the exclusive color ivory is adopted for the interior color. In addition, the interior is specially equipped with plated side door handles, CD, cassette and audio with multi-electronic tuner.
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Corolla Spacio (pre-facelift) -
Corolla Spacio (facelift) -
Corolla Spacio (facelift) -
Corolla Spacio Aero Tourer (facelift)
Second generation (E120; 2001)
[edit]| Second generation (E120) | |
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 Corolla Spacio S Aero Tourer (pre-facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Toyota Corolla Verso(Europe) |
| Production | May 2001 – June 2007 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | Toyota MC platform |
| Related | Toyota Corolla (E120) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speedautomatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4,260–4,275 mm (167.7–168.3 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,610–1,620 mm (63.4–63.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,190–1,320 kg (2,624–2,910 lb) |
The second generation Corolla Spacio was released in Japan in May 2001.[1]It entered the European market as the first generationCorolla Versolater in the same year after being shown at theSeptember 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show.The Spacio received a facelift in April 2003 for the Japanese market.[1]It was discontinued in Japan in June 2007 and replaced by both theCorolla Rumion(5-seater) andPasso Sette(7-seater).
Markets
[edit]Japan
[edit]The second generation Corolla Spacio was available in V, X and X "G-Edition" grade levels with either 1.5-litre1NZ-FEor 1.8-litre1ZZ-FEpetrol engineoption, as well as S Aero Tourer grade with only 1.8-litre petrol engine option offered. Thefour-wheel driveoption was only available for 1.8-litre petrol engine option. Only 4-speedautomatic transmissionoption was offered for the Japanese market. The V grade was dropped for the facelifted model.[1]
The Japanese market Corolla Spacio has athird row seatthat can be folded for storage space.
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Corolla Spacio X "G-Edition" (pre-facelift) -
Corolla Spacio X (facelift) -
Corolla Spacio X (facelift) -
Third row seat
Europe
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