Toyota Yaris Verso 2003–2005 car dimensions: 3880 mm long, 1690 mm wide and 1715 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,110 kg. Braked towing is 900 kg.
Higher seats give a good view and easy entry. Manual air conditioning is standard on T Spirit and optional on T3. Power steering, electric front windows, remote central locking and a multi-information display with audio are fitted. Front and side airbags plus ABS with EBD are standard. No advanced driver aids like cameras or sensors appear in the lists.
Rear seats fold flat into the floor to create a large load area. Four seating layouts let you switch between passengers and cargo quickly. Low load height and big doors help with everyday loading.
Braked towing capacity is 900 kg and unbraked is 400 kg across the range. Payload sits around 420 kg based on kerb and gross weights. The fold-flat seats and roof rails make it practical for light work or family loads without special heavy-duty options listed.
The cabin offers a tall seating position for easy entry and a clear view. Multi-adjustable front seats and a 60/40 split-fold rear bench that stows flat into the floor create flexible space for people or loads. Dual glovebox, underfloor storage, seatback pockets and overhead compartments keep items tidy. T Spirit adds manual air conditioning and a tilt/slide glass sunroof with shade. A central multi-information display, trip computer and power-assisted steering with tilt column complete the practical layout.
1.3 VVT-i manual combined 44.1 mpg, CO2 154 g/km. auto 40.9 mpg, 165 g/km
1.4 D-4D manual combined 56.5 mpg, CO2 133 g/km
Full service every 20,000 miles or two years. health check every 10,000 miles or 12 months
ABS with EBD standard on all
Driver, passenger and front side airbags standard on T3 and T Spirit
Five three-point seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters, ISOFIX, height-adjustable front belts and headrests
Engines deliver solid economy for the class. The 1.3-litre VVT-i petrol returns 44.1 mpg combined in manual form with 154 g/km CO2. the automatic version is 40.9 mpg and 165 g/km. The 1.4-litre D-4D diesel reaches 56.5 mpg combined and 133 g/km CO2. Fuel tank holds 45 litres.
Servicing is straightforward. A full service is due every 20,000 miles or two years. A shorter health and safety check is recommended every 10,000 miles or 12 months. Timing chain is maintenance-free and valves need no adjustment.
Safety kit is comprehensive for the period. ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution is standard. T3 and T Spirit carry driver and passenger front airbags plus front side airbags. Electronic-sensing pretensioners with force limiters, five three-point ELR belts, ISOFIX points, height-adjustable front belts and headrests, de-coupling brake pedal and energy-absorbing steering column protect occupants. Side impact beams and crumple zones add structure strength.
Living with the car centres on its versatile cabin and low running costs. Rear seats fold fully into the floor for up to 2160 litres of load space. Higher seating and large doors ease access. The package suits family or light commercial use with reliable Toyota engineering.
Length 3880 mm, Width 1690 mm, Height 1715 mm, Wheelbase 2500 mm (Yaris Verso 2003–2005)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota UK 2003 Yaris Verso technical specifications press pack, 2005 UK brochure and archived Toyota press, encyCARpedia and autoevolution.