Today we are going to conclude our test of the Toyota Verso 130 Advance, but not before briefly reviewing its range, equipment, its price and, ultimately, throwing a final assessment. Let's find out what it offers us and for how much.
The range of the Toyota Verso 2013 It consists of only two finishes, Comfort y Advance, the first of them being the least complete and the second the most equipped. In addition, we can choose from a small range of optional packages. In short, the range is very simple.
The most basic trim doesn't really come badly equipped, and the differences between the Comfort and Advance are pretty slim. In matters of fullfilment of security requirements, both offer all the systems, and they will not be more than some elements of comfort and above all aesthetic details the ones that make the difference.
In other words, the Advance will add to the Comfort elements such as the 17 inch rims, a multitude of exterior trims, light and rain sensors, electric folding mirrors, rear electric windows, folding tables for the rear seats, bi-zone climate control, refrigerated glove box, armrests and sliding tray under the passenger seat.
The real difference in equipment will be found when choosing optional packages, which for a small amount of money will add a lot of equipment at once. There are only three of these packages: Sky views, Smart Line Compact y Toyota Touch&Go.
The first of them was equipped by our unit and includes panoramic ceiling and darkened rear and rear side windows, all for $400 now in promotion. The Smart Line package, for $2.000, includes heated leather/cloth seats (front), keyless entry/start, retractable rear side window sunshades and xenon headlights.
Lastly, the Toyota Touch&Go package, which was also fitted to our unit, incorporates the navigation system visible on the touch screen of the dashboard, in addition to Bluetooth and access to Apps. All this is in promotion by $600.
Toyota Verso 2013 range
The Toyota Verso 2013 range remains as it is, including PIVE plan and promotions as of June 2013:
- Verso 130 Comfort 5p 18.290 euros
- Verso 130 Comfort 7p 18.990 euros
- Verse 130 Advance 5p 17.891 euros
- Verse 130 Advance 7p 18.591 euros
- Verso 140 Advance M-Drive 7p 20.841 euros
- Verso 120D Comfort 5p 20.540 euros
- Verso 120D Comfort 7p 21.240 euros
- Verso 120D Advance 5p 20.141 euros
- Verso 120D Advance 7p 20.841 euros
- Verso 150D Advance A-DRV 7p 25.790 euros
- Verso 180D Advance 7p 24.090 euros
To these prices we must add a discount of $500 for the 7-seater versions, except the most powerful 150D and 180D, for large family. Metallic paint is an extra $425, while for pearl paint we will have to pay $575 additional.
Our veredicto
When we started the test we wondered what differential value offered the Toyota Verso with respect to the competition. Well, I think we can talk about three sections that can make us opt for this minivan, price, design and dynamics. I start with the last one because it is something that personally shocks me
The Toyota Verso offers us the behavior of any tourismIn this sense, we will not miss a good dynamic, something that in general we all look for, at least until we look for a minivan. Personally, the quality that I value most in a minivan is comfort, even if this means less dynamism. He who seeks the full balance you will find it in Verso.
The design is something in which the Verso has won the whole. We have a minivan that pretends to tell us that family doesn't mean boring, with an aggressive and even somewhat sporty line. Specifically, the combination that our car presented, with that blue and dark rims, is really attractive.
Finally the price. The Toyota Verso part of just 18.000 euros and for very little more we can already access a car with seven seats. What's the trick? The equipment. The Verso presents a very complete equipment already from the basic version, but make no mistake, it still does not enjoy some technological gadgets that its rivals do equip, more modern. This is something that we will have to assess subjectively, if they are worth it or not.
In my opinion it is interesting to launch the Advance finish, both for aesthetics and for extra equipment that we could miss. Actually, with the promotions it is even cheaper than in Comfort finish. The 7 seats or not is something of pure personal necessity.
If we talk about engines, the reality is that, until supercharging reaches the gasoline range, the diesel range will be more recommended. The price difference is evident, but so will be the benefits and, in general, the pleasure of use by having a better response. My choice would be the 120D Advance finish or 150D if we want an automatic. The 180D would be recommended if we intend to load the car often or simply seek greater performance.
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and you did not notice that the gear shift lever vibrated in third at 80 km / h?
Mine does it from the beginning, it's almost 5 years old, and they haven't been able to remove it despite all the times I've taken it to Toyota.
They say it's because the gears now go by cable, like bikes. It's called cutting costs.
I also notice that it has always made a lot of noise inside, and it is the 120D model, Advance 7 seats, which is the one you recommended.
Now that he was beginning to grow fond of it, it has had a total battery failure and after starting it with tweezers it has gone crazy and lurched the steering 100m after starting to walk. I'm waiting for Toyota to call me to pick it up and see what they say.
Yesterday they said it was just the battery, but for me it's a lack of security that could have cost me dearly, and I'm not talking about money, which still has a guarantee. They have stayed another day to review it more. That's what they told me.
That's why I entered this page, to see if I learned something about the subject.
Would you still recommend this model?
If in the end they convince me I'll come back here to say it and thank them for everything, if not, I'll see what I do….
Thanks to whoever reads this for putting up with my frustration with the car.
Second part.
I have already picked up the car working fine with its new battery. According to them there is nothing more wrong and they do not believe that the car lurched. I told them to test it with the car without a battery and started with pliers, as was my case, and the tester said that he didn't want to be stranded. Hey there!!!
They say it's the tow truck's fault for ripping it out with pliers.
Well, we already know that with electric power steering, if you run out of battery you can NOT start it with pliers and go to the workshop, you run the risk of running out of steering along the way. You have to tow the car (or bring the battery to the car). Now let's see if Toyota puts it in their instruction manual. And this, laro for any electrical failure, I guess.
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