Review: Toyota T250.I Avensis Verso (2001-03)

Overview

Released in December 2001, the Toyota T250 Series I (T250.I) Avensis Verso was a seven-seat people mover. The front-wheel drive Avensis Verso was powered by Toyota’s 2.0-litre 1AZ-FE four-cylinder petrol engine with double overhead cams and variable valve timing (Toyota’s ‘VVTi’). The Avensis Verso was available with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission and in two variants: the entry-level GLX and the better-equipped Ultima.

Dimensions

Compared to the XR30 Tarago , the Avensis Verso was 100 mm shorter (at 4650 mm), 30 mm narrower (1760 mm), 95 mm lower (1675 mm) and had a 75 mm shorter wheelbase (2825 mm).

Inside, the Avensis had flexible interior arrangements – the second and third rows of seats could fold flat into the floor, while the second row could also slide, tilt and recline. The third row of seats, however, was only suitable for children. The Avensis Verso had 300 litres of luggage space behind the third row seats and a 132 litre storage box under the rear floor.

Suspension

The Avensis Verso was fitted with MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear axle.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the Avensis Verso GLX included of dual front airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters; the Ultima was further equipped with front-side airbags and front seat curtain airbags.

Features: Avensis Verso GLX and Ultima

Standard features for the Toyota Avensis Verso GLX included a six speaker sound system with CD player, air conditioning, velour upholstery, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, a tilt adjustable steering wheel and an immobiliser.

The Avensis Verso Ultima was further equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, woodgrain interior trim, privacy glass, roof rails and a rear spoiler. Satellite navigation was available as an option for both the GLX and Ultima.

Related links

• Press Kit: Toyota T250.I Avensis Verso (December 2001)

Review: Toyota T250.II Avensis Verso (2003-10)

Overview

Released in December 2003, the Toyota T250 Series II (T250.II) Avensis Verso featured a new 2.4-litre engine, new electronically controlled transmission, improved equipment levels and upgraded suspension with linear-control valve dampers.

Visually, the T250.II Avensis Verso could be identified by its new headlights, radiator grille, bumpers, body-coloured exterior mirrors and a glass radio antenna. Inside, there was a new dark grey colour scheme, seat trim, steering wheel, instruments, more supportive front seats, UV-cut windscreen glass and front row vanity mirrors.

Safety equipment

Compared to its T250.I predecessor, safety equipment for the T250.II Avensis Verso was substantially unchanged, though an improved brake master cylinder improved braking performance.

Features

Features were also improved with climate control air conditioning and cruise control made standard across the range.

Brochure

• Brochure: Toyota T250.II Avensis Verso (September 2007)

Related links

• Press Kit: Toyota XA30.II RAV4 and T250.II Avensis Verso with 2.4-litre 2AZ-FE engines (November 2003)
• Wikipedia.org: Toyota T250 Avensis Verso

Recalls: Toyota T250 Avensis Verso

Overview

Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: Toyota T250 Avensis Verso

Toyota T250 Avensis Verso: potential fuel leak

In February 2005, a recall was issued for Toyota T250 Avensis Verso vehicles due to possible leakage from the fuel tank inlet pipe and breather tube caused by corrosion (PRA 2005/7534).

2001-03 Toyota T250 Avensis Verso: Takata airbag recall #1

In April 2013, a recall was issued for Avensis Verso vehicles manufactured between 26 April 2001 and 8 May 2003. In these vehicles, the front passenger airbag inflator may have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. In the event of a crash, the inflator may therefore rupture and cause abnormal deployment of the front passenger airbag, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant. The recalled Avensis Verso vehicles were in the VIN range JTE GH**** 00001012 to JTE GH**** 05014381 (PRA 2013/13544).

2003-08 Toyota T250 Avensis Verso: Takata airbag recall #2

In May 2015 and June 2015, recalls were issued for Toyota T250 Avensis Verso vehicles because the inflator propellant wafers within the passenger’s front airbag may be susceptible to moisture intrusion. If this occurred, the inflator assembly may rupture during deployment and metallic fragments could contact the occupant. While the recall was issued in May 2015, it was not expected that replacement parts would be available until early 2016 (PRA 2015/14701). The VINs of the recalled Avensis Verso vehicles were as follows –

• Avensis Verso ACM20 (manufactured from 23 May 2003 to 1 October 2003):
  • JTE GH23B # 05014757 to JTE GH23B # 05017264;
• Avensis Verso ACM21 (manufactured from 1 October 2003 to 30 March 2007):
  • JTE GD23B # 0035444 to JTE GD23B # 00069178; and,
  • JTE GD23B # 05073592 to JTE GD23B # 05084237.
• Avensis Verso ACM21 (manufactured from April 2007 to December 2008):
  • JTE GD23B # 00069186 to JTE GD23B # 00075933 (PRA 2015/14794).

2009 Toyota Avensis Verso: Takata airbag recall #3

In October 2016, a recall was issued for Toyota Avensis Verso vehicles that were manufactured from 6 January 2009 to 25 December 2009. In these vehicles, the front passenger’s airbag inflator was susceptible to moisture intrusion and this could cause degradation of the inflator propellant. As a result, the airbag inflator assembly could rupture on deployment, dispersing metal fragments throughout the cabin which posed a risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The recalled Toyota Avensis Verso vehicles had VINs in the range JTE GD23B # 00075926 to JTE GD23B # 00077930 (PRA 2016/15709).

2001-03 Toyota Avensis Verso: Takata airbag recall #4

In November 2018, a recall was issued for Toyota Avensis Verso vehicles that were manufactured from 3 October 2001 to 6 May 2003. Over time, propellant wafers inside the front passenger airbag could absorb moisture. In the event of airbag deployment, this could create excessive internal pressure such that the airbag inflator housing may rupture, projecting metal fragments through the airbag and into the cabin. These metal fragments posed a serious risk of injury and fatality. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17146.

2001-03 model year Toyota Avensis Verso: Takata airbag recall #5

In September 2019, recall PRA 2019/17788 was issued for 2001-03 model year Toyota Avensis Verso vehicles – this recall was an expansion of recall PRA 2018/17146. The recalled vehicles had Takata front passenger airbags and propellant wafers inside these airbags could absorb moisture over time. In the event of airbag deployment, excessive pressure in the airbag inflator housing could cause it to rupture and metal fragments could be projected through the airbag cushion into the vehicle’s cabin. These metal fragments posed a risk of serious injury and fatality. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17788.

Search online for recalls by VIN

To see if a Toyota vehicle has been recalled, you can conduct a search on the Toyota Australia website using its VIN.

Problems and faults: Toyota T250 Avensis Verso

Overview

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Problems and faults: Toyota T250 Avensis Verso

No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Toyota T250 Avensis Verso.

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Images: Toyota T250.II Avensis Verso (2003-10)

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