Toyota Corolla Spacio

Not to be confused with Toyota Spacia.

The Toyota Corolla Spacio is a compact MPV sold by Toyota under the Corolla nameplate. The "Spacio" nameplate was only used in Japan, where it was exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store dealerships. From 2001 in Europe, the second generation Corolla Spacio used the Corolla Verso nameplate instead.

Toyota Corolla Spacio
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-door wagon
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel drive
Chronology
Successor	Toyota Corolla Rumion Toyota Passo Sette

The "Spacio" name is taken from the Italian word "spazio", which means "space".

First generation (E110; 1997)

First generation (E110)
Corolla Spacio (pre-facelift)
Overview
Production	January 1997 – 2001
Body and chassis
Related	Toyota Corolla (E110)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.6 L 4A-FE I4 1.8 L 7A-FE I4
Transmission	4-speed automatic
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 the Avensis. Its body panels were stamped by long time Toyota supplier Kanto Auto Works. The Spacio received a facelift in April 1999.

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.

In May 2000, the "White Pearl Limited" edition was released. 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)
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  Corolla Spacio (facelift)
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  Corolla Spacio (facelift)
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  Corolla Spacio Aero Tourer (facelift)

Second generation (E120; 2001)

Second generation (E120)
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	Petrol: 1.5 L 1NZ-FE I4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE I4
Transmission	4-speed automatic
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. It entered the European market as the first generation Corolla Verso later in the same year after being shown at the September 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Spacio received a facelift in April 2003 for the Japanese market. It was discontinued in Japan in June 2007 and replaced by both the Corolla Rumion (5-seater) and Passo Sette (7-seater).

Markets

Japan

The second generation Corolla Spacio was available in V, X and X "G-Edition" grade levels with either 1.5-litre 1NZ-FE or 1.8-litre 1ZZ-FE petrol engine option, as well as S Aero Tourer grade with only 1.8-litre petrol engine option offered. The four-wheel drive option was only available for 1.8-litre petrol engine option. Only 4-speed automatic transmission option was offered for the Japanese market. The V grade was dropped for the facelifted model.

The Japanese market Corolla Spacio has a third row seat that can be folded for storage space.

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  Corolla Spacio X "G-Edition" (pre-facelift)
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  Corolla Spacio X (facelift)
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  Corolla Spacio X (facelift)
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  Third row seat

Europe

Main article: Toyota Corolla Verso (E120)