Does Toyota Verso have BMW engine?
The Verso 1.6 D-4D compact MPV will be the first Toyota be equipped with an engine supplied by the BMW Group under a contract agreed by the manufacturers two years ago.
Does Toyota Verso have timing belt or chain?
All Verso engines use a maintenance-free timing chain and the oil filters are cheaper than before. The engine bay layout is designed to make access as easy as possible – minimising labour time and costs. Although higher than many modern hatchbacks, Toyota Verso emissions are acceptable considering the size of the car.
What is the BMW N47 engine?
BMW N47 is a four-cylinder common rail diesel engine that has many improvements over its predecessor, the M47. In 2014 it was replaced with the B47.
When should a Toyota timing chain be replaced?
between 80,000 and 120,000 miles
Unless there is a specific fault, the timing chain should be replaced between 80,000 and 120,000 miles. Chain problems are frequent in automobiles with increasing mileage. If you’re driving an older car or one with a lot of miles on it, keep an eye out for signs that the timing chain is failing.
Is the new Toyota Verso a sporty MPV?
An MPV made by Toyota is not exactly the first car you would associate with sportiness or exciting dynamics, but the success of the Ford S-Max and the VXR version of the Vauxhall Zafira means that every new MPV tries to sell itself as an exciting car as well as a practical one. The new Toyota Verso is no exception.
Is this the Toyota Verso with 7 seats?
This is the Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D TR, a Vauxhall Zafira or Renault Grand Scenic-rivalling seven-seat compact MPV.
What is the difference between the Toyota Corolla and the verso?
But unlike the Corolla-based Verso, the new car is built on a stand-alone platform (albeit one that has close links to the RAV4 and latest Avensis), which has a longer wheelbase, wider tracks and heavily revised suspension geometry.
Why is the Toyota Verso a bad car?
Unfortunately for Toyota, the sporting angle is spoiled by an artificial feel to the steering, which makes it difficult to guide along a twisty road with confidence. That’s a shame, because the Verso grips well, the gearbox has a pleasant, if rather light, throw and the 229lb ft supplied by the refined 2.