Toyota Ractis Explained

Toyota Ractis
Manufacturer:Toyota
Production:October 2005 – December 2017
Class:Mini MPV
Body Style:5-door hatchback
Platform:Toyota B platform
Predecessor:Toyota Yaris Verso/Fun Cargo

The is a mini MPV produced by Japanese automaker Toyota. It is a five-seater mini MPV based on the Vitz, and was introduced in October 2005 as the successor of the Yaris Verso/FunCargo. The name "Ractis" is derived from "Run", "Activity" and "Space".[1]

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First generation (XP100; 2005)

First generation
Production:October 2005 – November 2010
Assembly:Japan: Toyota City, Aichi (Takaoka plant);[2] Kanegasaki, Iwate (Kanto Auto Works)[3]
Wheelbase:25501NaN1
Length:39551NaN1
Width:16951NaN1
Height:1640–
Weight:1120–
Model Code:XP100

The first generation Ractis was initially only sold in Japan, and was available at Toyopet Store dealerships. A minor change was released on December 20, 2007 with new headlights and tail lights. Sales in Hong Kong started from October 2009.[4]

Second generation (XP120; 2010)

Second generation
Assembly:Japan: Kanegasaki, Iwate (Kanto Auto Works)
Related:Toyota Vitz (XP130)
Wheelbase:25501NaN1
Length:39951NaN1
Width:16951NaN1
Height:1585–
Weight:1090–
Successor:Toyota Proace City (Europe)
Model Code:XP120

The second generation Ractis was unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show as the .[5] [6] The Ractis is produced at the Iwate plant by Kanto Auto Works. It is available in 1.3 L and 1.5 L engines with G, X and S grades in Japan. The introduction of the Verso-S marked the re-entry of Toyota into the European B-MPV segment.

When it hit the market, the Verso-S had the shortest overall length of any mini MPV in Europe.[7] The Verso-S is available with a choice of two engines, a 1.3-litre petrol unit or a 1.4-litre D-4D turbo-diesel unit, both mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

The petrol derivative is also offered with an optional, Multidrive S CVT, which features a seven speed, sequential paddle shift mode. The petrol model delivers a combined fuel economy of 18.2km/L and emissions of 127 g/km. The diesel model delivers 23.25km/L and 113 g/km respectively.[8]

Toyota UK discontinued the Verso-S in 2013. On June 30, 2016, Toyota confirmed that the Ractis reached the end of production for Japanese, Hong Kong and Macau markets, but the Verso-S continued to be produced for European markets until 2017. Sales of the Ractis in Japan ended on August 31, 2016. It was succeeded by the Toyota Tank/Roomy.

The five-seater variant of the facelifted XP170 Sienta, the Funbase, which was released on September 11, 2018, is also considered as the successor of the Ractis.

Subaru Trezia

Subaru announced a rebadged OEM version of the Ractis for the Japanese market on November 29, 2010. Known as the, the badge engineered model receives unique bumpers, grille, bonnet, front fenders, headlights, rear finisher and tail light lenses. The name "Trezia" derives from the English language word "treasure".

Engines available consisted of a 1.3-litre 1NR-FE and 1.5-litre 1NZ-FE, coupled with a CVT. Front-wheel drive is offered as the entry level layout for both engines, with all-wheel drive available as an upgrade on the 1.5-litre version. In January 2011, Subaru debuted an STI tuned "Trezia STI" at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

The Trezia is also sold in Europe in LHD form, but not in RHD markets such as the United Kingdom or Ireland.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://www2.toyota.co.jp/toyotajp/faq/entry/6743.php . ja:ラクティスの車名の由来は何ですか? . toyota.jp . 2011-03-19. ja.
  2. Web site: History of KANTO AUTO WORKS . Kanto-aw.co.jp . 2010-07-16.
  3. Web site: Kanto Auto Works, Ltd . Kanto-aw.co.jp . 2010-07-16.
  4. Web site: 豐田 Ractis 行貨正式引入香港,香港第一車網,Inside Logic Media Limited,2009-10-2 . Car1.hk . 2009-10-02 . 2010-10-22. zh.
  5. Web site: ラクティス . Toyota.jp . 2011-09-04 . 2012-08-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120814143035/http://toyota.jp/ractis/index.html . dead .
  6. Web site: Verso S . Toyota .
  7. Web site: Paris Preview: Toyota Verso-S gets an iQ-inspired makeover . Autoblog.com . 2010-08-31 . 2010-09-26.
  8. Web site: Paris Show: Toyota Targets Honda Jazz / Fit with New Verso-S MPV . Carscoop . 2010-09-30. 2010-10-01.