Verso Innovation

Toyota Easy Flat-7 Seating

When the second and third rows of seats are folder completely flat the boot floor is 1,839mm in length. The cargo space is also wide, with storage capacity reaching 178 litres when all rear seats are upright. The result is a seven-seat MPV that can carry all passengers in comfort.

*Available on Verso 7-seat model.

How does it work?

Operation is via levers which are designed and positioned for maximum ease of use. Rear seats can be folded in one quick easy motion. There’s no need to remove the headrests - simply tilt the seat back all the way forward and the cushion drops downwards, creating a flat surface.

Both outside second row seats have fold-down levers that can be operated from either side of the car.

Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH)

Much of the pride in ownership of a vehicle comes from the comfort levels experienced within the car when travelling. As a function of Superior Quality, Toyota engineers strive to reduce NVH to the lowest possible level without totally insulating the driver from the outside world; ensuring they remain safe and aware of situations on the road.

How does it work?

NVH can originate from the engine, driveline and brakes. Systems such as cooling fans or climate control can also contribute, as do external sources including tyre contact with the road surface and wind noise. Many problems are generated as vibrations transmitted along a variety of paths, then radiated acoustically into the cabin. Others are generated acoustically, and then attenuated via various barriers until they reach the cabin. Vibrations are sensed at the steering wheel, through the seat and pedals, or the floor.

NVH testing used to take place on early prototypes. Now as much of the work as possible uses computer-aided predictive techniques.

The materials used in Toyota vehicles are tested and chosen for their sound damping properties:

  • Anti-vibration structure is employed to reduce body vibration
  • Engine and road noise insulation is largely the task of sound deadening materials positioned at critical areas in the vehicle
  • Airflow management, particularly over the windscreen, wipers and exterior mirrors, plus the use of effective door and window seals, reduce the perceived wind noise. Toyota strives to make the aerodynamics of its cars, as measured by the drag coefficient, best in class. Drag coefficient indicates aerodynamic efficiency of the body: the lower Cd is, the better.
  • Underbody protection will reduce the noise generated as road dirt is thrown up against the underside of the vehicle
  • Outer door panel damping material contributes to the satisfying ‘clunk’ as the door is closed

Acoustic windshield

The Acoustic windshield uses sound insulated glass for improved NVH levels. Sound insulation film is laminated into the acoustic glass to achieve a higher level of sound proofing

Model Drag coefficient

  • Auris 0.29
  • Avensis 0.28
  • AYGO 0.30
  • Corolla 0.28
  • Hilux 0.36 - 0.39
  • iQ 0.30
  • Prius 0.26
  • RAV4 0.31
  • Urban Cruiser 0.30
  • Verso 0.30
  • Yaris 0.30