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produced by Japanese automaker

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. 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". __TOC__

First generation (XP100; 2005)

The first generation Ractis was initially only sold in Japan, and was available at ''

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'' dealerships. A minor change was released on December 20, 2007 with new headlights and tail lights. Sales in Hong Kong started from October 2009. File:Toyota Ractis 03.jpg, 2005–2007 Toyota Ractis (Japan) File:Toyota Ractis X Package 1300 SCP100.JPG, 2007–2010 Toyota Ractis 1.3 X Package (Japan) File:Toyota Ractis X Package 1300 SCP100 Rear.JPG, 2007–2010 Toyota Ractis 1.3 X Package (Japan)

Second generation (XP120; 2010)

The second generation Ractis was unveiled at the

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as the . 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. The Verso-S is available with a choice of two engines, a 1.3-litre

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unit or a 1.4-litre D-4D

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unit, both mated to a six-speed

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. 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 and emissions of 127 g/km. The diesel model delivers and 113 g/km respectively. 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. File:Toyota Verso-S 1.33 VVT-i Life – Heckansicht (1), 31. März 2011, Mettmann.jpg, Toyota Verso-S 1.3 Life (pre-facelift, Germany) File:Toyota Ractis Welcab Type II.JPG, Toyota Ractis Welcab Type II (pre-facelift, Japan) File:Toyota Ractis G (P120) front.JPG, Toyota Ractis G (facelift, Japan) File:Toyota Ractis G (P120) rear.JPG, Toyota Ractis G (facelift, Japan) File:Toyota Ractis Lepice (DBA-NCP120) front.jpg, Toyota Ractis Lepice (Japan) File:Toyota Ractis Lepice (DBA-NCP120) rear.jpg, Toyota Ractis Lepice (Japan) File:Toyota Verso S Cockpit.JPG, Toyota Verso-S interior

Subaru Trezia

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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.

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is offered as the entry level layout for both engines, with

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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. File:Subaru Trezia 1.4D Active – Frontansicht, 26. September 2012, Wuppertal.jpg, Subaru Trezia 1.4D Active (Germany) File:Subaru Trezia 1.4D Active – Heckansicht, 26. September 2012, Wuppertal.jpg, Subaru Trezia 1.4D Active (Germany)

References

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