Second generation (XM20; 2001–2009)

The second generation was introduced in May 2001 in Japan and also in Europe and Australia
(where it was marketed as the Avensis Verso).
The car is known as the Toyota Picnic in some markets, including Singapore and Hong Kong. Apart
from Japan, the Ipsum was also available (for Malaysia and Singapore). The commercial
"SportsVan" model continued to be available in Denmark; after the Ipsum/Picnic was discontinued
Toyota Denmark applied the SportsVan name to a commercial version of the Toyota Verso (R20).
It features an enlarged wheelbase, rear air conditioners and inner room for seven seats. There is also
an optional roof rack that provides ability to carry outdoor equipment. The seats can be pushed
forward and flat for various configurations.
Engine options included a 2.0-litre 1AZ-FE petrol engine producing 150 PS (110 kW), a 2.4-litre
2AZ-FE petrol engine and a 2.0-litre 1CD-FTV D-4D turbodieselengine producing 116 PS (85
kW).
It received its facelift in October 2003, featuring a redesigned front and rear bumper, new LED type
rear lamps, interior trim and new alloy rims.[1]
In Australia, the Avensis Verso was available from 2001 to 2010 and was back-to-back winner of
Australia's Best People Mover award in 2002 and 2003.[2] There were two models, the 2001–2003
ACM20R and the 2003–2010 ACM21R and both came in two trim levels, the base GLX and the
Ultima with upgraded interior trim and roof rails. The ACM20R model came in 3 variants with all
having the 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engine. The GLX was available with either a 4-speed automatic or a 5-
speed manual transmission while the Ultima was only available with the 4-speed automatic.[3] The
2004 model ACM21R arrived with a minor facelift and an upgraded 2.4 L 2AZ-FE engine. Both the
GLX and Ultima variants were now only available with the 4-speed automatic. The entire model
line was discontinued in late 2010.