Ractis Toyota: specifications, description and price

The Ractis Toyota subcompact was launched in 2005. It was built on the NCP60 platform. And despite the fact that this car was not supplied to Russia, many residents of our country own it. There is even a real opportunity to buy it, because there are a lot of ads for sale. But more on that later.

Briefly about the model

It's really a compact car. In length, it is slightly less than 4 meters (3,955 mm, to be more precise). The width reaches 1 695 mm. And in height - 1 640 mm. But this is only a 2WD version. All-wheel-drive models are higher by another 2 centimeters.

The car looks rather unusual due to its clearance. For Russian roads it is too small - only 15.5 centimeters. Therefore, it is better to drive this car around the city and the roads, and ignore the roads.

It is worth noting that the car Ractis Toyota immediately became popular. Only at the very beginning of production 8 700 copies were sold. And this is for only one month! And such a popular car became because in it the developers succeeded in combining such qualities as comfort, convenience and quality.

First cars

The very first models of the Ractis Toyota were offered with three different engines. One of them had 1.3 liters of volume, and two others - 1.5 liters. The first of the above produced power of 87 horsepower. And two others - 110 and 105 hp.

But the main thing in this car is not dynamics and speed. The main advantage is comfort and equipment. Even the very first versions of the Ractis Toyota were offered with glass panoramic roofs. Inside, the Optitron dashboard, a "climate", a two-way steering wheel, as well as such important systems as ABS, EBD, VSC and TRC were installed inside. Moreover, experts have equipped the model with all kinds of pockets, shelves, hooks and other containers for storing various things. And all this in the basic configuration. But the potential buyer could choose one of the seven optional packages.

The second generation began to be produced in 2010. Then they continued to deliver the car to Europe. The first generation did not enjoy popularity there, so exports stopped. But in 2010 everything got better. True, Toyota Ractis is known in Europe under a different name. There it is sold as Verso-S. And by the way, European customers are offered versions with a diesel engine.

1st generation

Now you can talk about the cost. And it will be logical to begin with the first generation. So, for 300 000 rubles you can buy a 2006 car with a 1.3-liter 87-horsepower engine and an "automatic". In good condition, but with a solid mileage of 120-150 thousand kilometers.

Somewhere for 60 thousand more expensive will be a car that was released a year earlier. But with a 1.5-liter 110-horsepower engine. 300-350 thousand rubles for the first generation version is a good price. There are cars for 150-200 thousand, for example. However, in this case it is better to check the car before buying at the SRT. So that later no surprises such as those that have passed through an accident are revealed. Otherwise, then you have to overpay for repairs. And, as the car is rare, it will be expensive.

2nd generation

For what price can you buy a newer Toyota Ractis? Characteristics of models produced after 2010, better, and hence the price will be more. But for 500-600 thousand rubles you can buy a car in good condition and without mileage in Russia. With a 1.5-liter engine and an "automatic". In this case, the machine will be in the G-configuration. This means that it has a sport mode, a climate, a start / stop button, a multifunctional steering wheel, a cruise, an onboard computer, a back janitor, a factory tint, repeaters of turn signals, an armrest and high-quality tires. In general, everything that can only be needed.

Approximately for the same price, you can also buy the 2015 model year. Only in the basic configuration and with a 1.4-liter 99-horsepower engine.

In general, if you want to get yourself a reliable, comfortable and sound subcompact - you can make a choice in favor of this model. If, of course, do not confuse the steering wheel located on the right.