Toyota Proace Verso Review: When is a van not a van?

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Here are the key findings from the video review of the Toyota Proace Verso:
- The Proace Verso is a full-sized people carrier.
- It's a joint venture with Peugeot Citroen, sharing the same platform as the Peugeot Traveller and Citroen Spacetourer.
- Available in three trim levels: Basic (Shuttle), Family, and VIP.
- A shorter wheelbase version, the Compact, is no longer available.
- It has a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine with either 148 or 174 horsepower.
- The vehicle comes with either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic transmission.
- Prices range from around £43,000 to over £56,000 for the top-spec VIP model.
- The long-wheelbase version is 5.3 meters long, similar to a full-size Range Rover.
- There's a 1,000-liter boot space up to the roofline.
- It comes with electric windows, automatic lights and wipers, air conditioning, DAB radio, and sat-nav in the entry-level model.
- The Family version includes eight seats with rails for sliding and turning them, picnic tables, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, an opening rear window, and rear parking sensors.
- The VIP model has a leather interior, a center console with storage, and more tables.
- VIP models have electrically-operated doors, heated and powered front seats with a massage function, and height/lumbar adjustment for the front seats.
- The driver has a high-up driving position.
- Cup holder is not very accessible.
- The infotainment screen is small and outdated.
- The ride is smooth and comfortable.
- The 0-62 mph time of just 8.8 seconds makes it "surprisingly nippy."
- Official fuel consumption is 37.6 mpg, but real-world driving is closer to 32 mpg.
- It leans in the corners.
- It suffers from looking a little dull.

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