More about the Toyota Verso
Is the Toyota Verso Approved to Tow?
Yes — the Verso is approved for towing, and all our towbars are manufactured and fitted to full European standards, including 94/20/EC type approval. The Verso was discontinued in 2018 with no direct replacement, so this page covers existing owners rather than new-car buyers — always check the exact rating on your car's VIN plate, as this varies by generation and engine.
What Can the Toyota Verso Tow?
With a practical MPV body and a range of petrol and diesel engines, the Verso is a capable family tow car. It's well suited to:
- Small to medium caravans
- Box trailers and utility trailers
- Motorcycle trailers
- Small boat or jet ski trailers
- Towbar-mounted bike racks
Toyota Verso Towing Capacity
Exact figures depend on your specific generation and engine, and the details on your car's VIN plate, but approximate towing weights are:
- Braked trailer: approx 1,300 kg
- Maximum towball nose weight: approx 55 kg
Always confirm the exact rated capacity for your specific Verso before towing.
Which Towbar Suits My Verso?
We offer fixed flange, fixed swan neck, and detachable swan neck towbars for the Verso (worth confirming this matches current fitment before publishing, as I haven't had this specifically confirmed for this model).
A fixed flange towbar has a flat mounting plate with the tow ball bolted on separately. It's the most versatile option for bike racks, since almost all towbar-mounted cycle carriers are designed to clamp onto a flange plate, and it's generally the more affordable choice.
A fixed swan neck towbar is a single moulded piece with no separate plate, giving a neater, more streamlined look and a narrower profile that's less likely to trigger the Verso's rear parking sensors. It suits owners who tow or carry bikes regularly and want a permanent fitting.
A detachable swan neck towbar offers the same neat look, but the towball unclips and stores away when not in use, keeping the rear of the car looking completely standard day to day.
Electrics for Your Toyota Verso Towbar
We fit a dedicated, vehicle-specific wiring loom — not a universal bypass relay — so your towbar electrics integrate correctly with the Verso's onboard safety and lighting systems. A 13-pin electrics kit is recommended for towing a caravan, while a 7-pin kit covers basic trailer or bike rack lighting.