The "Spacio" nameplate was only used in Japan, where it was exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store dealerships.

Its body panels were stamped by long time Toyota supplier Kanto Auto Works.

In addition, the interior is specially equipped with plated side door handles, CD, cassette and audio with multi-electronic tuner.

[1] It entered the European market as the first generation Corolla Verso later in the same year after being shown at the September 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show.

[1] The Japanese market Corolla Spacio has a third row seat that can be folded for storage space.