Toyota

Verossa VR25

2001-2004RWD

280 hp

0-100 in 5.8s

About the Toyota Verossa VR25

The Verossa VR25 is the last of the 1JZ-GTE saloons and the one nobody remembers. Toyota built it as the replacement for the Chaser and Cresta, with polarising retro-influenced styling that killed sales in Japan and left the car forgotten — while underneath sat the same 280 hp single-turbo VVT-i 1JZ-GTE and rear-wheel-drive platform as the JZX110 Mark II.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability80/100

Economy55/100

Insurance Cost48/100

Import Price55/100

Maintenance52/100

Practicality78/100

Parts Availability55/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

5/10 · Moderate DIY

BEAMS NA inline-six — easy mechanically, oddball parts catalogue.

Technical Specs

Engine

2.5L Turbo (1JZ-GTE VVT-i)

Drivetrain

RWD

Horsepower

280 hp

Torque

378 Nm

Weight

1500 kg

0-100 km/t

5.8s

Production Years

2001-2004

Investment Grade

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$31,806

🇪🇺 €29,180

📅 Last 12 months▲ +10%

📆 Last 5 years▲ +29%

Price history

$24,656

2021

$25,721

2022

$26,785

2023

$27,850

2024

$28,915

2025

$31,806

2026

Investment Grade · Solid

The Toyota Verossa VR25 (2001-2004) sits in a solid mid-tier position, offering bulletproof reliability (80/10) that owners routinely daily-drive paired with low running costs (52/10 maintenance). The RWD platform attracts a steady enthusiast following, and parts remain widely available (55/10). Market-wise values are up a healthy +10.0% year-on-year while a rarity score of 39/100 means there is usually plenty of choice on the market — accessible next to Grade A and S cars, with condition and mileage doing most of the pricing work.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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