subject: The Toyota Corolla Ascent Its Absolutely Reliable [print this page] For all their perceived virtues - including almost absolute reliability, great durability, low operating costs, and high resale - the used Toyota Corollas of yore were atypical Japanese automotive appliances, meaning four-wheeled white goods that didn't even try getting your glands going in the visual, dynamic, or driving departments.
Corolla's engine is the pick of the bunch, no risk. With the sophistication of VVT-i variable valve timing added to its already brimming larder of technical features, the 1ZZ-FE engine makes more power than any here and runs the largerMitsubishi Lancer close for maximum torque, while boasting the group's highest specific power output and the best power-to-weight ratio.
.The only less-than-impressive aspect is the clunky gearshift, which has very easy operation, but with notchier, noisier travels between the slots. Slightly lower than average gearing means the Corolla also sounds a bit busier than its rivals when cruising.
.The medium-weighted steering points fairly faithfully and the car handles confidently, even when pushed into corners at top speeds, because the Ascent maintains composure with its well balanced handling attitudes. The all-disc brakes perform strongly under duress, especially in situations where the ABS proves that it's money well spent.
Anyone familiar with Corolla cabins will soon appreciate that this is a big advance. For example, adult-size back legroom is a first for Corolla. While rear headroom is merely adequate, and the decently deep cushion is a tad firm and flat for some tastes, the rear bench is the group's most accommodating overall.
The front buckets are very acceptable, too, as is the interior's presentation; with the exception of the unlovely moulded headlining. But the almost matt-black Euro-style centre stack and crisply legible, green-tinged instruments are a revelation for Corolla.
You might quibble that the big, grabby radio buttons are a slight stretch too far, and/or that the cream-coloured 'Ivory' trim is too easily sullied. Otherwise, the cabin scores strongly because it no longer champions coke-bottle plastics or Best And Less visuals.Search Used Toyota Cars for Sale Wexford for a car that suits your needs.
