2017 Toyota Corolla Ascent Manual Sedan Review | A Small Sedan With Big Dimensions
Space is a wonderful thing to have. Australia’s biggest cities are fast running out of it as McMansions dominate shrinking land packages in suburban fringes, while city centres feature ever-taller apartment living. The squeeze is on.
The automotive world is almost the exact opposite though as each generation of new car gets bigger. More space and more power are the mantra of advertising claims around the world.
It comes as no surprise then to find that Australia’s favourite small car, the Corolla, isn't a small car at all. In fact the current Corolla sedan, which is larger than the hatch model it shares its name with, is almost as big as a Camry from twenty years ago.
Vehicle Style: Small sedan
Price: $21,240 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 103kW/173Nm 1.8-litre 4cyl petrol | 6sp manual
Fuel Economy Claimed: 6.8 l/100km | Tested: 8.2 l/100km
OVERVIEW
The Corolla sedan’s three-model range starts here, with the Ascent manual, and though it’s no longer a sub $20k bargain, at $21,240 before on roads, the Corolla Ascent sedan shouldn't bust the budget.