Toyota Corolla Ascent

04-October-2007

• Vital Stats
• Price 

  $20,990 - $22,990

• Safety         
• Eco-friendly         
• Economical         
• Runs on 

  Unleaded 

• Parking           
• Storage       
• Boot 

  283 litres 

• Cupholders 

  2

• Comfort         

Who would drive this car?

City chicks who want a basic, 5-door hatchback without all the extra frills.

Price

$20,990 (6-speed manual) or $22,990 (4-speed auto).

Colours

Glacier White. Other colours at extra cost: metallic Aztec Blue, Graphite or Sterling Silver; mica Ink (black) or Dynamic Blue; or mica metallic Shimmer (silver) or Wildfire (red).

Goodies

* 6-speaker stereo

* Power steering, front windows and outdoor mirrors

* Air con

* Remote central locking and front and back spoiler.

Easy to park?

A breeze! So compact!

Storage

Glovebox, sunnies holder, centre console, front and rear door pockets and 2 map pockets.

Comfy seats?

Yes! The front ones are sports-style bucket seats (they 'snuggle' you). 5 seats.

How big's the booty?

283 litres, and the back seats fold back.

Cup holders

2 retractable ones in the front.

Safety

* ABS (anti-lock brakes)

* EBD (electronic brake-force distribution)

* Brake assist

* Front SRS airbags

* Headlights-on warning

* Front passenger pretensioner and force-limiter seatbelts

* Automatic-locking retractor rear seatbelts for child seats

* Back seat lap/sash seatbelt.

Security

Engine immobiliser, security-coded radio and cargo cover.

Eco rating

4/5. It releases 174g of carbon dioxide per kilometre.

Fuel economy

7.4 litres of fuel will get you about 100km.

Extra options

* Cruise control

* Front-seat side airbags

* Curtain airbags

* Back-seat airbags

* 6-CD changer

* Audio controls on steering wheel

* Towbar

* Leather-bound gear knob and sports/prestige steering wheel

* 15-inch alloy wheels

* Metallic or mica paint

* DVD satellite navigation system.

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