2011 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport review - Long-term owner

Multimedia and safety technology: 6/10

The 2011 model doesn't have the latest, fully digital interface. I am happy that it easily connects to my iPhone via Bluetooth and I can get my music without issues. Safety features are fine (well, if you think four airbags is the gold standard).

Practicality: 7/10

Being quite tall, seating in the front seat can be a problem, particularly when you can't move the seat back (due to having more people in the car or a baby seat). So, I would love a bigger car. Interior space and the trunk are alright.

Driving: 8/10

It doesn't have the smooth features recent models and more premium cars have. But it's a decent drive for the price and we've never had any issues with it.  

Running costs: 8/10

There wasn't any need for extra servicing apart from the usual yearly inspection. Since we don't use it very often, it's six full tanks per year and the fuel usage is average, as expected. Insurance is cheap now (or at least average) so running costs are quite low.

Reliability: 9/10

While this 2011 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport is nothing to write home about, it's a great second hand car that has (amazingly) retained its value and strength. It's very reliable and still feels decent; more like an like an eight-year old car than a 12-year old one.