 It is my first car with CVT automatic trans. and It took me time to get used to it...it is very slow on a startup and on response to acceleration. With cvt trans. Car obviously takes more gas and on a cold day car dragging herself This model is a basic car which will get you from point A to point B without a problem.Comfortable to drive, we love interior, including a standard blue-tooth and cruise control.I installed remote starter which saves a lot of hustle in a cold winter day. On the 2014 and up models, you have to live a key with the module in a dash board, this is a big drawback.The engine is underpowered and that's the reason for O.K. fuel consumption, not an excellent.I wish Toyota would go forward and upgrade to. 6-7 speed automatic transmission It has been 4 years now and I am updating the status: It is a very simple, slightly underpowered car, but it you are looking for an everyday commute, it is a good car. I wish again, it would come with a 6-8 speed automatic vs CVT.For four years she survived my wife’s beating and every day abuse on Toronto and Scarborough roads, I shanged a battery month ago, it just died on -25 day..... car runs with no problems otherwise. Good perches..