Speaking of SUVs, we would like the Matrix to attract a few potential SUV buyers, because the gas mileage is quite good. The cargo area, while not immense, is larger than that of the Golf or Protege 5, and if you fold down the rear seats and the front passenger seat, you can shove in an eight foot long object - which is more than you can do in a Ford Escape or Mazda Tribute. The Matrix has four doors in addition to the traditional rear gate, with room for five in a pinch. Indeed, younger people tended to think the station wagon design was truly cool, while older people tended to like the utility of the fold-flat rear seats and easy access to the cargo area. The Matrix is a crossover vehicle, designed to attract younger buyers to Toyota, which it has been doing with some success. (The engines are actually very similar but have different heads and valve technologies). Though the base Matrix uses a Corolla engine - 130 horsepower, detuned in the all wheel drive model to 123 horsepower - it sounds very close to the XRS' trick 180 horse version. Aimed square at younger buyers, the Matrix has a trendy station-wagon design, an all wheel drive option, and "lifestyle" options such as an optional navigation system and a standard AC electrical outlet.
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With manual transmission and two wheel drive:Ģ9 city, 36 highway (XR, Standard) 25 city, 30 highway (XRS)īased on the comfortable but bland Toyota Corolla, the Toyota Matrix swaps the Corolla's personality for a Celica feel, even on the models without the Celica's 180 horse engine. Lots of power noises but average acceleration red backlightingīrakes, acceleration (XRS), economy, handling Review Notes: Toyota Matrix XR (similar to Pontiac Vibe) and XRS (similar to Vibe GT)
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