Toyota Matrix
The Matrix is a compact hatchback with dynamic stylings. Its twin, the Pontiac Vibe, will not be released in 2011. This Toyota shares its platform and drivetrain with the Corolla. A 1.8-litre engine comes as standard equipment in the base models, while the XR, XRS and AWD come with a 158-hp 2.4-litre four-cylinder unit. All offer manual or automatic transmissions except the AWD model, which is only available as an automatic.
Toyota Matrix
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$24,070 |
| Fees | CA$1,465 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$453/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 l I-4 |
| Power | 158 hp @ 6,000 rpm (118 kW) |
| Torque | 162 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (220 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Wagon |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.3 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 549 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 209 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/55R16 |
| Rear tires | P205/55R16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,364 mm (172″) |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69″) |
| Height | 1,560 mm (61″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,598 mm (102″) |
| Front track | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,521 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,480 kg (3,263 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 561 l and 1,399 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg (1,499 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 10/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |