Hyundai Matrix

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Hyundai Matrix (2001-2005)
Hyundai Matrix (2001-2005)
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Production period: 2001-2010
Class : Minivan
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines:
Otto engines : 1.6–1.8 liters
(76–90 kW)
Diesel engines :
1.5 liters
(60–81 kW)
Length: 4025-4050 mm
Width: 1740 mm
Height: 1635-1685 mm
Wheelbase : 2600 mm
Empty weight : 1323-1467 kg
successor Hyundai ix20

The Hyundai Matrix is a minivan based on the Elantra built by the Korean car manufacturer Hyundai from spring 2001 to mid-2010 .

General

Rear view

In April 2001 the car with the internal abbreviation FC ( Family Concept ) was presented for the first time at Auto Mobil International in Leipzig. This is a model specially developed for Europe and made in Turkey. The characteristic design with the step in the side window line comes from Pininfarina . The interior with space for five people offers a split, foldable and slidable rear bench seat, the angle of which can be adjusted. The GLS version , which is exclusively available, has four airbags as standard, ABS with electronic brake force distribution, belt tensioners and belt force limiters as well as three height-adjustable headrests at the rear. For the market launch in August 2001, two gasoline engines and from September 2001 a diesel engine were available.

At the same time as the presentation of the Matrix, Hyundai's European headquarters was opened in Eschborn , which is intended to ensure that the models are optimized for Europe, better support for importers and more efficient research and development work.

In 2003 there was a special model called 1.6 GLS Edition + , which included air conditioning, an on-board computer, central locking with remote control, 15-inch alloy wheels and a metallic paint finish as standard. The special model was around 1000 euros cheaper than a similarly equipped production model.

Facelift

2005

In autumn 2005, the Matrix was given a facelift and the body was given a new honeycomb radiator grille, a modified front apron and new rear lights. In addition, the three-cylinder diesel engine has been replaced by a four-cylinder engine with 75 kW (102 hp), with which the Matrix accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 14.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 164 km / h. Standard consumption is an average of 5.4 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, and an open particle filter is available as a retrofit kit.

The prices in connection with the smaller diesel engine were only slightly increased compared to the original model.

  • Hyundai Matrix (2005-2008)

  • Rear view

2008

Another revised version of the Matrix was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2008.

The front design is now based on other Hyundai models such as the i10 . The air intake, radiator grille and fog lights have been changed, and the step in the side window line is now concealed by a black film. In addition, the previously uneven front wheel arches have been redesigned, the exterior mirrors have been enlarged and the protective strip on the rear bumper has been omitted. New materials and colors are used in the interior. In addition to ABS and six airbags, ESP is now part of the standard safety equipment. The gasoline engines were not changed, but the diesel now has an output of 81 kW (110 hp) and has an open particle filter system.

Furthermore, there are now the three equipment variants Classic (basic model), Comfort (medium equipment range) and Style (top model).

  • Hyundai Matrix (2008-2010)

  • Rear view

Production of the Matrix ended in mid-2010. Its successor was the ix20 introduced in autumn 2010.

Engines

The motor supply is sufficient for the gasoline engines of 1.6 liter 76 kW up to 1.8 liter engine with 90 kW. There is also a common rail - diesel engine with three cylinders, 1.5 liters of displacement and 60 kW, by a four-cylinder engine with 81 kW and 2005 VTG was replaced.

model Displacement power Max. Torque transmission construction time
Petrol engines
1.6 1599 cc 76 kW (103 hp) at 5800 min -1 141 Nm at 4500 min -1 Five-speed manual
4- speed automatic transmission 		2001-2010
1.8 1795 cc 90 kW (122 hp) at 6000 min -1 162 Nm at 4500 min -1 Five-speed manual
4-speed automatic transmission		 2001-2010
Diesel engines
1.5 CRDi 1493 cc 60 kW (82 hp) at 4000 min -1 187 Nm at 2000 min -1 Five-speed manual transmission 2001-2005
1.5 CRDi VGT 1493 cc 75 kW (102 hp) at 4000 min -1 235 Nm at 2000 min -1 Five-speed manual transmission 2005-2008
1.5 CRDi VGT 1493 cc 81 kW (110 hp) at 4000 min -1 235 Nm at 2000 min -1 Five-speed manual transmission 2008-2010

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Auto-News online edition of July 13, 2001: "Hyundai: New compact van Matrix comes in August 2001"
  2. ↑ Car box online edition of April 17, 2007: "Retrofit soot filter for eight series"
  3. ↑ Auto-News online edition of May 17, 2005: "Hyundai Matrix 1.5 CRDi GLS: Stronger and yet economical"
  4. ↑ Auto-News online edition of March 17, 2008: "Matrix Reloaded: Hyundai shows facelift for the compact van"

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