Toyota Matrix

Toyota Matrix
Production period:	2002-2014
Class :	Compact class
Body versions :	Station wagon
Successor:	Toyota C-HR

The Toyota Matrix is a compact model sold in North America by the Japanese automaker Toyota between 2002 and 2014 .

While the Matrix is ​​being built in Cambridge , Ontario , Canada , its sister models, the Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Voltz (2002-2004), will be manufactured by NUMMI, a joint venture between General Motors and Toyota in Fremont, California since the 1980s .

Technically, the Matrix and its siblings are based on the Toyota Corolla's e-platform .

Toyota Matrix

First generation (2002-2008)

1st generation
Toyota Matrix (2002-2004)
Production period:	2002-2008
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.8 liters (88–135 kW)
Length:	4351 mm
Width:	1775 mm
Height:	1539 mm
Wheelbase :
Empty weight :	1255 kg

The Matrix appeared in the fall of 2002 for the 2003 model year. It differs from the Pontiac Vibe in the differently designed front and rear sections.

From 2002 to 2006, the Vibe was offered as a basic model, a more powerful GT and an all-wheel drive model. For the 2007 model year, the model range was limited to the basic model; All-wheel drive and GT models no longer met the new emissions standards in the USA.

The Matrix uses 1.8-liter, 16-valve, four-cylinder in-line engines, with 94–97 kW (128–132 hp) in the basic model (manual or automatic) and 88–94 kW (120–128 hp) in the all-wheel drive version (automatic only) ) and in the XRS (only six-speed manual transmission) produce 122–135 kW (167–183 hp).

For the 2005 model year, there was a slight facelift with changes to the front and rear lights and a redesign of the dashboard.

Toyota Matrix (2005-2008)

Toyota Matrix logo

Second generation (2008-2014)

2nd generation
Production period:	2008-2014
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.8–2.4 liters (98–117 kW)
Length:	4366-4371 mm
Width:	1763 mm
Height:	1547-1593 mm
Wheelbase :	2601 mm
Empty weight :

Parallel to the Pontiac Vibe, the second model generation of the Toyota Matrix came onto the market in February 2008. The new model grew slightly in its dimensions to 4.36 meters in length and 1.60 meters in height and is slightly more aggressive in design than the Pontiac Vibe. A 1.8-liter four-cylinder with 132 hp and a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 158 hp are used as engines. A 5-speed manual transmission is available for the smaller engine, and an optional 4-speed automatic transmission. In addition to the manual transmission, a 5-speed automatic is available for the 2.4 l.

The Matrix is ​​available in the versions Standard, S and XRS. All-wheel drive is optionally available in the S version.

Web links

Commons : Toyota Matrix  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Official website