All 2009 Toyota Matrix Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 15,975 - 25,490
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Avg Price
Used
$ 12,494
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (60%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (52%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (70%) |
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| Safety (50%) |
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| General Appreciation (60%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (70%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No stability control on base model
Must lock trunk by key
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Crank windows & manual door locks
A/C not standard
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Price
Versatility
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (72%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (75%) |
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| General Appreciation (70%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (70%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Torque steer with the 2.4L engine
Controversial dashboard
4-speed autobox (base model)
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Choice of 2 engines
AWD is back
Disc brakes with ABS
Ergonomics
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (77%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (72%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (70%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Fat rear pillars
Expensive XRS variant
Styling won't please everybody
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Newfound torque with 2.4-liter engine
Spacious and practical
Lots of trims to choose from
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