Toyota Matrix
Toyota Matrix aslo refered as Toyota Corolla Matrix is a five-door hatchback produced between 2003 and 2014 in Cambridge, Ontario and Canada. This is the model that was derived from Toyota Corolla and assembled by joint venture together with General Motors and Toyota Motor Company. Toyota Matrix could be front-wheel drive as well as full-wheel drive. The sporty hatchback was popular in Mexico, Canada and The United States.
The first generation of Toyota Matrix were manufactured between 2003 and 2008 based on platform of Toyota Corolla. The model was not changed till 2004 and the following year, model saw a minor facelift. Four-cylindered, 1.8 L engine could made 130 HP and after the restyling, it was decreased by 126 HP. Gearbox options were 4-speed automatic, 5 or 6-speed manual transmissions.
The second and last generation of Toyota Matrix was redesigned completely in 2009. There was 1.8 L engine with power of 132 HP as previous and 2.4 L capacity of 158 HP. Transmission options were 4 and 5-speed automatic and 5-speed manual. Wheelbase of Toyota Matrix was 2601 mm, Length - 4394 mm, width - 1765 mm, height - 1549 mm. The model was discountined in the United States in 2013 and following year in Canada.
10 Photos of Toyota Matrix
Featured Reviews 2016-2017
2015 BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage - exterior, interior, video
Amid the audacious design studies and automotive beauties from a bygone era gathered at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the BMW Group presents its new BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage – and in the process makes a pretty formidable statement of its own. This model is the BMW Design Team’s tribute to the 3.0 CSL, a timeless classic and iconic BMW ... read more
2016 Porsche 911 Carrera - spy photos, specs, design
Paparazzi caught high-speed tests of a prototype of the updated 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera which these days take place on the track Nurnburgring in Germany in a shot. Pleasant surprise: unlike the previous espionage photos the copy caught on a ring is deprived of any camouflage which gives the opportunity to see it better. According to the publication Motoring, citing its ... read more
2016 Volkswagen Passat - specs, interior, equipment, hybrid
Comfortable sports car 2016 Volkswagen Passat has already appeared in the market. The novelty boasts with magnificent dynamic characteristics and range of powerful engines. Overall appearance has undergone minor changes, becoming more attractive. The model is made on MQB platform.
2016 Volkswagen Passat: Complete Set
2016 Volkswagen Passat goes on sale with lots of exclusive options. Basic equipment set includes following:
- electric ... read more
2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer - changes, redesign, interior
On May 6 of the current year the premiere of the new called the Chevrolet Trailblazer last generation has taken place. This event took place in the heart of Thailand. After planned restyling appearance of 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer became most freshen. The front hood maximally updated: the original has become more powerful and a trim radiator grille, the bumper flaunts the ... read more
2017 Peugeot 3008 GT - modifications, changes, video
The novelty has received the GT prefix to the name, and its world premiere will take place in September at the Paris Motor Show in 2016. To motion of the new 2017 Peugeot 3008 GT brings 2,0-liter turbodiesel capacity of 180 hp, which works in conjunction with six-speed automatic. But information about the dynamic characteristics of the model has not been ... read more