Overview & Reviews

The Matrix is an all-new model from Toyota. It offers sporty looks, enhanced cargo-carrying abilities and useful features not commonly found in small cars.

• Versatile cargo area, good gas mileage, available all-wheel drive, plumped-out features list.

• Modest torque output from engines, numb steering.

User Reviews:

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  Great Little Car - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By AndyLG - January 31 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car for the mileage and style. I got the Radiant Red exterior, and coupled with aluminum wheels and the red gauges it reminds me of my old 1979 Honda CBX motorcycle, only more practical.

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  This is One Tricked Out Pony - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Prosim25 - January 31 - 2:00 am

  This car drives like a high performance vehicle, but is a practicle utility vehicle. Inside it feels like an SUV its so big. I would recommend this car to anyone who is afraid to "grow up" to a mini-van but actually needs the cargo space and head room. And for anyone who lives around Western Massachusetts, I would HIGHLY recommend Toyota of Greenfield. After all the research that I did for this car, I only ended up paying $500 dollars over the invoice price. -Bill

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  No yours is not the only one! - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By paulette - January 26 - 10:00 am

  Bought the XR 2wd. Sluggish steering response MoonRoof LEAKS! Rattles....all over the dash, glove compartment. Overall quality feels cheap. Buttons on radio wobble, park brake lever wobbles, wires in steering column can be seen. Front cup holder is awkward, rear holder is flimsy. Red dashboard lights can be difficult to read.

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  Matrix 2003 - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Goldfishpanda - January 26 - 10:00 am

  I have had this car fro a week. So far, I really love it. I couldnt get the color I wanted no matter how hard I tried (they are selling out fast with the rebate on 2003 models). But, the car drives very well and looks cool. I like all the compartments inside to store stuff. And, it has a lot of room for the passengers. Since the vehicle is taller, I am also sitting up higher than in a normal car - almost the same hight as a mini-van. I test drove Honda, Saturn, Maza, Hyundai, and some others,a nd settled on this car as my favorite and most quiet.

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  Great car except for the transmission :( - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By tuxristo - January 13 - 7:13 pm

  I have found it to have just enough power, just enough size. I can fit anything in it. Its very comfortable on long trips. The manual transmission makes it nice to drive, since the engine is a bit small, but the great gas mileage more than makes up for it. But I dont trust it. Since the transmission failed at 108,000km with no explanation from Toyota, I am always worried that it will fail again, or that some other bearings will fail and leave me stranded, so for the last six months its been stressful to take this car on a longer trip. Theres nothing worse than not "trusting" your car! All in all, I love my Matrix, but I dont trust it.

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  Loving It! - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By fgouge - January 12 - 2:00 am

  I looked at all the SUVs in the $25,000 and this has more than any of them! What a great looking, great handling, versitle car! Its a blast to drive and a joy to ride in! Toyota did it right the first time with the car! The 6 speed and safety features are the tops! This will be my car until I pass it to my daughter in 6 years for her first car! I know it will go the distance and then some!

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  Buy XRS if you can!! - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Calshu - December 31 - 10:00 am

  Although I am very happy with my white Matrix, I am not used to 130 Horse Power (HP) after driving V6 Maxima for many years. Dont get me wrong. 130 HP is good enough, but more HP could of have been better. I should of pay a couple more thousands to get XRS model. Remember XRS comes with 180HP and 17 inch wheel vs XR only come with 130 HP with 16inch wheel. I havent seen any White Matrix. White is much better than silver. Toyota silver are ugly! Get either Cosmic blue, or red.

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  So Far So Good! - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By 03 XR Owner - December 20 - 2:00 am

  Purchased my Matrix about 3 weeks ago, and so far so good! Traded in a large p- up in an effort to save gas and enjoy far superior build-quality. My Matrix is roomy, extremely comfortable, and seems built as if to last a lifetime.

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  Great multi-functional car - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Scotch - December 13 - 9:36 am

  Great car! 4 cyl engine with plenty of passing power. Back seats and passenger seat fold down enough to haul nearly anything Ive needed including a full sheet of plywood and other lumber. The only down side to the sport model is that it requires 93 octane gas, though, I get approx 28 mpg.

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  Great Looking - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Jeff03 - November 22 - 10:00 am

  Bought the car brand new fully loaded except for the DVD navigation (I dont usually get lost) and the car has been excelent towards me. I mostly have been driving it on the highway averaging about 400 miles/wk and with no problems. I was getting about 36- 37 mpg when highway driving. Now that I do mostly city driving I am averaging about 32mpg. Great car for the money. I would not really buy a new one again because of deperasion.