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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  Matrix 2003 - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Paul Royka - July 19 - 2:06 am

  Great cross-over from Toyota. We had a Mountaineer and replaced it with the Matrix and what a fun car, SUV, sports car or whatever you want to use and feel from this vehicle. It has a little bit from all.

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  Its OK. - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Jim Chronister - July 9 - 5:46 am

  High RPM (6000 to 8000) operating performance is impressive, but it over revs quickly. Slow off the line (little torque). Handling is good. Several blind spots. Total fuel economy is 31.6 MPG with 65000 miles.

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  Close Game - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By AndrewEnder - July 2 - 2:00 am

  We were initially deciding between the Protege5 and the Matrix. Decided to purchase the Matrix because of its sturdy "flatbed-like" backing when the seats were folded down vs. Protege5s convertable sofa like folding seats. The rides a bit rough - not used to the stiffer suspensions. But, generally, its a great car for its versatility. The road noise is just a bit loud.

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  Love it! - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By emineee - June 9 - 2:00 am

  This is the first brand new car I had ever bought myself. I love it. My former car, a Prizm, set the bar pretty high for fuel mileage, but so far the Matrix is living up to its predecessor. The mileage is very important to me and the environment. The Matrix also offers more room, a comfortable ride, it handled great in the recent 7 inches of snow North Dakota got, and its zippy. People are drawn to it when they see it--and fall in love with it soon after. It also has more back seat room than the RAV-4 I looked at and it was cheaper.

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  The Matrix Almost Had Me - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Nearly Neo - June 7 - 10:00 am

  The cargo bed is all hard plastic, if you toss anything back there, its gonna scrape and slide all over the place! Driving the Matrix was not a bad experience. The automatic transmission is smooth, yet a bit slow from a stand still (perhaps a manual would be snappier off the line). The car had a slight delivery van feel to me, particularly in cornering. And the instrument gauges- more than half the drive- I could not see them!- Frustrating! All around visibilty was excellent, however.- No problems in seeing the surrounding traffic. I walked away in appreciation of this new Toyota, but not in love.

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  Poor Toyota support. Very poor traction. - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Will Keith - June 7 - 3:23 am

  Our 2003 Matrix, only 58,454 km. Alternator dead. Car is past the 5 year warranty period. However, alternators - especially on Toyotas - should last longer than 58,454 km. Toyota Canada says replacing alternator not covered, even at this low mileage. Toyota suggested I pay a Toyota dealer to check the system officially, but admitted they likely wont help us out on this anyway. Replace with a rebuilt - not new - alternator is over $500. The fact that we have 5 Toyotas in our family didnt seem to matter: the person on the phone just kept reading from the policy manual.

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  my opinion - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By ron yuckles - June 1 - 10:00 am

  the quality is toyota through and through........i love what you do for me-toyota.

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  I love my car - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Barbara Cash - May 27 - 6:03 pm

  Before I bought this car I had an elderly Camry wagon with close to 300,000 miles on it. We do a lot of traveling so I wanted a new car. I fell in love with the MATRIX the first time I saw it. It is the perfect size and I love the sunroof. My husband and I travel all over California and into some parts of Nevada and we have really enjoyed this car. it is very comfortable and quite spacious for the two of us and all of our stuff. I am so glad that we bought it and I plan on driving it for many years to come.

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  Good car, no V6 - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Kre - May 26 - 10:00 am

  I have had a good experience with the Matrix thus far. I wish it came in a V6 though. But other than that, it is comfortable, reliable and affordable.

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  Matrix - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Monkee - May 26 - 10:00 am

  I really do like my Matrix XR but I have some things I dont like about it. The engine is loud, I have a 5 speed and when I shift at even a low RPM like 3K RPM the engine is literally screaming. The interior looks very cool but Ive had some problems with rattles in the dash and the door. The red gauges are hard to read. Blindspots are pretty bad in this car.