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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  Test Drive - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By anonymous - June 13 - 4:30 am

  Based on a test drive, I feel that the matrix is a very well-designed car. It is versatile (folding the front passenger seat and the back seats down provides room for a lot of stuff), and it is sporty (good acceleration & braking, and a smooth but slightly firm ride). The two things that impressed me the most were the roomy feel (decent back seat leg room and good head room) and the ride (much smoother than expected).

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  Just the best! - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Jeff - June 7 - 5:53 pm

  This is by far the the best vehicle I have ever owned. It was my first Toyota and that is all I will ever buy from now on. 180,000 miles on it and not a single problem. Nothing but brakes and spark plugs. The all wheel drive is amazing I live in Canada and it goes through the snow better than my 4x4 truck. Fuel is about 36 mpg highway. Great car!

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  Lovin my Matrix XRS - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Jeanster1010 - June 6 - 2:00 am

  This car handles very well. Manual 6- speed fun to drive. I got the completely decked out w/ moonroof & 6- disc in dash CD player. Cargo space is comparable to a small SUV. Just overall a nice car.

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  A great overall vehicle - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By zaxer - May 13 - 10:00 am

  As a VW loyalist, it was hard to look beyond the VW dealership when I started looking for my next vehicle. Yet, after looking through their offerings, I knew I had to fairly reconsider some of the competition. VWs have increased in price since reinvigoating the brand with the "New Beetle". The 2 models I seriously considered (Golf & Jetta) had cramped back seats and werent places I would choose to spend on a short road trip. Enter the Matrix, albeit funky looks (love it or hate it), the utility of the vehicle was a big seller. Nice leg room in the back seats for my average 60 height, mileage is good, comfortable seating position, all for a decent price.

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  Jack of All Trades - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Cramper - April 19 - 2:00 am

  Im very happy with my Matrix. I only have 900+ miles on it, but there have been no problems and its performed to my high expectations. Its solidly built and does many things well. Its a compromise vehicle, to be sure, but it does everything I need it to do, and at a great price.

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  Now I take the long way home - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By MMM - April 19 - 2:00 am

  I love my Matrix. It looks sharp, its well built, and it gets great mileage. Whats most impressed me is how well its designed. From the outside its a surprisingly small car, even shorter than the 03 Corolla. But when you sit inside the height and headroom make it seem much larger. The drivers seat provides a commanding view of the road, and the back seats have lots of legroom. The rear cargo area is easy to access and very functional. Its quick enough, but certainly not a sports car. If you want to haul lots of stuff, but don’t want a road hog, gas guzzling SUV, the Matrix is an ideal alternative.

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  Fun to Drive and Economical Too!!! - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By sbasgall - April 14 - 10:00 am

  I have not enjoyed owning and driving a car as much since I had to give up driving my Celica 12 years ago. This car zips through the Vermont ice and snow without any effort and takes the mud season without a thought! Its a great car to drive and very, very comfortable. It has lots of space in the back seat for sitting and holds a lot also when I am hauling things.

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  Altered Matrix Does The Trick - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By bob2k3 - April 2 - 2:00 am

  My Matrix is a base model. It was sold with 17" rims and sticky radials. I added hi-perf lowering springs, beefy rear sway bar, front tie bar, a cold air induction kit, and a cat back exhaust. These upgrades have put a nice wide smile on my face. The only complaint I have with the Matrix is the odd clutch engagement. It takes way too much throttle and clutch slippage for a decent launch from a standing stop. Once launched Im quite happy with the performance. The Matrix is a joy in the twisties. Braking is great, body roll almost non-existent. If Toyota added these upgradess from the factory it would sell more Matrixs, Im certain of it.

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  A pleasant surprise - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By matrix - April 2 - 2:00 am

  Liked the looks and handling. Purchased after renting one twice. Chose fwd 5 spd & added TRD performance items - strut tower brace, exhaust, cold air intake as well as a rear stabilizer bar. Car is peppy and handles very well. Its comfortable, well appointed, good looking & very economical (32-37 hwy, 29-30 Cty). Its a winner.

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  Only 500 miles on it so far - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By echowrangler - March 31 - 10:00 am

  I couldnt be happier - Have an XR with both sport packages, moonroof, in white. Very nice car - not as squishy comfortable as a full-size American sedan, but not bad. Lots of room, Im 6, 250# and theres plenty of headroom and legroom. I like the way the cargo area configures with the back seats folded down.