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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  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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  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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  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.

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  XRS no more AUTO?now 3/1/02 - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By XRS - April 4 - 9:53 pm

  No XRS in Auto no more? 3/1/02? Car is only a month old and now stopping production of Automatics 180hp? No standard 3-1 radio/cass/cd No sunroof on XRX? Have to add on? No leather seats?

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  A little disappointed. - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Art XR - March 13 - 2:00 am

  I am a little disappointed with the quality of the interior. Very hard plastic arm rest and many other components. Rattling noises all over. Inside the doors and under the dash. Loud under power engine. I enjoy the gas milage and smooth power train. Cant imagine to rev this engine over 6000 rpm to get extra horse power. I hope that Toyotas reputation will prevail again.

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  Transmission Problems? - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By las - February 13 - 10:00 am

  I really love this car. But I am wondering if anyone else has had any problems with their transmission fluid? This past weekend, I took it for an oil change and the mechanics showed me that the transmission fluid was unusually dirty for the amount of mileage I have on the car. Its at about 12,000 miles. I am very curious to know if anyone else has had this problem....

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  The Matrix reviewed by an owner - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Azilegirl - February 8 - 3:43 pm

  My husband and I bought an XRS with a 6 speed manual. Wed been eying the car since it first debuted at the auto show as perhaps an answer to our car dilema. My husband loves how the XRS has so much power. It handles very nicely for such a tall car. (The 17 inch wheels help). Its roomier than I had expected and I suspect part of the reason for that is because the seats are set high in the car. Riding in the car, you feel like youre high off the road.

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  fun and practical - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By AJ - December 21 - 9:00 am

  Ive had this car for two years now. im pushing 100,000 miles. my dad bought this car and then i bought it from him. we have never had a single mechanical failure. this car has been in 8 accidents and will refuse to be totaled. the best part is the fuel economy mixed with the fun to drive factor. its low to the ground with stiff independent front and rear suspension. its almost too low though. ive scraped on anything from parking blocks to speed bumps. Very fun to drive and very upgradable. it only has 13hp stock but with a little tuning and performance parts it is now pushing an easy 200hp. not good pickup at low end but it makes up for it on the top of the rpm. perfect for a first car

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  03 Matrix xr - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Brian - November 23 - 6:30 pm

  This car is well built and drives very nice. The lack of horsepower causes the car to have less pep with the 5 speed than I would prefer, but it is adequate for highway driving on average.I may not be able to run with some of the sportier cars , but it gets very good mileage on a tank of fuel and now it is more important than it used to be.

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  A tall station wagon with style - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By RaymondArmstrong - October 18 - 2:00 am

  When I first saw Matrix in 2002 New York Auto Show, it looked very very fresh. No other cars have matched Matrixs fresh styling!! The body kit, aerodynamics, alloy wheels and headlights look very cute and aggressive. However, there is slight disappointment in power. The automatic does not feel lively at all. I lost to my brothers auto 03 CR-V which only has 160 hp, and mine 180 hp. The torgue needs to be improved. Yet, auto gives comfort. Interior is kind of too dark also. Many, not all, like dark interiors. But, the Matrix is surely a big toy for big kids like me!! Handling is okay until I lowered the car by an inch more.