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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  You must judge this car from the inside - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By MyNameIsNeo - May 4 - 7:26 am

  Function. The Matrix is superior in every aspect of why you want an affordable 5 door hatchback. Cargo, comfort, driving pleasure wrapped under $17k. Comfort. It simply has the best interior passenger ergonomics in this, or perhaps any, class. Cargo? Perhaps the coolest thing about the car- flat bedliner flooring with tie downs and under flooring cubby holes. Fun. Forget the horsepower numbers. It wont snap you kneck, but it will crack your smile.

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  My New Toy - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Deeva - April 26 - 10:00 am

  For the money and realibilty you can bet Toyota and the Matrix is the best car for young and old. I love driving this car and I love all the attention i get from driving it!

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  Outstanding car, some annoying features - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Eric_ - April 9 - 10:00 am

  Overall the XRS is outstanding for its price range. Handling is superb. Power isnt there till about 6000rpm+, but so what. It makes for excellent fuel economy most of the time, and more than enough power when you need it. Tonnes of room inside. The XRS has superb braking, comparable and often better than much more expensive sports coupes.

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  Matrix - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Paula Muse - April 3 - 10:00 am

  I love this car! Maybe I enjoy it so much since I had a van previously. The 6 speed is high revving with enough pickup. My 16 Year old son and his friends think its awesome. My only complaint is driving in the snow. I will replace the low performance tires with snow tires this winter to see if that helps.

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  10 month review - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By jalmario - March 29 - 10:00 am

  I can see where most people may not get used to or even make use of the " drive it like you stole it" performance margin within the XRS, but to get a true feeling of its performance you must take it past 6000 rpms when the large cam lobes kick in. Boy what a rush. You will be addicted to the L (lift) in VVTL-I. Handles great too.

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  Workhorse after 4 years - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Mr. Tae - March 25 - 6:36 am

  I needed a car to haul ~ 1000 lbs of equipment daily and the Matrix doesnt disappoint. Mileage ave 33 +/- 5 mpg, troublefree at 4 years old. Interiors are Ikea appearance and quality, soft plastic easily damaged otherwise looks durable. Chrome trim is paint on plastic. Gauges hard to see in bright sunlight. Perfect student, starter, delivery, taxi fleet car. Nimble, easy to drive. Blind spots on rear fixable via adjusting side mirrors. Comfortable enough for 1000 mi one way drives. Adequately powered, can be floored to leap from entrance ramps, shut aircon for best torque. Poor traction from stock tires on bad roads.

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  Great Car for the money - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Arkansas Flyflinger - February 25 - 2:00 am

  I just bought my Matrix, and I love it. It handles great and am very satisfied with it so far. I will say that after driving both an automatic and a 5spd I would recommend that you go with a 5 spd if it doesnt bother you. It performs much bettern and is a joy to drive.

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  2003 Matrix review from owner - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Dr. T - February 7 - 5:23 pm

  Overall this vehicle is quite excellent. It is a delight to drive and handles beautifully. Overall, quite excellent. The negative aspects are: Clutch, brake and accelerator are poorly proportioned, and the clutch is especially irritating, as your foot has to be pretty precisely on the pedal or the cluthc pedal cannot be fully disengaged. I ended up adding extra thickness to the clutch pedal to allow full depression of the pedal. If I move the seat closer, then the accelerator is too close, and on it goes. The extra thickness to the pedal solved the problem. The other negative is that the corner rear windows are difficult to see out of from the drivers seat.

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  Legendary Toyota reliability, fun to drive - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Richard - February 1 - 8:24 pm

  I bought a 2003 XRS w/190k for $3k, fuel efficient, absolute blast to drive! Exceptional ride and build quality. Most importantly, this vehicle saved my life! I was struck from behind by a Cadillac doing well over 60 mph, I forced the driver door open and walked away unscathed!(5-star frontal and rear crash ratings) A sporty look with very practical storage options. As far is Im concerned, one of the best overall cars ever produced. Only drawback is this engine requires premium gasoline, but with nearly 30 mpg its not that big of a deal. A true driver enthusiasts car.

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  Great economy car ! - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Tia - January 26 - 10:00 am

  I enjoy this car more every time I drive it. I wish it had a swing down arm rest but other then that I would not change a thing. I tinted the windows dark and put sporty chrome rims on it. Looks great! My kids love Mom driving them to high school now. Its exactly what I was looking for!!