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 Love - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By sdstinger - November 6 - 2:00 am

  Been a Honda guy for 15 years and my mechanic said i should give toyota a shot. So i did, and im really really happy with the Matrix XRS. If you are going to buy the matrix and youve driven CRXs and VTECs you must get the XRS. In fact go all out do all that you can with TRD, exhaust, sway bars 17"rims, strut bar, intake, synth. oil and youll really be impressed with the performance and fuel economy.

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  Get the XR and not XRS - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By bucksw - September 25 - 2:00 am

  Another review mentioned to get the XR and not the XRS and Im glad I took their advice. I test drove both the XRS and the XR with the sport package. I parked them side by side and could not tell the difference. Inside was exactly the same and the engine didnt feel that much more powerful on the XRS. Not only will you save thousands, but the gas mileage on the XR is 30/36 as opposed to 25/30 on the XRS. I love the car. It drives great and I have no problems with it. If you go XR I recommend getting the 5 speed Manual. Some say the XR is sluggish, but the 5 speed Manual is pretty good.

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  Great Car !!!!! - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By brw0520 - September 25 - 2:00 am

  I have had a nissan, Honda, and now i finally have the top of the line with Toyota. These cars are well known for quality and i am sure to get many years of satisfaction from this cuv.

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  Safe in a crash - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By April - August 31 - 9:33 pm

  Ive driven my Matrix for a few years now. I love the interior. Its very comfortable and the dash looks attractive. Recently I went on vacation with a friend of mine and she drove us in my car. There were some deer in the road which caused us to swerve and crash head on into a tree. This car saved our lives. It was totaled but we are alive and came out relatively well. A few broken bones and bruises later...But honestly for a smaller car it took the hit well. I would recommend it highly. I wish I still had it.

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  Did they make this car just for me? - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Smatterbain - August 31 - 10:00 am

  When I started looking into this car, I thought Toyota had gone and designed a car just for me! I mean, I needed a sub $20000 vehicle with at least 4 doors, with a sporty feel and great reliability. Took one look at this car and knew it was the one. Didnt want a stick so, the XRS was out of the picture and the XR had all the options and specs that I wanted. I drove it first in a base model with 16" steel rims and let me tell you how much a huge difference the 17x7.0" aluminums make. The car has great handling, a little heavy, but still really great. Happy I bought it and looking forward to many good years life from this Toyota.

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  Awsome Sports Wagon - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Derf Refnook - July 27 - 10:00 am

  WOW what a car! AWD (all wheel drive) system is flawless, and GREAT mpg for a AWD car. Looking for a great AWD car for under $20,000, the Matrix is the best bang for the buck!

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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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  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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  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.