Overview & Reviews

The Matrix receives a revised front bumper, taillights and grille to freshen up the exterior, along with a new audio head unit design, optional side curtain airbags and other minor interior changes. Stability control is also newly optional.

• Versatile cargo area, roomy rear seats, good gas mileage, generous standard equipment list, availability of all-wheel drive and stability control.

• Modest torque output, less fun to drive than its styling suggests.

User Reviews:

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  One for the Road - 2005 Toyota Matrix
  By trippin - December 24 - 10:00 am

  Love this car! Its sporty, practical & spacious: Handles like a sports car. Economical like a compact. Roomy like a wagon. Stylish like an s.u.v. Dependable like a Toyota!

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  Sporty car for year-round fun - 2005 Toyota Matrix
  By dennyvibes - October 24 - 8:35 am

  I have had my Matrix for 6 years in March 2011. I bought it specifically for the all-wheel drive needed for New England winters. The Matrix never gets stuck in the snow, though the standard tires are slippery and you have to drive slowly to keep from skidding in turns, and make sure not to stop too suddenly. Its possible getting standard all-season tires instead of the sportier ones will remedy that. I LOVE driving my Matrix on beaches, sand dunes, and any off-roading I can get. Its so much fun! It holds its own with any 4X4 truck for any typical rugged fun. I just got into an accident in snow on an unplowed road, at a sharp curve, doing down a steep hill. My Matrix kept me safe and sound!

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  Good Car - 2005 Toyota Matrix
  By Always Working - October 1 - 4:06 am

  This was my first all-wheel-drive vehicle, and today was my first day in the snow. This was an excellent choice for me as its a solid, reliable car with some panache and good affordability (dont like spending a bundle on cars). Cargo area is surpisingly useful for a compact. Interior is not luxurious but fun and utilitarian. Good cup holders and a cubby just right for a garage door opener is included.

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  XRS-2ZZ-GE - 2005 Toyota Matrix
  By Guy Hence - September 17 - 12:33 pm

  The Yamaha built engine in this car is terrific! Same as the expensive Lotus Elise and Exige! The XRS handles well and gets good mileage. Service is simple and low cost. This is a great car thats well built.

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  A Kick to Drive - 2005 Toyota Matrix
  By Pennysaver - September 12 - 10:40 am

  Ive owned my 5 spd. XR for a year. Storage is incredible(seats fold absolutely flat and can carry 15+ bags of mulch, for example), turning radius is excellent, head and rear seating space is great, performance is very reliable and its easy to maneuver. Would prefer availability of 5 spd. manual on XRS 4WD, slightly higher grade of comfort (leather seats, wood trim, more upscale features) but its economical (32 MPG city, 39 MPG hwy)and comfortable and thats what counts.

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  Silver beautiful - 2005 Toyota Matrix
  By TONY23 - July 30 - 7:16 pm

  The Matrix is an owners delight to own. It handles great, fuel mileage is wonderful, my wife just wont let me have it. Guess I gotta get another one lol. Great job Toyota. Highly recommend this car for anyone on the car market looking for room and fun.

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  matrix - 2005 Toyota Matrix
  By jay w - July 1 - 4:03 am

  good on gas roomy as a 4-runner.

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  05 Matrix - 2005 Toyota Matrix
  By Jay Yabo - May 28 - 8:46 pm

  Comfortable seating, the seats are high so legs arent streched out. Handles very well, esp in inclement weather. Great visibility all around. Gets on the average 27 mpg. Range 325 miles. Smooth ride.

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  Great Matrix - 2005 Toyota Matrix
  By Toyota Matrix XRS - April 8 - 2:33 pm

  I think it has great get up and go. The handling is very nice. The design inside and out is also great. It looks and feels very sporty. Perfect for a modern mom and cool enough for my husband to commute to work in. It handles hills & mountainous roads very well (and very fun). I have a baby and a toddler and the car seats fit fine (even with my husband in the front seat... hes 65".) Our full size stroller fits great in the back cargo area with room to spare... NO COMPLAINTS!

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  Best car so far - 2005 Toyota Matrix
  By Bill-B - March 16 - 10:33 am

  Acceleration is to slow. Very good car. Best car ever for around $20,000