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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  Consider the Vibe too! - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Gogginsmit - April 6 - 10:00 am

  I test drove both the Vibe GT and the Matrix XRS and contrary to what the Toyota salesmen may state, the cars are interiors and mechanics of the cars are identical. Really, the main difference is that Pontiac consistently seems to offer more rebates, financing incentives, and seems to haggle more. Be sure to price out both before you make a decision!

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  Zig Zag it up to a V6 - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By BOOMERce - March 30 - 2:00 am

  This is a great little car. While it is not as big as a SUV I can still fit everything I need in it and get better than 15MPG

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  Solid and Reliable - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Grace - March 24 - 1:10 pm

  The only annoying thing about my Matrix is that the "check engine light" has been on for 4 years straight! The dealership always has a new reason for this and the fix they use only lasts for a day or two. I think it has a wonky computer. Other than that my Matrix is terrific. Its very comfortable for a tall person- plenty of leg and head room. But distance from steering wheel (long arms) could be better. Ive had no mechanical difficulties whatsoever. I do find myself wishing for faster pick-up but this not meant to be a sportscar- so for what it is (a beefed up corolla) its pretty good.

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  Bryans XR - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Bryan D Potyk - March 19 - 10:00 am

  Mileage has been awesome. With AC about 32 MPG around town. Without I can do about 34-35 MPG. I drive the speed limit period. Great car I can fit 400 + pound of electric bass equipment in the car. Great all around car for comuting and the occasional short trip to the coast.

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  Love My Car - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By yesenia - March 8 - 2:00 am

  I love the car very much. But as far as changes the seats can be a little more comfortable and when i want it to go fast i really have to step on it to go its not with the slitest touch but it still goes when it does and i love my car.

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  Yes Sir, I Like It! - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By fldnyc - February 28 - 10:00 am

  I love the versatility of the car. I really like its looks, and theres plenty of room. For the money, what a great car.

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  Pretty fun car, perhaps. - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By noonan_99 - February 10 - 2:00 am

  Styling is okay - love or hate. I love it first, but I only like it now as I find that I love the new BBX of Scion (new wing of Toyota) better. Look aside, seating is pretty comfortable to me, except I dislike the way the power door locks are located, it makes my hand sore because of the angle.

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  16K miles and still happy - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By trixfan - February 5 - 10:00 am

  This is a great all-around vehicle for carrying lots of stuff or people, especially for long trips. It is very peppy around town. The interior has lots of space and headroom to spread out without feeling cramped. I love the seats; it has a much more spacious back seat than any other hatch. There is body roll in tight turns, but the suspension is very tenacious. If you check Edmunds six-car comparo, look at slalom numbers:it was within 0.3 mph of the Mazda Pro5, and handily beat everything else in the test! Yet it still damps bad pavement and potholes really well. SUV space with the performance, emissions, and fuel economy of a car and Toyota reliability.

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  Best Car Ive Ever Owned - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Me, Myself and I - January 18 - 2:00 am

  Wow! That about sums up my experience with my 2003 Matrix. The _ONLY_ issue Ive had with the car in 14 months and 51,000 miles is a rattle in the dash at about 20k miles. Although it took two trips to the dealer to get it fixed (I got a written appology for not fixing it the first time from the service manager), it hasnt reappeared in over 30k miles. If I were to improve one feature of the car, it would be the winter fuel economy. I get between 36 and 40mpg in the summer and only between 32 and 34mpg in the winter. My next vehicle will be another Toyota.

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  Versatile sporty car 2003 XRS 2wd - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By matthewinaz - January 13 - 12:19 pm

  I purchased used from a friend with 90k miles and now has 160k miles and not one problem with it. There is so much room in this car. When it was 150K miles I did preventative maintance on it myself(saves money). Front struts, radiator hoses, spark plugs, all fluids, serpintine belt and tentioner