2003 Toyota Matrix Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.55/5 Average
325 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

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.

Pros:
  • Versatile cargo area, good gas mileage, available all-wheel drive, plumped-out features list.
Cons:
  • Modest torque output from engines, numb steering.

User Reviews:

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  • Proceed on the current route - 2003 Toyota Matrix
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    I love the navigation system. During a 3 minute demo to a VP at my office, while just sitting in the parking lot, had him saying hed never buy another car without it. During first long trip, S to N across PA, my son and I never turned on the radio or CD once. It was just so much fun to see how it worked and how quickly it recalculates routes if you decide on a little detour.

  • xrs does it all - 2003 Toyota Matrix
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    this car has it all style perfomance! fun to drive! it may not be as fast as wrx but it will out slalom it out brake and for sure looks so much better! i feel i made a great buy with my XRS

  • Best car ever! - 2003 Toyota Matrix
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    This is by far the best car made for the price. I was looking for an all around vehicle, with some hauling capability and good gas mileage. But I didnt want an SUV and I also didnt want to spend a fortune. Its extremely reliable - so far ;-) - and is a blast to drive. I have the base model w/auto and though Ive heard others complain about the lack of power, I never have any problems passing when needed. A fantastic car, thats for sure!

  • Awesome Ride - 2003 Toyota Matrix
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    Great Car. Love the speed, maybe a little sluggish off the line but very fast in the long run. Love the interior, very stylish and nice cluster board. Exterior is awesome. Dont need to do much on the car.

  • Awesome car! - 2003 Toyota Matrix
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    An incredible car! The gas mileage is wonderful as well as comfort.

  • So what is it? - 2003 Toyota Matrix
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    Some people just dont get it. Is it a car? An SUV? or a stationwagon? Well, its all three. The comfort and gas milage of a car, the stature of an SUV, and the room of a stationwagon. For the price, almost $5000 less than Pontiac Vibe, (which does offer more HP, but the Grand Am front end and the plastic exterior makes it uglier than sin) its well worth it for anyone who doesnt want to poke a hole into the ozone with an SUV, or become a bore with a sedan. Toyota wants you to believe that your "stationwagon" is a hip sports vehicle and for the most part its true. Youll love it and those around you cant stop wondering "What IS the Matrix?"

  • 2003 Matrix XR FWD Auto - 2003 Toyota Matrix
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    I was very impressed with this econo cars ride quality and interior quiet. The build quality is typical Toyota, but there are a few rattles from the hatch area.

  • weve got the funk - 2003 Toyota Matrix
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    This is only the third car Ive owned, but I enjoy almost every aspect, and it is in a totally different class than my Honda Civic. I have no problems with my CD player or the dashboard. Parking can be a bit difficult, given the tall front end, but I just have to get used to it, I guess. The car has more than enough power for me (where is everybody going in such a hurry, home to watch Oprah?), and after tracking mileage after every fill-up for 8 months, I can assure you the lowest youll get is 28 miles per gallon (on surface streets).

  • Matrix owner 2002 - 2003 Toyota Matrix
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    Fun to drive although they can put more HP for this car. Sleek interior and nice exterior. Not the best fuel economy though.

  • Toyota does it again !!!! - 2003 Toyota Matrix
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    This car has a very peppy 4 cyl. Good gas mileage at 30 combined. Interior noise could be improved. Low profile tires give semi-rough ride. Overall, very solid and dependable car. Cool design.

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