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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  Very versatile - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Thomas Howe - February 5 - 11:40 am

  This car was a great all round vehicle. Had great power for a four banger. The power surge felt great after 600 RPMs, enabling the driver to pass lickety-split. The boxy design took getting used to, but grew to love it. The 6 speed tranny was notchy, but I grew accustomed to it. Very good gas mileage considering the power, lower 30s on road. Great reliability. Had a ton of room when back seat was down, and the back was easy to clean, cause it was plastic instead of carpeted. Seats very comfy, even on long trips. Only reason I got rid of it was because of high payments and I needed an AWD vehicle. Still miss it.

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  My red matrix is fun and sporty - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By dusterfd81 - January 21 - 10:00 am

  Excellent car lots of addons you can purchase to make the car unigue to the driver.

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  Love my Toyota - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Lola - January 16 - 10:00 am

  Weve had our Matrix for one year and I love this car! Its my 3rd new car (also had a Subaru and a Honda CRV), and this is my favorite. We wanted to by the Prius but decided it was too small for our family of 5. Were going on a trip this week and my family wants to take the Matrix rather than the Honda CRV because they say theres more room in the back. The mileage is great.

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  380k miles and going - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By Oscar R. - January 13 - 11:52 pm

  I bought this matrix xrs brand new. Zero miles on it back in April 2002. Now its September 2015 with 380,130 miles on it. Yes its miles not km. this car is a beast. original engine and Six speed transmission Original air conditioning, power steering, alternator,radiator fan. Major parts replaced: Starter Water pump Catalytic converter This car still gets 30 mpg, best car ever owned. My target is to hit 500,000 on it. Odometer will stop at 299.999 miles. To replace odometer its about $850 to do it. I just use my trip gauges to keep track of mileage. The key is keep up with the oil changes.

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  17,000 Plus miles and going strong - 2003 Toyota Matrix
  By BillOH - January 4 - 2:00 am

  We live 40 miles from work and the Matrix is the perfect commuter car for us. Roomy, good mileage (we average 30 to 36 mpg), decent comfort for a big person in a small car, lots (and lots!) of cargo space and cruises effortlessly at legal highway speeds (and beyond!). The AWD is a blessing for the back country roads we travel every day. This is our second Toyota, the first being a basic 92 Corolla that was still going at 175,000+ miles, and the fit and finish of this one is what youd expect from a Toyota. This is a well thought out and executed vehicle. I hope it stays in the Toyota line-up a good long time.