Toyota Matrix

The Toyota Matrix is a product sold in North America since 2002 by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota compact model.

While the matrix is ​​built in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, its sister models Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Voltz (2002-2004) are manufactured by NUMMI, a existed since the 1980s, a joint venture between General Motors and Toyota in Fremont, California.

Technically based the matrix and its siblings on the e- platform of the Toyota Corolla.

Toyota Matrix

First generation (2002-2008)

Toyota Matrix (2002-2004)

The Matrix was released in the fall of 2002 for model year 2003. From Pontiac Vibe, it differs by differently shaped front and rear sections.

From 2002 to 2006, the Vibe was offered as a base model, as more powerful than GT and all-wheel drive model. For model year 2007, the model range was limited to the basic model; All-wheel drive and GT models no longer meet the new emission standards in the United States.

In the Matrix 1.8 liters come large 16- ventilige inline four -cylinder engines used in the base model ( manual or automatic ) 94-97 kW ( 128-132 hp), in the four-wheel version (automatic only ) 88-94 kW ( 120-128 hp ) and XRS (only six-speed manual transmission) 122-135 kW ( 167-183 hp afford ).

For the model year 2005 saw a minor facelift with changes to front and rear lights and a redesign of the dashboard.

Second generation (since 2008)

Parallel to the Pontiac Vibe came in February 2008, the second generation model of the Toyota Matrix on the market. The new model grew slightly in its dimensions to 4.36 meters length and 1.60 meters in height and is designed a little more aggressive in design as the Pontiac Vibe. As engines, a 1.8 - liter four-cylinder with 132 hp and a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 158 hp are used. For the smaller engine is a 5 -speed manual transmission are offered, and an optional 4- speed automatic. For the 2.4 l in addition to the manual transmission, a 5 - speed automatic is available.

The Matrix is ​​available in Standard, S and XRS. In the S - version -wheel drive is optional.

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