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.

Consumer reviews

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Overall Consumer Rating

4.7183 reviews

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Amazing Toyota product

Becerro,10/25/2015

It's a toyota,great car we have 230,000 miles and still putting mileson it,just oil changes and brake pads,that's. It.

Sporty car for year-round fun

dennyvibes,01/11/2011

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. It's possible getting standard all-season tires instead of the sportier ones

Expensive repairs

A.Barnett,06/28/2006

I switched from SUVs to this car for fuel economy. It is fun to drive, but repairs are costly. Air conditioner repair was over $1000 and the brake rotors warped at 39000 miles -another $550. Toyota acknowledges no responsibility. This is my last Toyota.

a reliable, versatile and cost effective car

Mark Daniel,02/05/2018

I've now had my Toyota Matrix for 12+ years, after buying it brand new back in the summer of 2005, and it has ended up being one of the best cars I've had yet. It has been very reliable overall, with the usual periodic maintenance you might expect. I've been regular and consistent with changing the oil and fluids approx. every 5,000 miles and I'm sure that has helped. This car has also

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Features & Specs

MPG

25 city / 31 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

130 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG

25 city / 31 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

130 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG

22 city / 29 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

123 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG

26 city / 33 hwy

Seats 5

5-speed manual

Gas

130 hp @ 6000 rpm

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver3 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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Used 2005 Toyota Matrix Overview

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