2005 Toyota Matrix Review

Name: 2005 Toyota Matrix Review
Brand: Toyota
Rating: 4.7 (189 reviews)

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Pros

Versatile cargo area, roomy rear seats, good gas mileage, generous standard equipment list, availability of all-wheel drive and stability control.

Cons

Modest torque output, less fun to drive than its styling suggests.

What’s new

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.

Edmunds says

Versatile and affordable, the Matrix is the best compact wagon for hauling people and cargo in its price class.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$156/mo

$183/mo

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Great Car

Greg, 07/05/2008

2005 Toyota Matrix AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

This may be the best car I've ever owned. Very well designed from an ergonomic standpoint. I now have 147000 miles on it and haven't spent a nickel on it for maintenance beyond the obvious (oil changes, brakes, tires and the like). I check my gas mileage at every fill-up, that being my "thing," and get 30mpg if I have been throwing caution to the wind, and upwards to 33 mpg if I slow …

a reliable, versatile and cost effective car

Mark Daniel, 02/06/2018

2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

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 …

This car will outlive me

William , 09/02/2020

2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Bought this car used 10 years ago. Its a standard .240,000 KM . Use it to pull a trailer and a boat . Does everything its supposed to . Living in NE Ontario it handles the winters without any problems . After 15 years it still looks good No rust . Im 72 and seriously think it will outlive me .

new owner

NLS, 08/16/2005

2005 Toyota Matrix XR Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Love how it handles, and how it looks! It is so much fun to drive you forget its a sensible car! And with seats folded down, it holds a lot!!

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2005 Matrix Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$14,860
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	29 MPG
Cost to Drive	$156/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	21.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Matrix include:

Tire Pressure Warning

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

2005 Toyota Matrix Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Toyota Matrix Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}