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Solid and versatile
Northeast driver, 06/23/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned the Matrix for a little over 8 months and living in the Northeast have driven it in all types of weather with complete confidence. I have found the ride comfortable and the handling enjoyable. The interior room is superior to many larger cars. And I feel the versatility in unmatched. Other reviewers have stated that the vehicle could use more power. Yes, more power would be nice, however, only if the MPGs would increase or stay the same. I have yet to experience a situation where the engine power was not sufficient and most of my driving includes highway miles.
Very Good
MJ, 03/02/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I like my Matrix, however, I would like it even more if it came with a cruise control. It was the only 2006 on the lot, and at the time did not think it would matter. After owning one, I find that it does matter. Because it drives so smooth on the highway that before realizing it, I catch myself speeding. It would also be nice if it had an interrior dome light. All the other things it comes with are awesome! But without the cruise control and the interrior lights, I'm thinking about trading it in for one that has it. But looking around, it's amazing how having those two features jacks-up the price of the car way too much.
Great little car for the Money.
Paul, 11/12/2005
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great Car. It rides smooth with crisp handling. It will stop on a dime and accelerate quickly through traffic. It's quiet running and its styling has an aggressive look. The fit and finish is amazing. It gets great gas mileage and its reliable, a great alternative to a gas guzzling Jeep!
Review
jimmydog, 09/07/2005
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A good car. Will pass when I want too. has room for my long legs and large frame. mileage is in the high thirtys and above all has room in back for a big labrador retriever.
Room & great mileage
maukajt, 06/10/2008
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have owned since 2/06. XR model auto, it gets the best gas mileage! People always asks us is we have a hybrid, as they can't believe the mileage, as well as the room. This age of over $4 per gallon gas. It has been a godsend as we are on disablilty. Even though we only have 4000 miles and have owned it for 2 yrs 4 months, we have not had any problems. It is a well made vehicle.
Poor Man's MINI Cooper
JAMINOFF, 05/04/2007
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Matrix is like my son'e MINI cooper for $10000 less. Great car, quality, reliability, fun and roomy. Only changes I recommend would be remove coin slot under handbrake, very hard to get to. Left side instruments have no lighting at night.
Needs some improvements!
goat herder, 05/12/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Handling in any slightly icy or wet weather is very poor. Gear shifts are poor with the tachometer spiking up and down as automatic shifts into gears. No room in tire hold for a real tire. I prefer not to use the donut. When I was removing a package from the passenger side, a handle flipped over the gear shift and the car jumped into reverse! (Ignition was still on but had been in park.) Fueel economy is nowhere near the sticker. Best I have gotten (100 per day highway driving) is 26 mpg. Whenever the weather is cold or wet, fuel economy drops and the "sticking" problem with the gears increases. At times it feels like I have to push the car to get it to move.
Mixed emotions
Alex, 06/21/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I really like Toyota. Their fuel economy is superb. I guess I just expected a little more from the Matrix. 126HP is just not enough to really pull a 2,700 pound car. Maybe if they made it 400-500 pounds lighter, it would have better gas mileage and be a bit faster (Civic gets 40mpg HWY and has more power). It's very spacious, and comfortable for passangers, but the driver's seat stands too tall. It shifts beautifully, and the interior design is very sporty, but the chrome trimming has to go. Handling is like any econobox; average, comfortable, sometimes smooth or bumpy, but that can always be changed with aftermarket products.
Excellent Value, ride and quality
Garry, 10/03/2008
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I traded a Tundra for the Matrix. I thought I would miss the truck. Not at all. This car is amazingly roomy and comfortable. Great fuel economy and pep for a 4 cyl. I have owned Toyotas for over 30 years and will not buy anything else. While you might pay a "little" more than other vehicles, in the long run, you will come out way ahead.
Love It!!!!!
Janice Hill, 09/27/2005
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have just purchased my Matrix and I am thrilled about it. A friend has one & she loves hers also (one of the reasons I bought mine). It is stylish, gets better gas mileage than expected (38 mpg) and fun to drive. Not a lot of pep but knew that going in - I'll take the great gas mileage any day. Wanted a white one, got a dark grey and it is just beautiful - glad I didn't get what I thought I wanted!!!!! Lots of space inside - front and back seats and hatch back is awesome!