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Love My Red RX
kelly, 09/10/2005
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Fun and RELIABLE..it's a Toyota! I purchased the red model and have many comments on it's sporty appeal. The gas mileage is wonderful with today's gas prices. Love the interior... very modern/sleek and FUN!
Long 4200 Mile Trip
Dan, 05/19/2006
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Drove from AZ thru CO, KS to MO and then back thru AR, OK, and NM. Camped out in it a total of 6 nights. A blowup mattress will fit in back with the seats down and forward. Performed well in the CO mountains for the size of the engine. Able to maintain 65-70 mph on the 6-7% grades. Averaged 32- 33 mpg depending on the speed. Great for an AWD! Used the AC outlet to blowup the mattress, use my laptop, and charge our camera batteries. A definite plus! The seats were fairly comfortable for the long-hauls. An adjustable lumbar support would be nice. Has been reliable so far. The sunroof cover squeaked for awhile but the dealership fixed it. No really major complaints.
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LOVED it - but watch for SAFETY ratings
Kathi, 03/19/2007
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I had my Matrix XR for almost a year. I loved it and had only two minor problems that needed fixing (plastic piece on underside broke and my key would sometimes stick in the ignition). However, my car was recently totaled in a low impact (only about 15 mph) accident at a four-way stop intersection where the other car (a Jeep Wrangler) decided to proceed into the intersection after I was already halfway through. He hit my passenger side at a relatively low speed. However the damage to the side of my car was pretty extensive, mostly in the front passenger seat. I thank God my kiddos weren't in the car! Just watch the ratings and get side impact airbags if at all possible.
SUV/CUV traits in a fun compact!
Marvin, 05/02/2007
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Only complaints are nit-picks. Car rides smooth and quiet, MPG is good for AWD, but fuel tank small (~300 mi range), seats are supremely comfy, lots of int storage, adjustable driver seat height, flexible cargo area, and great build quality. When compared to a sedan of this class, it feels more spacious, looks cooler, is more practical, and has AWD. Looks sportier than it is. Steering and suspension are great, but not sporty. Engine power is just OK (more power, lower MPG, so I'm OK w/ this). It has the industry's worst tonneau cover - borderline useless. 6-CD in-dash player won't play MP3 CDs and doesn't have aux-in.
Great car for the money
Jockeyfox, 04/07/2007
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I traded in a large truck for the Matrix. I travel 100 miles a day and wanted a fuel efficient vehicle. This car filled the bill. If I set my cruise on 65, it can get 35-36 mpg, average 33. I thought I would miss the truck's cargo capacity, but so far, it has been fantastic. I can't believe how much I can get in it. The only problem I have had is with the paint. The car is white and there are about 8 chips on the front and hood already with only 20,000 miles. Other than the paint, I really love this car, especially when gas is $3.00 a gallon.
Maxtix Puts Fun into Driving Again
Bill, 09/12/2005
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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The Matrix puts fun into driving. Steering wheel feels great, handling more like a sports car. Controls placed perfectly. Love the Chromatic mirror/compass feature and sunroof. All the seats really lay flat. Window controls at an angle more comfortable to operate. I wish my compute was longer - hard to leave vehicle, especially six way driver seat! Gas mileage, room, fun, options, who says you can't have it all. Thanks Toyota.
2006 Matrix 5 speed
sprice, 05/04/2007
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Unbelievable fuel economy and interior space. Fun to drive, handles well. Not much acceleration at turnpike speeds (which is one reason why it's so stingy with gas), but pretty peppy below 60 mph.
good value
tony, 05/09/2020
2006 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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all wheel drive
Matrix Review
payultr, 06/10/2007
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Comfortable to drive and well laid out on the interior. Very spacious when the back seat is folded down. MPG is excellent, I average 40 mpg on long trips!!
Practical and Functional
Seth, 10/11/2007
2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I traded in my 2001 Celica for this, mainly because I wanted something with more utility while maintaining the fuel economy I had become accustomed to. Engine is weak in low revs, better as they build, and the transmission upshifts way too soon when merging or passing. The interior makes this car worth owning, for sheer cargo space, you'd be hard pressed to find something this light and economical with this much space. Handles well. I'd gladly buy the upcoming replacement, as long as it gets more grunt, a better transmission, and disc brakes in the rear. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone, knowing that my only hang-ups are its lack of sportiness.