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My Matrix Design Saved My Life
staylor80, 10/03/2010
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought the Martix for it's carrying capacity & for my dog. BUT, it was destroyed two days ago in a 5 car collision. I was rear ended 3 times at 55 mph, & struck pick up in front of me. I walked away with minor injuries. EMS & police all commented on the quality of how the vehicle stood up under that assault and the EC nurses were amazed. So, I will be replacing it with a new 2010 model later this week with NO hesitation. The only thing is, I'm looking for way to keep cargo contents from flying around in a crash (things too big for the net that came with the car).
Great for snow
bigislandboy99, 12/25/2008
2009 Toyota Matrix S 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've been waiting to test the AWD and I finally got my wish! Snows and compact ice has been all around the renton are for the past two weeks. This matrix AWD S has had no problems getting around. It is very controllable and predictable, even with a foot of snow with the standard AWD. Car is great in normal weather as well. Its great for hauling people around and lots of room for a "compact" vehicle. Road noise can be pretty bad, especially on the rough free ways in Seattle. The gas mileage could be a little better and/or a little large gas tank. Overall very pleased and glad i got it for this region.
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Great commuter car
matrixgirl09, 05/26/2008
2009 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Good gas mileage. Sits higher than other cars but if you come from an SUV then you'll like it. Heated side mirrors are great for the ice/snow. Plenty of room inside. Visibility is ok, better than other small cars. Engine is good enough even though its a base model. I am small enough that it turns the airbag off when I get in, so that is a nice safety feature. Very little noise and vibration.
2009 Matrix get a 1.8 engine not a 2.4
Dude, 08/26/2010
2009 Toyota Matrix S 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Matrix 2009 is a great looker but terrible on gas mileage maybe 17 if I am lucky. If you drive like a old man at 55 maybe get 20. I screwed up and wanted power and bought the 2.4 engine instead of the 1.8 . With a 2.4 the gas goes down these fuel injectors like its no tomorrow. It's really a shame I picked a gas guzzler and it doesn't look like a SUV.
Didn't Know What I was Looking For Until I Found It
tandem2, 02/03/2011
2009 Toyota Matrix XRS 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had been looking for a vehicle to give my 2001 Trooper a rest for the work commute. I had driven everything from BMW X3's to the Nissan Cube and was really getting disappointed. Then I got behind the wheeel of a 2009 Matrix XRS with 10k miles on it...WOW! Within 5 minutes I knew that I had found the vehicle I was looking for. Comfortable for my 6 foot frame, sporty, fun to drive, relatively economical and pretty darn practical for the exterior dimensions. It has been 3 months since the purchase and my wife and I are still commenting how pleased we are with the car. We some long (400+ mile) trips coming, and we are looking forward to them. Great job Toyota!