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4.88 out of 5 stars

Finally!

annette, 07/18/2008
2009 Toyota Matrix S 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I didn't know the Matrix existed. I hated the car I was driving, so I went to the Toyota place to look at Scion, but saw the Matrix in the showroom. I was hooked. I love the dropdown seats and the fact that they are flat. The seats are comfy and everything on the dash is easy to get to. The doors don't close on my legs, large and roomy.

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5 out of 5 stars

awesome car !!

barbara, 11/05/2008
2009 Toyota Matrix S 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I just got the AWD Matrix yesterday. I love it !! I am down sizing from a Toyota 4 Runner. It's fun and easy to drive. As fast as a bullet ! I got the radiant red loaded one. I have never had so much fun driving a car. I am 47 years old.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle

Garrett Hughes, 06/16/2008
2009 Toyota Matrix S 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Purchased just this week, sorry I cannot tell how good the fuel efficiency is yet. Purchased the AWD due to northeast driving conditions and because it handles like a go-cart! Steel wheels offer better ride than 17" alloys. "road noise" mentioned by others is the AWD, they are all a little noisy. Interior design is ergonomic, S model offers nice perks for little than $15k more. Recommend mudflaps and rear bumper protector (hatch step). I am 6' tall 220 lbs and with the telescopic column and adjustable manual seat I fit comfortably, arm rest could be 4" longer. Great pickup, car cruzes at 80 MPH without too much noise, stock radio is fantastic. 115V outlet is very cool for lap top charge.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

S AWD

Steven, 04/16/2009
2009 Toyota Matrix S 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Driving experience is fun for a crossover AWD vehicle. Ride is fairly smooth and build quality seems good other than a crackle and pop here and there. The car has ample power for a 158 hp 4 cylinder with all wheel drive, especially when driven in 3rd. Has plenty of room in it and versatility. The car has good looks inside and out, and definitely doesn't blend in with the ugly looks of some of it's competitors. The dash layout is very nice and sporty looking, and is easy on the eyes.

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4 out of 5 stars

Nice Ride

GrindEm, 03/21/2008
2009 Toyota Matrix S 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought the 2.4L with the 5 speed manual tranny in radiant red. This car needs the 2.4L to move the extra pork at an acceptable pace. I love the engine and the tranny, very positive driving experience! I am 6'1 and find it to be a little tight in the seat and in the foot wells. The layout is very handy and will fit a lot of stuff with the seats folded down. However the design makes for the worst tunnel cover for privacy I have ever seen! I really like the new exterior styling, big improvement over the geriatric 1st generation. I love the way Toyota puts their packages and model lines together, clean and straight foward. All in all a fun car to drive, quick, agile, stable, good price, aux jack.

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