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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Matrix, so we've included reviews for other years of the Matrix since its last redesign.
Honda lost me
Anonymous, 12/07/2010
2010 Toyota Matrix S 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Been driving a civic hybrid for five years. My local Honda dealer's service was great. Went back. Drove the CR-V and crz. Didn't like either one. Decided to go look at the toyz. Found just the right compromise with for and the boss (wife) in the matrix. I got my SUV. She got her sports car. It's early but we both love it. If you're looking for a great priced mid-sized SUV you gotta check the matrix out.
Nice car but some safety issues
totafan, 03/28/2011
2010 Toyota Matrix S 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
19 of 26 people found this review helpful
This Matrix XR is being driven by a pair of 60plussers involved with elderly care thus requiring transporting elderly person plus wheelchair. This works well due to the relatively high cargo floor and hatchback.
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Mid-pack, but reliable
canada_bc, 12/24/2012
2010 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
17 of 24 people found this review helpful
Toyota reliability, but that's about it. Average car with overly sensitive pedals and average appearance. The inside space is used effectively, standard materials for the price point, but the overall design isn't for me personally. No issues in two years/45,000km. Don't enjoy driving it too much, but it is certainly functional, with lots of hatchback space for groceries, a large dog - whatever you need. Gas consumption leaves a lot to be desired; even by 2010 model year standards it was decidedly average. Not great fan of the seats. Interior space, reliability, solid build, functionality are good. Drive enjoyability, consumption, appearance are bad. Could to better, could do worse
Maybe not too Thrilling but does the job
drsuzuki, 06/26/2012
2012 Toyota Matrix L 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Purchase my Matrix in May . Have about 2000km on it now . I am uninspired.... no excitement with this car . I am not saying I am disapointed with the car it seems big enough , sturdy enough, the milage is no screaming hell but acceptable consider i used to drive a one ton ford 5.4l truck. The car is eaisy for large people to get into including the back seat the roof racks haul alot of weight but sit to far back on the car to be really use full you will have a hard time puting on a ski box on the roof with stock racks. Lacks adjustment on the intermittent wipers (no settable delay feature). Interior color is light grey and stains with a touch
Very Average
speedycommute, 10/26/2011
2010 Toyota Matrix 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 17 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2010 Matrix 5 speed manual base model at the beginning of 2010. This is a functional car that is very average. I found a few significant drawbacks too, primarily in poor design and build but also in very poor visibility. I think there are better cars available in this category and wouldn't buy the Matrix again. PROS: roomy interior, great fuel economy, reasonable cost CONS: very poor visibility(huge pillars, small raised rear window), water drips from roof onto seats when doors open, cheap interior feel, doors sound 'tinny', matte finish dashboard collects scuffs when you touch it and has rough seams, clunky manual transmission and hard to shift into reverse