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| “My Matrix” By: Martin3349
 
Altho the XRS is equipped with the same engine as a Lotus Exige, the weight of the Matrix cuts down the performances. If Toyota really wanted to make a sport version of this car, they should have kept the 4 wheels drive avaiable with the 180 hp engine / 6 speeds transmission. And still, the Rav-4 sport is now equipped with a 269 hp V6 engine. Add that in a Matrix and we would be talking about performances. Impreza and the likes would be put to shame.
Pros:
Quality, Ergonomy, Look.
Cons:
Nothing really.
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| “Great Fuel Economy, Fun To Drive, Very Reliable” By: MGB_82
Awesome vehicle, 180hp 2ZZ-GE with Yamaha designed heads, 6speed, 40+mpg, Toyota quality. Same drivetrain as on the Celica GT-S. Although the gears are taller due to the larger diameter wheels/tires. Only weighs 2800lbs. Virtually no camber (excellent tire wear because of this), can feel at times like it will slip off the road (though it won't, with 215 tires it will produce .80g). This is especially noticeable with thinner tires (195's). Surprisingly low body roll. Thinner tires also make wheel spin on launch easy. Clutch a cross between newer German cars and 90's Japanese cars. Sits up high like a mini-van. 5'x4' cargo space when rear seats folded down. Engine is almost too quiet at lower rpm's. 6th gear is nice and high, allows for excellent highway mileage. Oil filter is nice and close to the drain plug. Spark plugs are easy to access. Metal Matrix Composite lined cylinder walls (thus the name) and forged internals make the engine extremely durable. 13 gallon tank makes cruising range about 500 miles. Seats and interior panels are very durable. Notes: The XRS is the only trim to have the 2ZZ-GE. 2004 and later models were equipped with smog pumps (takes off about 7hp)(TLEV to ULEV); The 2003 was the only year when the XRS could have had a slushbox.
Pros:
Performance, Fuel Economy, Reliability
Cons:
Unusally reduced camber (not really a con)
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| “Lovin' My Toyota Matrix Xrs” By: Chris13722
Perfomance-high revving and good hp for the size of the car. still adding on the engine.
Pros:
everything as mentioned above
Cons:
lacking in the torque dept. but nothing a s/c or turbo set up couln't take care of.
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| “My Favorite Toyota Yet” By: Eddie623
2ZZ-ge motor, 6speed manual
Pros:
fun and rare to mod
Cons:
not much to say
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| “6 Speed Manual Is Fun” By: Annie297
I own the XRS 6 - speed manual, definitely a lot of
Pros:
6 speed manual has the overdrive, good acceleration and lots of room, and it's a TOYOTA!
Cons:
Because it's an XRS, the clutch is much much more expensive to fix!
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| “2.2l, 4 Cyl., 6-speed, 185 Hp Stock” By: Drew711
The Matrix XRS shares its engine, the high-specific-output 2ZZ-GE, and six-speed manual with the Celica GT-S.Matrix fires up with the same subtlety as the Celica and remains docile until its cam switchover at 6000 rpm. Then the transformation from minivan to sport wagon begins in earnest. It's weird at first, like riding a motorcycle for the first time.
Pros:
Reliable, 6 speed manual transmission
Cons:
only runs on premium fuel!
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| “Maintenance Free Vehicle” By: Paul4962
Great vehicle especially with the sunroof. Wish it had more power though
Pros:
30 MPG average
Cons:
Inside was cheaply built
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| “Sporty Good Looking Family Racing Machine” By: Kit3
All in one, cant ask for more
Pros:
100% all around
Cons:
too good, too popular
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