Average Price:$7,991
3 national listings
Air Conditioning Air filtration · Front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Side curtain airbags: front, rear
Audio System Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Speed Sensitive Volume Control · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist · Electronic brakeforce distribution · Front brake diameter: 10.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features Floor Material: carpet, vinyl cargo area
Convenience Features Cargo area light · Cargo cover · Center Console · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control · Cupholders: rear, front · Multi-function remote: trunk release, keyless entry with panic alarm, keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets, front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat Manual adjustments: 6
Exterior Features Door handle color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color
Headrests Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation Clock · External temperature display · Tachometer
Lights Daytime running lights · Headlights: Halogen
Locks Auto-lock
Mirrors Exterior mirrors: power, heated, manual folding
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof Roof rack color: black
Safety Active head restraints: driver · Child safety locks · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front, rear · Safety brake pedal system
Seatbelts Emergency locking retractors: front, front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth
Security Engine immobilizer · Power door locks
Spare Tire Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction Stability control · Traction control
Steering Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock, gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front, rear
Tires Tire Pressure Monitoring System · Type: all season
Tires and Rims Wheels: steel
Wheels Wheel covers: full
Windows Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows · Rear defogger · Rear wiper: intermittent
Price $18,845 MSRP
Body Style Hatchback
Engine 1.8L 132 hp I4
Seating 5
Fuel Economy
26MPG city
32MPG highway
Drivetrain FWD

Price

MSRP$18,845
Invoice$17,809

Transmission Options

Drivetrain FWD
5-Speed Manual
Fuel Economy
26MPG city
32MPG highway
4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
25MPG city
32MPG highway

Safety

Driver AirbagOptional
Passenger AirbagOptional
Front Side AirbagsOptional
Rear Side Airbags--
Curtain AirbagsOptional
ABS BrakesOptional

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof--
Air ConditioningOptional
Leather Seats--
Power SeatsPassenger: Standard
Power WindowsOptional
Power Door LocksOptional
Navigation System--

Engine

1.8L 132 hp I4
Power 132 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque 128 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM

Dimensions

Maximum Seating5 seats
Fuel Tank Volume13.2 gal
Front Legroom41.6 in
Back Legroom36.2 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Length171.9 in
Width69.5 in
Height61 in

Cargo and Towing

Cargo Volume19.8 cu ft
Maximum Towing Capacity1,500 lbs
Compact and affordable, the 2011 Toyota Matrix Base five-passenger wagon wins few accolades for its looks – though there are those that favor the quirky. This Corolla-based family wagon... Read More
Compact and affordable, the 2011 Toyota Matrix Base five-passenger wagon wins few accolades for its looks – though there are those that favor the quirky. This Corolla-based family wagon does, however, have acceptable passenger room, flat-folding rear seats that beget 49 cubic-feet of cargo area when folded down, and pretty fair mileage numbers from its small inline 4-cylinder engine. All of these attributes combine with a reasonable sticker price for a pretty fair automotive value.
Sporting standard 16-inch steel wheels, cloth upholstery, and power accessories, including power-adjustable heated outside mirrors, the Matrix Base offers, as well, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, and manually adjustable air conditioning. A simulated alloy steering wheel mounting cruise and audio controls adds a bit of much-needed class to the otherwise austere cabin, while entertainment is provided by the standard MP3-compatible single-CD player with four speakers.
Options are sparse for this mini-wagon, but do include carpeted floormats and the Matrix Sport Package, with its integrated front fog/driving lights, front and rear underbody spoilers, and top-end “S” badge.
Standard safety features for the 2011 Matrix Base include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), as well as traction and stability control, all of which are complemented by the highly touted (and standard for 2011) Smart Stop Technology, which slows engine revs when the brake and accelerator pedals are pushed simultaneously. Occupant protection features, meanwhile, include front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, and front head-restraint whiplash protection. Daytime running lights are also standard for this Base compact wagon.
Powering the 2011 Matrix Base is a 1.8-liter I4 engine that combines with the standard 5-speed manual transmission to put out 132 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque. A 4-speed automatic transmission is also available with the lower Matrix trim, while variable valve timing (VVT) allows 26/32 mpg with the stick shift and 25/31 with the automatic.
S FWD
Average Price:$7,997
2 national listings
Adds to Base:
No additional major features.
Air Conditioning Air filtration · Front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Side curtain airbags: front, rear
Audio System Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Speed Sensitive Volume Control · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist · Electronic brakeforce distribution · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.9 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features Floor Material: carpet, vinyl cargo area
Convenience Features Cargo area light · Cargo cover · Center Console · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control · Cupholders: rear, front · Multi-function remote: trunk release, keyless entry with panic alarm, keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 115V, 12V · Power steering · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets, front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat Manual adjustments: 6
Exterior Features Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color
Headrests Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation Clock · External temperature display · Tachometer
Interior Metallic-tone accents
Lights Daytime running lights · Front fog lights · Headlights: Halogen
Locks Auto-lock
Mirrors Exterior mirrors: power, heated, manual folding
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof Roof rack color: black
Safety Active head restraints: driver · Child safety locks · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front, rear · Safety brake pedal system
Seatbelts Emergency locking retractors: front, front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium cloth
Security Engine immobilizer · Power door locks
Spare Tire Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction Stability control · Traction control
Steering Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock, gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front, rear
Tires Tire Pressure Monitoring System · Type: all season
Tires and Rims Wheels: steel
Wheels Wheel covers: full
Windows Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows · Rear defogger · Rear wiper: intermittent
Price $19,565 MSRP
Body Style Hatchback
Engine 2.4L 158 hp I4
Seating 5
Fuel Economy
21MPG city
29MPG highway
Drivetrain FWD

Price

MSRP$19,565
Invoice$18,097

Transmission Options

Drivetrain FWD
5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
21MPG city
29MPG highway
5-Speed Manual
Fuel Economy
21MPG city
28MPG highway

Safety

Driver AirbagOptional
Passenger AirbagOptional
Front Side AirbagsOptional
Rear Side Airbags--
Curtain AirbagsOptional
ABS BrakesOptional

Amenities

Sunroof/MoonroofOptional
Air ConditioningOptional
Leather Seats--
Power WindowsOptional
Power Door LocksOptional
Navigation System--

Engine

2.4L 158 hp I4
Power 158 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque 162 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM

Dimensions

Maximum Seating5 seats
Fuel Tank Volume13.2 gal
Front Legroom41.6 in
Back Legroom36.3 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Length173 in
Width69.5 in
Height61 in

Cargo and Towing

Cargo Volume19.8 cu ft
Maximum Towing Capacity1,500 lbs
Average Price:$8,250
2 national listings
Adds to Base:
No additional major features.
Air Conditioning Air filtration · Front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Side curtain airbags: front, rear
Audio System Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Speed Sensitive Volume Control · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist · Electronic brakeforce distribution · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features Floor Material: carpet, vinyl cargo area
Convenience Features Cargo area light · Cargo cover · Center Console · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control · Cupholders: rear, front · Multi-function remote: trunk release, keyless entry with panic alarm, keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 115V, 12V · Power steering · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets, front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain 4WD Type: on demand
Exterior Features Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color
Headrests Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation Clock · External temperature display · Tachometer
Interior Metallic-tone accents
Lights Daytime running lights · Front fog lights · Headlights: Halogen
Locks Auto-lock
Mirrors Exterior mirrors: power, heated, manual folding
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof Roof rack color: black
Safety Active head restraints: driver · Child safety locks · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front, rear · Safety brake pedal system
Seatbelts Emergency locking retractors: front, front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium cloth
Security Engine immobilizer
Spare Tire Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction Stability control · Traction control
Steering Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock, gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front, rear
Tires Tire Pressure Monitoring System · Type: all season
Tires and Rims Wheels: steel
Wheels Wheel covers: full
Windows Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows · Rear defogger · Rear wiper: intermittent
Price $21,715 MSRP
Body Style Hatchback
Engine 2.4L 158 hp I4
Seating 5
Fuel Economy
20MPG city
26MPG highway
Drivetrain AWD

Price

MSRP$21,715
Invoice$20,087

Transmission

Drivetrain AWD
4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
20MPG city
26MPG highway

Safety

Driver AirbagStandard
Passenger AirbagStandard
Front Side AirbagsStandard
Rear Side Airbags--
Curtain AirbagsStandard
ABS BrakesStandard

Amenities

Sunroof/MoonroofOptional
Air ConditioningStandard
Leather Seats--
Power SeatsPassenger: Standard
Power WindowsStandard
Power Door LocksStandard
Navigation System--
StereoRadio, CD Player

Engine

2.4L 158 hp I4
Power 158 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque 162 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM

Dimensions

Maximum Seating5 seats
Fuel Tank Volume13.2 gal
Front Legroom41.6 in
Back Legroom36.3 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Length171.9 in
Width69.5 in
Height61.4 in

Cargo and Towing

Cargo Volume19.8 cu ft
Maximum Towing Capacity1,500 lbs
The 2011 Toyota Matrix S compact five-passenger wagon improves on its Base sibling with a larger powerplant, as well as a number of additional standard features and option packages. The... Read More
The 2011 Toyota Matrix S compact five-passenger wagon improves on its Base sibling with a larger powerplant, as well as a number of additional standard features and option packages. The Matrix S trim is also available in a full-time all-wheel-drive (AWD) version. A somewhat offbeat appearance, meanwhile, is complemented by 16-inch steel wheels outside, while inside this top-shelf trim boasts cloth upholstery and front bucket seats with a fold-flat front passenger-side seatback for some additional cargo space on top of its 49 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Further standard amenities include remote power door locks, cruise control, and air conditioning, all accented by a simulated alloy steering wheel with mounted audio and cruise controls, as well as simulated alloy dash trim. The six-speaker audio system stars an MP3-compatible single-CD player, while phone pre-wiring allows for easier communication on the road.
Options for the flagship Matrix S trim include the S Sport Package, with 17-inch alloy wheels, front and rear underbody spoilers, and a color-keyed rear spoiler. Also available is the Premium Package, with a power tilt-and-slide moonroof, XM satellite radio, and Bluetooth wireless technology.
Speaking of technology, the 2011 Matrix S trim, along with the rest of the Toyota lineup, receives standard Smart Stop Technology. This system, a response to Toyota's safety woes of last year, automatically slows engine revs when the brake and accelerator pedals are pressed at the same time. The Smart Stop system is complemented by 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, and front head-restraint whiplash protection. Additionally, the S trim sports standard front fog/driving lights, as well as daytime running lights.
Power for the 2011 Matrix S is provided by the standard variable-valve-timed (VVT) 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine, with a 5-speed manual transmission standard as well. The AWD S trim sports a mechanical limited-slip center differential, along with a standard, if a bit dated, 4-speed automatic transmission that leaves reviewers scratching their heads at its resulting 20/26 mpg. EPA estimates for the stick-shift S trim, meantime, are 21/28, and for the five-speed automatic, 21/29.