Dependable, standard not my favorite clutch work in traffic is annoying. Drove it to Phoenix from central canada and it was more comfortable than I thought it would have been. It did struggle in the mountains a 6 speed would get better gas mileage in my opinion. Good little car though all in all.

1. I can carry just about anything in the trunk. The read seats and the front passenger side seat all fold forward. I fit a 9ft rug in there, and countless pieces of furniture. 2. I get about 24 MPG with my use of cruise control and my safe driving. 3. The all-wheel drive is a MUST for New England winters. I can get through any snow conditions. 4. This car is SOLID, and it looks great, too. 5. Maintenance very reasonable, and repairs are practically non-existent in the 4 years I've had my Matrix. 6. It doesn't have good pick-up, but it handles really well and is FUN to drive.

Great car plebty of fun. only down side i have come across is the fact the the front tires slip so easily when its wet. but! great mpg regardless. the suspension is rough.. but i coluld care less about that. it does everything i want and need it to do. its a great long distance cruiser

This is a good over all car. It can do almost anything you through at it. It can move just as much crap as a truck but can double as fun in th canyons when you are not halling stuff across town. It gets about 25 mpg on average but I have been told that I have a heavy foot. If you are going to modify somthing on this car hands down lowering it was the biggest help over all.

I like this car. It's a step down from what I had before it, but I have never had any major issues with it.