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2007 Toyota Matrix Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Write a reviewBy now, the Matrix is everywhere. But what is the Toyota Matrix? The unique body design makes it a difficult vehicle to categorize. The Matrix is technically hatchback, although it bares many similarities to a minivan with respect to shape. Toyota Designed the Matrix to offer a combination of the driving ease of a compact car with the interior room of a small crossover SUV. The Matrix is built up from the same platform as Corolla, but its tall body stretches nearly a foot above its compact counterpart. The interior is also also reconfigurable for extra cargo, thanks to convenient flat-folding rear and front passenger seats. There are four Matrix variations available for 2007. The two trim levels, base and XR, are both available with a four speed automatic or five speed manual transmission. All models are powered by the same 1.8 liter four cylinder engine, which provides 126 horsepower and 122 pound-feet of torque. Along with a clever design and convenient adjustability features, the Matrix is marked by excellent fuel economy. The EPA is 29/34 mpg for the automatic and 30/36 for the manual. All Matrix models can be built up with convenience and luxury options, but the higher priced XR offers a few additional aesthetic and performance-reltaed add-ons. Air conditioning and a CD audio system are standard, and options include larger wheels, a moon roof, and a JBL audio upgrade with a CD changer.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2007 Toyota Matrix
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by Michael H
May 02, 2024
Car has extensive peeling clear coat on the roof. Minor peeling on the back hatch. Passenger doors have large dents. Red paint faded all around. Engine is quiet and seems to run fine. Chose not to test drive. Cost is too high for condition. May 02, 2024
by Hoje J
Jul 19, 2023
Good gas mileage, but no GPS.
Pontiac vibe or Honda fit.Jul 19, 2023
by Jennifer M
Apr 15, 2023
Ive owned one for the past 16 years. Best purchase l have ever made. Very reliable and low repair costs. One downside, not very comfortable on long trips but fine for commuting or errands.Apr 15, 2023
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by Michael H
May 02, 2024
Car has extensive peeling clear coat on the roof. Minor peeling on the back hatch. Passenger doors have large dents. Red paint faded all around. Engine is quiet and seems to run fine. Chose not to test drive. Cost is too high for condition. May 02, 2024
by Hoje J
Jul 19, 2023
Good gas mileage, but no GPS.
Pontiac vibe or Honda fit.Jul 19, 2023
by Jennifer M
Apr 15, 2023
Ive owned one for the past 16 years. Best purchase l have ever made. Very reliable and low repair costs. One downside, not very comfortable on long trips but fine for commuting or errands.Apr 15, 2023
by Carl & Robyn M
Jul 08, 2021
Not the vehicle fit, for us.
Too enclosed.
Rough road feel.
Loud insideJul 08, 2021
by Paul L
Nov 18, 2020
Compare to corolla.good car,but overpriced in North given the rust that gets into themNov 18, 2020
by Anonymous
Sep 24, 2014
Overalll the Matrix was a good car that served us well for the 7 years we owned it. We had no complaints about it except for road noise. It was easy to drive and park. The mileage was decent. It was comfortable to take on trips. We just outgrew it.Sep 24, 2014
by Denis O
Dec 13, 2009
Got this car although it was not one of my top choices and I'm glad I got convinced! Best versatility and style in it's class in my opinion. Cheap'esk to drive but offers enough fun even for a Toyota. Although a bit loud inside, the plastic boot makes for an easy clean-up from what ever you had in the back.Dec 13, 2009
by Chris W
Sep 04, 2009
I bought this roller-skate primarily for it's gas milage! And i kick-ass on that front. the sport package is cool AND i get my family 5 comfortably in it to get to the ballpark (to see the Champion PHILLIES play!!!)Sep 04, 2009
by Anonymous
Aug 19, 2009
My first car! Automatic, speedway blue, with AC looks great and handles even better. Driven it in every form of Canadian weather, from 3 feet of snow to a foot of rain and she's never let me down. Gas is about 510-530km/tank, a mix of city and highway lead foot driving. Good amount of space even more with a rack for a mix of the campin kit, the snowboard gear, and a trippin canoe. Wish i got a stock rack, thou.Aug 19, 2009
by Trent H
May 13, 2009
I love my car !!! I get 530km/tank in the city on average & 600+ on the highway . It's a 5 speed with no ABS , Beautiful colour : speedway blue . I'm 6'1" tall & i'm able to lay down in it & sleep Comfortablely , It's great to camp in .May 13, 2009
by Colette G
Feb 06, 2009
great on fuel, very fuel efficient . great visibility especially when backing up. spacious storage compartments. Easy car to park. Poor performance in soft snow. The exterior look is average. So far, no major repairs or high maintenance. Feel safe in the car. Feb 06, 2009
by Annie-Claude A
Apr 27, 2008
J'aime beaucoup, excellente tenue de route, accélération raisonnable, maintient de la vitesse dans les côtes ++++++++ Bref c ce à quoi je m'Attendais de ToyotaApr 27, 2008
by Bradford R
Mar 21, 2008
Multi-functional; quick and lots of fun!Mar 21, 2008
by Herman C
Mar 19, 2008
its acceleration is bad, but the outlook and the color can make it up...insdie is roomy and the car is reliable, i still driving it after i had two accident w/ it, the most important thing is i didnt get injury in those two accident...Mar 19, 2008
by Jim M
Dec 15, 2007
Factory alloy wheels, Amazing stock stereo, 36 miles to gallon in city and 47 on highway.Stow and Go seat folds flat to the floor. If you are in Market for a small car, Buy this and you won't look anywhere else.Dec 15, 2007
What users have asked
Automatic headlights
Automatic headlight system-is or is not the light sensor supposed to turn the headlights on at night? If so, what setting should the stalk switch be set at? I live in a city, and I have found myself driving at night without headlights (!), but the manual says absolutely NOTHING about the automatic headlight system. Either the sensor is non-functional, or, equally likely, I have the stalk switch set wrong.
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Interior accessories won’t work. Gear shifter stuck in park. Tranny won’t shift to third gear. Battery is drained when driving.
My 2007 Toyota Matrix was running fine, no signs of any issues. I parked, went into store and when I started the car to leave it wouldn’t shift out of park. None of my interior accessories worked including the windshield wipers. Nothing on instrument panel works. My battery drains when driving and my tranny won’t shift into third gear. The Toyota Dealership diagnostic resulted in code: P0500, Vehicle Speed Sensor. But Toyota stared my internal junction box was bad but all relays and fuses tested good. By passing the junction box with a current resulted in all my accessories working. All under the hood fuse box relays and fuses tested good and work properly. I replaced battery, altinator, and speed sensor. My car still in same condition as the day I returned from store and started it. No mechanic can figure out what’s wrong
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2007 Toyota Matrix shaky/rough steering at hwy speeds
I have a 2007 Toyota Matrix, with approx. 115,000km on it. This past fall I had it in to the dealer to have oil and filter changed, and winter tires put on. They also informed me that there was an ECM recall and changed the ECM free of charge. Since the ECM change I have noticed a shaky/rough feeling in the steering wheel at highway speeds, which feels like it is coming from the engine. At first it was only around 115km/h+, now it is down to 100km/h+ or so. I called the dealer yesterday and service dept. said this is likely due to a dirty throttle body, because the new ECM is calibrated to require more air than the old ECM. Does that make sense? He also suggested trying cleaning the fuel injectors and changing the engine air filter. Of course they wanted me to pay for all this, despite the fact that I had no such problem before they changed the ECM. Or, is it possible this shaky/rough steering at hwy speeds could just be my winter tires? They are only on their 2nd season (mounted on basic steel rims from Canadian Tire) - so I can't imagine they are so worn or unbalanced as to cause this...? Any thoughts welcome. I drove them last winter (2010/2011) and had no such problems.
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2007 Toyota Matrix Pricing
Original MSRP
$16,030 to $17,510Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front and rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: rear seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
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: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front and rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: JBL · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: rear seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Exterior Features
Exhaust tip color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: tilt/slide
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
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 · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full · Width: 6.5
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent