A compromise between an SUV and a compact hatchback, the Matrix originally set the current trend for crossover vehicles. The 2009 Toyota Matrix gets a styling update to make it more coupe-like, with a wider rear end, lower ride height, and a more angular sloping roof. Though overall dimensions have not changed, internal configuration and seat tracks have adjusted interior space. Passenger room climbs from 96 to 114 cubic feet, while the cargo area now holds 61.5 cubic feet.
Available in Base, S, and XRS trims, the 2009 Toyota Matrix offers two four-cylinder engines. Base and S come standard with a 132-hp, 1.8-liter I4, while the XRS gets the 158-hp, 2.4-liter I4. Gone is the 170-hp engine from last year. Base trims feature either a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual, while the S and XRS work with the manual or a 5-speed automatic with manual mode. Also new for 2009 is an AWD version of this front-wheel drive wagon, only available in the S trim. This is paired with the 2.4 engine, but only with a 4-speed automatic. New sport seats, more storage compartments, a new JBL sound system, and new touchscreen navigation are some other additions to the 2009 Matrix package. A more solid ride and turn radius is helped by the new double wishbone rear suspension in the S AWD and XRS, replacing the rear torsion beam suspension.
The stylish wagon seats four or five in two rows, with the 60/40 split-folding rear seats able to fold flat. Both the S and XRS include a fold-flat front passenger seat as well. Base models start minimally, in keeping with the budget-minded ethos, while the S and XRS offer up power features, a CD/MP3 player, remote entry and cruise control. These trims are outfitted with a sporty body kit to appeal to a younger male audience. This includes foglights, underbody front and rear spoilers, rocker moldings, chrome accents (XRS), and sport seats. The XRS adds larger 18-inch alloy wheels, a leather steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth controls, and standard traction and stability control.
Unlike the Corollla, on which it's based, the 2009 Matrix comes with 4-wheel disc brakes on all trims. This is in addition to 4-wheel ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution, and dual front-side and side curtain airbags for all rows. The Matrix maintains Toyota's reputation for reliability and safety, but hopes its sexier profile will expand its target consumer. Early reports say the changes are minimal, and the XRS performance won't wow drivers, but interior space is comfortable, roomy, and versatile.
hello my seats in my Toyota matrix always get water spots on them how can you stop this?? I heard this is a complaint with some of the interiors of the Toyotas please help
Toyota Matrix 2009 Won't start and keeps on cranking even after I've stopped turning the key (also tried secondary key just in case)
I pulled the motor out changed the rod and main bearings. Put the motor back together and put it back in the car. Now it won't establish a link with the ecm and has no spark and the fuel pump won't cycle
My 2009 Matrix having a cylinder 4 misfire (obd2 code P0304). I replaced all the spark plugs, swapped all the coils, replaced all fuel injectors, checked the resistance and voltage on the all the injector plugs. Everything I did something, the same code kept coming back. I just recheck my spark plugs again and #4 already have carbon fouling (the plugs are brand new and I installed them 2 weeks ago). I also did a vacuum leak test with smoke and didn't find any leaks.
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
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: split · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.2 · 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 · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: JBL · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: ready · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: vinyl cargo area · Floor Mats: front and rear · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with split-level storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 115V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.3 · 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: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: JBL · AM/FM radio · XM-ready satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: vinyl cargo area · Floor Mats: front and rear · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with split-level storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 115V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front Spoiler: body color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.3 · 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: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: JBL · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with split-level storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 115V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Mirror color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
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: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent