The Toyota Matrix has always been a utility vehicle. It is practical and durable, but ultimately less exciting than its voguish styling suggests. With its 2009 redesign, the hatchback remains true to those roots. It has a larger engine and this raises the performance bar a few notches, but the utility is still the name of the game. This car is worth a look, but with competitors encroaching from every side, it doesn’t bring as much to the field as it once did.
The Matrix comes in three trim levels: the basic Standard, a better-equipped S and a sportier XRS. All-wheel drive is optional on the Matrix S. The Matrix shares roots with the Toyota Corolla and Scion xB, and Pontiac markets a related hatchback in the Vibe.
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2010 Toyota Matrix Features
The Toyota Matrix is not a luxury vehicle so do not expect anything close to what you would find in a luxury vehicle. It just has standard features.
These standard features on the 2010 Matrix vary considerably according to trim level. Power mirrors, tilt and telescoping steering, and an auxiliary input jack—items that aren’t always standard on small cars—are standard on the base model.
Perhaps more noteworthy than what’s included is what doesn’t come standard on the base model of the 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix; cruise control, keyless entry and power windows and locks are optional on this version.
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The S upgrades to power windows and locks, a useful 115-volt power outlet good for laptops, cruise control, and a flat-folding front passenger seat, plus other dress-ups. The sportiest XRS gets a strut-tower brace for improved handling, as well as 18-inch alloy wheels.
A number of options are available, especially on the S and XRS versions. Among them, the DVD-based navigation system with XM NavTraffic will likely be one of the most sought-after. Furthermore, Edmunds reports that the options list for the S and XRS includes a “JBL sound system,” which offers “decent sound, but it lacks a USB port for iPod integration, which Toyota says isn’t even available as a dealer accessory. The Scion xB that’s often sold at the same dealerships has an iPod port standard.
Two engines are available: a 1.8-litre four-cylinder in the base Matrix, and a 2.4-litre four-cylinder in the XR, XRS and AWD. All use a five-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic transmission, except for the AWD model, which uses a four-speed automatic only.
Toyota Matrix 2010 Prices in Nigeria
The fair price of Toyota Matrix 2010 in Nigeria range from ₦1,250,000 to ₦3,300,000 depending on the condition, specifically:
- Nigerian used Toyota Matrix 2010 price in Nigeria: ₦1,250,000 – ₦2,000,000
- Tokunbo (foreign used) Toyota Matrix price in Nigeria: ₦2,300,000 – ₦3,300,000
Toyota Matrix 2010 Specs
| Gas Mileage | 26 mpg City/32 mpg Hwy |
| Engine | Gas I4, 1.8L |
| EPA Class | Small Station Wagon |
| Style Name | 5dr Wgn Man FWD (GS) |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | 4 |
| Body Style | Station Wagon |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual transmission |
| Dimensions | |
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | Small Station Wagon |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2865 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.3 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 43.7 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 40.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 36.2 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 52.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.6 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 52.6 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 114 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.3 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 59.8 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 69.5 |
| Liftover Height (in) | – TBD – |
| Wheelbase (in) | 102.4 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 59.9 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 61.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 171.9 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.8 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) | 19.8 |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) | 61.5 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 13.2 |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est – City (MPG) | 26 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy (MPG) | 32 |
| Performance Specs | |
| Engine | |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 132 @ 6000 |
| Displacement | 1.8L/110 |
| Engine Order Code | NA |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 128 @ 4400 |
| Fuel System | EFI |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Transmission | |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | NA |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.73 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.31 |
| Clutch Size (in) | – TBD – |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.17 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | NA |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.89 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.31 |
| Trans Order Code | NA |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.90 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.25 |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.8 |
| Disc – Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | NA |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.2 |
| Disc – Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Drum – Rear (Yes or ) | NA |
| Steering | |
| Turning Diameter – Wall to Wall (ft) | – TBD – |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.1 |
| Steering Type | Pwr rack & pinion |
| Turning Diameter – Curb to Curb (ft) | 36.0 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.2 |
| Tires | |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/55R16 |
| Spare Tire Order Code | NA |
| Front Tire Order Code | NA |
| Spare Tire Size | Temporary |
| Front Tire Size | P205/55R16 |
| Rear Tire Order Code | NA |
| Wheels | |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | Temporary |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 16 x 6.5 |
| Spare Wheel Material | – TBD – |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 16 x 6.5 |
| Suspension | |
| Shock Absorber Diameter – Front (mm) | – TBD – |
| Suspension Type – Front (Cont.) | NA |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter – Rear (in) | 0.79 |
| Suspension Type – Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Shock Absorber Diameter – Rear (mm) | – TBD – |
| Suspension Type – Rear (Cont.) | NA |
| Suspension Type – Rear | Torsion Beam |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter – Front (in) | 0.94 |
| Safety Features | |
| Air Bag-Frontal-DriverAir Bag-Frontal-PassengerAir Bag-Side Body-FrontAir Bag-Side Head-FrontAir Bag-Side Head-RearBrakes-ABSChild Safety Rear Door LocksDaytime Running LightsTraction ControlTire Pressure MonitorStability Control | |
| Other features | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes w/electronic brake distribution Vehicle stability control-inc: traction control w/off switch daytime running lights front advanced airbags w/occupant classification sensor front seat side-impact airbags front & rear side curtain airbags3-point ALR/ELR seat belts for all positions -incLATCH lower anchors & top tether anchors held-protector rear door lockside-impact door beamsEnergy-absorbing steering columnDirect tire pressure monitor |
Final Words
The Toyota Matrix provides the economy-minded pricing and operation of a compact car with the practicality of a hatch. All-wheel drive is available, an important option for those who need it that not all competitors offer. One never feels something is missing or left out, especially with the addition of a navigation system, and the new styling won’t be dated before the next version of Windows or iPhone.
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