Toyota Matrix

Toyota Matrix

Toyota Matrix

Development of model of Matrix came true by the Japanese brand in a close collaboration with the American corporation General Motors. At this compact car that on some markets was named as Corolla Matrix, there was a Pontiac Vibe, differing from the Japanese version only by the design of exterior. Developments of Matrix started in 2001, and already in 2003 first generation compact five door hatchbacks built on one front platform with Corolla, began to go down from a conveyer in city Cambridge (Canada).

Toyota Matrix

Toyota Matrix

A model was produced in three acquisitions Standard, XR and XRS, that differentiated outwardly (at XR and XRS was present false weight and the rich list of equipment was accessible). The car was equipped by two atmospheric petrol motors by volume of a 1.8 L. Thus one of them, by power 10 horsepower’s, was taken at the model of Toyota Celica GT - S and put on acquisition of XRS. In a pair with engines worked 5 or 6-step mechanical or 4-step automatic to the transmission.

Toyota Matrix

Toyota Matrix

The second generation of Toyota Matrix is equipped by two petrol engines - modernized to 1.8 with (by power 132 horsepower’s) a capacity of one the liter and span-new to 2.4 with (by power 158 horsepower’s) a capacity of one the L. Both motors can work from 4th or 5-step automatic, or 5-step mechanical transmissions. A drive of car is front, as an option it is possible to order a complete drive.

Toyota Matrix

Toyota Matrix

In a company decided not to renounce the successful platform of Corolla, and built the second generation of Matrix on the same platform with the wheel-base of 2601 mm. Appeared at a model and full drive modification, sizes of basket of that, less than, than at standard versions.So, length of basket of standard modification makes a 4394 mm, and at a full drive are 4366 mm. Height at a standard version arrives at a 1549 mm, and at a full drive are 1560 mm. And only a width at both modifications is single are 1765 mm.A model exterior did not suffer cardinal changes. A forehand was touched up, where the new, more narrow headlights of head light, another grate of radiator (instead of trapeziums - U- vivid), appeared, other form hood with relief lines on each side. A new luggage door with a spoiler (at acquisitions of S and XRS), back lanterns and powerful bumper with an imposing diffuser appeared on a stern.

Toyota Matrix

Toyota Matrix

A main chip is in the salon of car that was marked by the customers of first generation of Matrix, stylistically incorporated device panel and central cantilever unfolded to the driver, remained untouched. The arm-chair of driver and front passenger is had small lateral support, and a back sofa possesses a short seat and practically a peak located backs.

Toyota Matrix

Toyota Matrix