Editing Toyota Matrix (section)

=={{anchor|E130}}First generation (E130; 2002)==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = 2003-2004 Toyota Matrix XR -- 03-21-2012.JPG
| caption = 2003–2004 Toyota Matrix XR
| production = February 2002 – December 2007
| model_years = 2003–2008
| designer = Craig Kember (1999)<ref name="NYTIMES">{{cite web|last1=Hakim|first1=Danny|title=Private Sector; A Hip Toyota, by His Design|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/06/02/business/private-sector-a-hip-toyota-by-his-design.html?_r=0 |work=The New York Times |date=2002-06-02 |access-date=2016-09-16}}</ref>
| related = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Toyota Corolla (E130)]]
  | [[Pontiac Vibe|Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Voltz]]
  | [[Toyota Celica (T230)]]
  }}
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | {{convert|1794|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}} ''[[Toyota ZZ engine#1ZZ-FE|1ZZ-FE]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | {{convert|123|-|130|hp|kW|abbr=on}}<ref name="MT-NBW"/>
  | {{convert|1796|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}} ''[[Toyota ZZ engine#2ZZ-GE|2ZZ-GE]]'' I4
  | {{convert|164|-|180|hp|kW|abbr=on}}<ref name="MT-NBW"/>
  }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 4-speed [[Toyota A transmission#A246E|''A246E'']] automatic transmission (FWD Base/XR)
  | 4-speed [[Toyota U transmission#U240E|''U240E'']] automatic transmission (FWD XRS available in the 2003 only)
  | 4-speed [[Toyota U transmission#U341F|''U341F'']] automatic transmission (4WD Base/XR)
  | 5-speed ''C59'' [[manual transmission|manual]]<ref name="MT-NBW"/>
  | 6-speed ''C60'' manual<ref name="MT-NBW"/>
  }}
| wheelbase = {{convert|102.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="MT-NBW"/>
| length = {{convert|171.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="MT-NBW"/>
| width = {{convert|69.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="MT-NBW"/>
| height = {{convert|61.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="MT-NBW"/>
}}
The Matrix was first introduced in the 2003 model year and based on the Toyota Corolla platform.<ref name="SCC-1"/> Relatively unchanged in 2004, a facelift for 2005 brought minor revisions to the exterior – mainly revised styling to the front fascia due to complaints of rubbing the ground on the previous incarnation and replacing the red lenses on the taillamps with clear ones.<ref name="E-04"/><ref name="E-05"/> Also, the center instrument panel was slightly redesigned and featured a Toyota [[head unit]] in place of the previous [[General Motors|GM]]-sourced radio.<ref name="E-05"/>

Two 1.8&nbsp;L [[Straight-four engine|four-cylinder engines]] were offered in the Matrix: the [[Toyota ZZ engine|1ZZ-FE]] used in the Corolla, which originally made {{Convert|130|hp|kW|lk=on}} in 2003 through 2005 models, but was reduced to {{Convert|126|hp|kW}} in 2006,<ref name="AOL-06"/> and the performance-oriented 2ZZ-GE taken from the [[Toyota Celica]] GT-S,<ref name="MT-NBW">
{{cite journal |last=Walton |first=Chris |date=March 2002 |title=The Next Band Wagons |journal=[[Motor Trend]]|pages=82–90 |url=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/wagon/112_0205_sport_wagons/index.html |access-date=2008-07-18 }}</ref> which produced {{convert|164|hp|kW}} (previously {{Convert|180|hp|kW}} in 2003, {{Convert|173|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} in 2004,<ref>{{cite web|title=2004 Toyota Matrix – Specs|url=http://www.new-cars.com/2004/toyota/toyota-matrix-specs.html|publisher=New-cars.com|access-date=2008-10-22}}</ref> and {{Convert|170|hp|kW}} in 2005).<ref>{{cite web|title=2005 Toyota Matrix New Car Buyer's Guide|url=http://www.car.com/content/research/buyersguide/index.cfm/action/viewGuide/year_si/2005/make_vch/Toyota/model_vch/Matrix/xml/2005-toyota-matrix.xml|publisher=Car.com|access-date=2008-10-22}}</ref> The 2006 drop in power was due to new testing standards, and not a change in the engine's actual performance.<ref name="AOL-06">{{cite web|title=2006 Toyota Matrix Complete Review|url=http://autos.aol.com/cars-Toyota-Matrix-2006/expert-review|publisher=New Car Test Drive, Inc.|access-date=2008-10-22}}</ref>

In late 2006, Toyota discontinued use of the [[Toyota ZZ engine#2ZZ-GE|2ZZ-GE]] engine and dropped the XRS from the Matrix lineup to be temporarily replaced by the M-Theory edition. Like each year of the XRS model, the M-Theory was a limited production run of 2500 cars.<ref name="CC-07TM">{{cite web|title=2007 Toyota Matrix Review|author=Peters, Eric|url=http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/toyota_matrix_2007|publisher=The Car Connection|access-date=2008-07-24}}</ref> [[All wheel drive]] was also available from 2003 to 2006 when coupled to the 1ZZ engine and automatic transmission, but was dropped at the same time as the XRS.<ref name="CC-07TM"/>

===Models===
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| image1 = 05-08 Toyota Matrix.jpg
| image2 = 2008 Toyota Matrix, Rear Left, 11-21-2021.jpg
| caption2 = 2005–2008 Toyota Matrix Standard
}}

====Standard (2003–2008)====
Starting out at {{USD|14,670}} in 2003, the no-frills base model came with few options. While it did have standard air conditioning, it left out features like color-keyed mirrors and door handles, blacked out window frames and power mirrors. One option the base model could be had with was AWD for an additional $1,465 (although the actual increase was $2,445, since AWD only came with an automatic transmission). Adding AWD brought the car's curb weight of {{convert|2679|lb|kg||abbr=on}} up to {{convert|2943|lb|kg||abbr=on}} and decreased power by {{Convert|7|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|7|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=2003 Toyota Matrix Complete Review|url=http://autos.aol.com/cars-Toyota-Matrix-2003/expert-review|publisher=New Car Test Drive, Inc.|access-date=2008-10-12}}</ref><ref name="Autoblog.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/cars-compare?cur_page=details&v1=USB30TOC171A0&v2=USB30TOC172A0&v3=USB30TOC171B0&v4=USB30TOC172B0&v5=USB30TOC171C0 |title=2003 Toyota Matrix Front-wheel Drive Hatchback vs All-wheel Drive Hatchback |publisher=Autoblog.com}}</ref> In 2004, the price of a base model remained unchanged, but by the last year of production, 2008, it had risen to $15,510.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/cars-compare?cur_page=overview&v1=USB80TOC171A0&v2=USB70TOC171A0&v3=USB60TOC171A0&v4=USB50TOC171A0&v5=USB40TOC171A0 |title=	2004 - 2008 Toyota Matrix |publisher=Autoblog.com}}</ref>

====XR (2003–2008)====
The Matrix's XR mid-grade trim level added features like color-matched mirrors and door handles, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a panic button on the [[key fob]]. Options available with the XR trim included a [[sunroof]], body kit, and {{convert|17|in|mm|adj=on}} [[alloy wheel]]s. A 2003 XR started at {{USD|16,180}} and {{convert|2701|lb|kg||abbr=on}}, but when equipped with AWD cost at least $18,445 (only $305 less than an XRS) and weighed in at {{convert|2965|lb|kg||abbr=on}}.<ref name="Autoblog.com"/> Like the base model, the XR's AWD engine was detuned. Again, the car's price for its second year stayed the same, but in the four years after that, it rose to $16,990.<ref>{{cite web|title=2004–2008 Toyota Matrix XR|url=http://www.autoblog.com/cars-compare?cur_page=overview&v1=USB80TOC171B0&v2=USB70TOC171B0&v3=USB60TOC171B0&v4=USB50TOC171B0&v5=USB40TOC171B0|publisher=Autoblog.com}}</ref>

====XRS (2003–2006)====
[[File:2003-2004 Toyota Matrix XRS.jpg|thumb|left|2004 Toyota Matrix XRS with [[Toyota Racing Development|TRD]] grille]]

For {{USD|18,750-}}, the top-of-the-line model came standard with four-wheel [[disc brakes]] and six speakers. Also included on all XRS models were [[anti-lock brakes]] with [[Electronic Brakeforce Distribution]], 16-inch alloy wheels, and [[cruise control]]. In 2003, 17-inch wheels could be had, but only on cars without a sunroof. An option combining {{convert|17|in|mm|adj=on}} wheels and a sunroof became available the second year of production. In 2005, an XRS started out at $18,850, and for its last year, it sold for at least $19,250.<ref>{{cite web|title=2005-2006 Toyota Matrix XRS|url=http://www.autoblog.com/cars-compare?cur_page=overview&v1=USB30TOC171C0&v2=USB40TOC171C0&v3=USB50TOC171C0&v4=USB60TOC171C0|publisher=Autoblog.com}}</ref>

The XRS trim included an engine upgrade to Toyota's higher-performance [[Toyota ZZ engine#2ZZ-GE|2ZZ-GE]]  engine. Displacing {{convert|1796|cc|L cuin||abbr=on}}, it produced {{Convert|180|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|130|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} – a then-rare [[volumetric efficiency|100&nbsp;horsepower-per-liter]]. While its 11.5:1 [[compression ratio]] was a large factor in its performance, the engine could change to a second cam profile at higher RPM through Toyota's [[VVTL-i]] and was designed for operation up to 8500&nbsp;RPM. The engine's high compression necessitates "premium" gasoline (91 octane or above in the [[Research Octane Number|(R+M)/2 scale]]). With the exception of an available automatic in 2003, a six-speed manual transmission was the only gearbox offered in the XRS.<ref name="MT-NBW"/> A Transitional Low Emission Vehicle ([[TLEV]]) its first year of production,<ref>{{cite web|title=2003 Toyota Matrix XRS|url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/18789.shtml|publisher=Fueleconomy.gov|access-date=2008-10-12}}</ref> the 2ZZ was [[retrofitted]] in 2004 with a [[Secondary air injection|smog pump]] and reclassified as an [[Ultra Low Emission Vehicle]] (ULEV).<ref>{{cite web|title=2004 Toyota Matrix XRS|url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/19900.shtml|publisher=Fueleconomy.gov|access-date=2008-10-12}}</ref>

The Matrix was able to come to a full stop from {{convert|60|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}} in only {{convert|114|ft|m}}.<ref name="MT-NBW"/> Due to being [[front wheel drive]], the XRS has a [[weight distribution]] of 59/41 (front/rear), which may result in [[understeer]] when driven hard. It weighs in at a relatively light {{convert|2800|lb|kg||abbr=on}}.<ref name="MT-NBW"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/cars-compare?cur_page=details&v1=USB30TOC171A0&v2=USB30TOC172A0&v3=USB30TOC171B0&v4=USB30TOC172B0&v5=USB30TOC171C0 |title=2003 Toyota Matrix - Compare Trims |publisher=Autoblog.com}}</ref>

====M-Theory (2007)====
Not a trim level, the M-Theory edition was a 2007-only<ref>{{cite web|title=2008 Toyota Matrix|url=http://www.gaywheels.com/detail.php?type=new&year=2008&make=39&model=17119&gff=1&makename=Toyota&modelname=Matrix%E2%84%91=10572.jpg|website=gaywheels.com|access-date=2008-10-12}}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}</ref> appearance package with an exclusive "Speedway Blue" color. For {{USD|1,500}}, a customer got 17-inch [[Caldina]] wheels, a chrome exhaust tip, a numbered plaque (1 of 2500), four wheel disc brakes, and a spoiler. To improve handling, a "sport tuned suspension" and [[strut tower brace]] were included.<ref>{{cite web|title=Toyota Matrix M-Theory Package Announced|date=August 2006 |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2006/08/01/toyota-matrix-m-theory-package-announced/|publisher=autoblog.com|access-date=2008-10-12}}</ref>

===Interior===
{{Multiple image | align = right | direction = vertical | width = 220
| image1 = 2004 Matrix Dash.jpg
| caption1 = 2004 XRS dashboard
| image2 = Matrix Interior.jpg
| caption2 = Interior with seats folded
}}

One of the Matrix's unique design features is its interior, particularly the rear 60/40 seats and cargo area. Made with rigid plastic backs, the rear seats fold flat, creating a {{convert|53.2|cuft|m3|abbr=on}} cargo area. In a practicality test, ''Motor Trend'' was able to haul more cargo in the Matrix than in a [[Subaru Impreza WRX#GD chassis (2001-2007)|Subaru WRX wagon]] with {{convert|61.1|cuft|m3|abbr=on}} of space.<ref name="MT-NBW"/> In addition to the eight tie-downs in the back for attaching the included cargo nets and [[tonneau cover]], the seats and rear floor have integrated rails for installing extra tie-downs.<ref name="MT-NBW"/><ref name="CD-VS">{{cite journal |last=Bedard |first=Patrick |date=June 2002 |title=Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Focus, Pontiac Vibe, Mazda Protegé5, Suzuki Aerio, Toyota Matrix |journal=[[Car and Driver]] |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison_test/station_wagons/chrysler_pt_cruiser_vs_ford_focus_pontiac_vibe_mazda_protege5_suzuki_aerio_toyota_matrix_comparison_test+page-5.html |access-date=2008-10-12 }}</ref>

Up front, the passenger seat also folds flat, accommodating long items like surf boards or allowing drivers to use the tray in its back to hold items like a laptop computer. An electronic device can be charged with the 115 volt/100 watt [[power inverter]] (US models only).<ref>{{cite web|title=Toyota Matrix a 'crossover' of youthful practicality |url=http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=52165 |publisher=Jsonline.com |access-date=2008-10-12 }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The first year of production (2003), the [[List of vehicle instruments|instrument cluster]] was completely red.<ref name="SCC-1"/> However, the next year, Toyota made the numbers white while keeping the rest of the gauges red.<ref name="E-04">{{cite web|title=2004 Toyota Matrix Photo Archive|url=http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/matrix/2004/picturearchive.4.html|publisher=[[Edmunds.com]]|access-date=2008-10-21}}</ref> When the car was updated in 2005, a digital clock was added to the radio bezel.<ref name="E-05">{{cite web|title=2005 Toyota Matrix Photo Archive|url=http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/matrix/2005/picturearchive.2.html|publisher=[[Edmunds.com]]|access-date=2008-10-21}}</ref>

===Crash testing===
[[National Highway Traffic Safety Administration|NHTSA]] crash test ratings (2003):<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 TOYOTA MATRIX {{!}} NHTSA |url=https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2004/TOYOTA/MATRIX |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=www.nhtsa.gov |language=en}}</ref>
*Frontal Crash Test – Driver: {{Rating|5|5}}
*Frontal Crash Test – Passenger: {{Rating|5|5}}
*Side Impact Rating – {{Rating|5|5}}
*Side Impact Rating – Rear: {{Rating|4|5}}
*Rollover Rating: {{Rating|4|5}}

===Recalls===
In May 2008, Toyota issued a [[Product recall|recall]] for 2003 and 2004 model year Corollas and Matrixes. The recall notice cites two bolts in each of the front doors as potentially causing the window to come off the track and break. This recall only applies to models equipped with power windows.<ref>Toyota Recall Notice – SSC 80A – "2003 through 2004 Model Year Corolla and Corolla Matrix front door glass bolts safety recall notice"</ref> General Motors issued a recall for the same problem on 2003 and 2004 Pontiac Vibes with power windows at the same time.<ref>{{cite web|title=2003 Pontiac Vibe Recalls|url=http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2003/pontiac/vibe/recalls/index.html|publisher=[[Motor Trend]] Magazine|access-date=2008-10-21}}</ref>

On August 26, 2010, Toyota issued a [[Product recall|recall]] for 2005 to 2008 model year Corollas and Matrixes, equipped with the 1ZZ-FE engine and two-wheel drive. The recall notices states that an improperly manufactured Engine Control Module (ECM) can develop a crack in its circuitry, potentially causing the "Check Engine" light to illuminate, harsh shifting, and stalling and/or failure of the engine to start.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://pressroom.toyota.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=2056 |title=Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recall on Certain Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix Models |publisher=Toyota |location=US |date=2010-08-26 |access-date=2013-08-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731145133/http://pressroom.toyota.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=2056 |archive-date=2013-07-31 }}</ref>

On November 20, 2019, along with 2003-2008 [[Toyota Corolla|Corollas]] and 2004 and 2005 [[Toyota Vitz|Yarises]], the Matrix of the model years from 2003 to 2008 was recalled in Mexico due to these cars containing Takata frontal passenger airbags which might degrade due to weather exposure and variation of high temperatures, which usually occurs on cities with extreme weather, which might cause serious injuries on passengers. Toyota has advised all owners of the following cars to replace these faulty frontal passenger airbags or all airbags, depending on the version. Toyota of Mexico has notified PROFECO that in the Mexican market exists 618 vehicles in addition to these three recalled vehicles. The replacing campaign will go due November 22.
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