Editing Toyota Matrix (section)

===Models===
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====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>