Surprisingly, this configuration helps get completely respectable performances that are far superior to those of their predecessors. However, the best part is that the Vibe and the Matrix still consume between 7. GM and Toyota also offer a Toyota-made 2. But in this case, you must opt for the five-speed automatic transmission. With this equipment, your ride will offer even better performances, but with fuel consumption that is more akin to that of a Suzuki SX4.
Expect about 9. These two cars earn points for offering top-notch vehicle handling for the first time. Obviously, the versions with inch rims are even better, but there is a marked improvement over the previous models. The car is quieter, slightly more comfortable and features superior braking thanks mainly to factory-standard ABS brakes. Only its steering remains sluggish and it prevents good contact with the road. Base model vs. The Vibe emerged victorious over the Matrix in its category after AJAC testing, mainly due to its more abundant safety equipment.
The Pontiac scores points with its warranty, which is superior to that of the Matrix. However, GM loses ground to Toyota with its much more costly maintenance programs, as well as with the slightly higher average cost of replacement parts. Proof that a reputation in the industry is worth its weight in gold, whether is it well-founded or not. Once again, you should remember that the Vibe and Matrix are twins and that one is not better than the other.
It should be clear from the get-go that only Toyota offers leasing. Final Drive Axle Ratio :1 2. Clutch Size NA. Fuel Economy and Range. Fuel Tank. Exterior Dimensions. Wheelbase inches Length inches Width, without mirrors inches Height inches Front Track Width inches Rear Track Width inches Minimum Ground Clearance inches 5. Liftover Height inches NA. Interior Dimensions. Total Passenger Volume cubic feet Front Head Room inches Front Leg Room inches Front Shoulder Room inches Handling is fairly nimble, and the ride is compliant if a little jittery.
The optional AWD system works well, but hurts acceleration and fuel economy. Limited left foot room and a long reach to the steering wheel combine to hurt the driving position. Stability control was a rare option through the years. These models have strong reliability and performed well in CR's tests. Latest Toyota Videos. Ready to Shop Local Inventory? Select Another Vehicle. This page is for personal, non-commercial use. This past summer, I unloaded my Dodge Challenger , reducing the size of my personal fleet by a third and leaving me with just my Wrangler and Miata.
Both are interesting and fun, but neither is a highway cruiser. The big Dodge filled that role splendidly, but it was tough to justify the astronomical costs of insuring such a car in the Detroit metro area while working from home. Not bad, right? Yes, you sold your Challenger. Since, I've been looking for a suitable highway beater to fill that void.
Something cheap, relatively comfortable, utilitarian and reliable. My ownership history steered me in the direction of an early-aughts Ford Focus or Mazda3 , both of which I'm familiar with and quite comfortable working on.
Finding them in any sort of decent shape with the options I wanted manual, cruise control proved more difficult than I'd initially expected. Enter the Matrix. I found it in my almost-daily classifieds searches while spending the holidays quasi-quarantined in an RV in my parents' driveway in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Wow, doesn't that sound fun? Turns out southern New Mexico is both a great and terrible place to shop for cheap used cars : cars are free from rust but the selection is poor.
I drove a couple of Focuses and even inquired after a Lexus LS on a lark, but nothing really grabbed me until I spotted this little black hatchback.
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