Do you like the new redesign Toyota Matrix?

[secrecyguy]

It's been a while since I last post at this Toyota Forum.

Anyway, I just saw the new redesign Toyota Matrix and I am very disappointed in the new redesign Toyota Matrix. It doesn't even look like a sporty wagon anymore. Now it just look like a 4 door hatchback. There's no "Wow!" in it.

Now there's a big blind spot on the back side and the side windows now end up just being a strip of window. It's barely noticeable.

I am just wondering if I am the only person who thinks this so I am doing a poll on it. What do you think of the new redesign Toyota Matrix?

[Smar969905]

i havent gone to check one out yet, but they do look screwy. i think toyota is borrowing from different cars to piece together this new design. i have heard from others, and agree with it, that this car looks similar to the mazda 3.

i also dont like that they brought back the XRS, but the only thing that sets it apart is the suspension really. you can get the new trix S with the same motor and tranny. you can get the trix S AWD that has almost all the same suspension as the XRS, just that it only comes with the 4 speed auto, and the AWD version doesnt have a strut bar.

[matrixdude06]

i like it but i dont like it. they way toyota designed the front end it looks like a prius too me, i do however love the new corolla, rides really nice altho performance wise, it seems like my matrix has more pick-up then the new xrs which i test drove

[echo7]

i was at the dealership today for an oil change and had the chance to check out the new matrix.

allI can say is ITS UGLY!.. cabin space is smaller, no third window and the hatch opening is smaller. The hatch storage even has a gutter which make it difficult to slide in/out a baggage.

I guess people voted no.1 only bec of the new looks... new to the eyes,, but design itself I like the first gen matrix...

[lexus009]

The new Matrix is amazing. I checked out the XR - has everything that you need in a vehicle! Too bad there wasn't more choices in interior...

[04camryse]

I love the new Matrix. I ordered a Sundance Metallic XR with the sport package last week. It should be here on the 28th.

I was looking for something with a hatchback and found the Yaris a little too small. When I saw the Matrix I put down the deposit and now I have to be patience and wait.

Dave

[ehsu]

I liked the new design. I've been driving a nautica blue XR sports package for over a week now and nothing to complain, coming from a '01 Rolla sport.

[Corolla_reps]

I think its ok for me...not as agressive looking as the 03' model considering the body kit is way better looking......but either than that its Toyota can't go wrong with Toyota

[nicholas24d]

okayish no that unique like the 1st gen( which i like better) ,
which one is bigger in size?

[bc toy]

I was VERY dissapointed seeing the '09 matrix it in person. It looked way too tall, and a bit awkward and styling doesn't flow.
However, I was driving by a GM dealer and decided to see the new vibe. I saw a GT, dark grey, and it looked HAWT!

[Corolla_reps]

Originally Posted by bc toy

I was VERY dissapointed seeing the '09 matrix it in person. It looked way too tall, and a bit awkward and styling doesn't flow.
However, I was driving by a GM dealer and decided to see the new vibe. I saw a GT, dark grey, and it looked HAWT!

is the new vibe have the same engine or it is totally diff chassis than a trix ???? with the GT and the base model... i heard it is totally different...

[Daox]

I think the new external syling is alright. But, yes it the back end is very Mazda 3ish. The new engine choices are nice.

However, I really dislike that the new model doesn't get better gas mileage than the old. This was really an area I was hoping for improvement in. I know this was one of the major selling points of the 1st gen for many buyers. Also, when I sat in it at the local auto show the dash board was very high and IMO impared vision a bit. Although, I will admit I'm not a tall guy.

[rolla-XRS]

Interesting Daox. My wife said the same thing - wonder if this is something one would get used to? Hummm...need to take one out for a spin sometime to check that out.

[chasman]

If you like Toyota quality & reliability but the Matrix is not exactly what you had in mind, perhaps one of the following models may interest you.

Toyota Japan: 2008 Wagons:

1. Avensis Wagon
2. Corolla Fielder (click on "back view"), see also: http://toyota.jp/corollafielder/index.html
3. Wish, see also: http://toyota.jp/wish/index.html

If one of these models interests you, contact Toyota. Perhaps if they receive sufficient consumer demand they'll consider offering one of these current wagons to the US market.

Toyota Customer Experience Center:

• E-mail
• 800-331-4331 M - F, 5:00 am - 6:00 pm PT, Sat, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm PT

[wonger]

i do like the new look of the matrix but for those who buy them for more room in the rear.. well they kinda took some of it away to make it look better