Matrix due for a redesign?

[jacksonpt]

Any word on if/when the Matrix is getting a redesign?

[EdWaRdW818]

Not that I know of, considering that Toyota changes its design at what seems to be every 2 years (so many Gen X.5's it's not even funny)

[whositwhatnow]

I was told 2007 it might change

[nmehes]

Corolla will be new from the ground up in 07....same engine/platform as Matrix and is made on the same line. It'll be new too...

[jacksonpt]

Any rumors/spy shots floating around of what it might look like?

[Frank@toronto]

None.

When I bought my 2005, the 2006 was still hush hush.

Matrix history:
2003
2004
2005
2006

So this is the 4th production year. If they change the model, its normally after 6 years (or after 2008). Recall that setting up for a new production run is quite expensitive.

[trdbryan]

Yeah the new corolla is not due out untill january 2008 and most likly the same for the matrix since they are built on the same assembly line. They were originaly due for a full model change in 2007 but because they are selling soo well they decided to push the new model back about 6 months.

Bryan

[Tom 2000]

I like the current model, but if I could ask for one thing, it would be

- bigger motor with more torque -

I think the 2.4L from the Camry would make it a sweet runner.

[majortom1981]

Well considering toyota and subaru will be working on an update of one of toyotas cars maybe the corolla/matrix is there canidate.

[Tideland Prius]

Isn't the Corolla being pushed back to the usual 5 years and thus 2008 CY? If so, yeah we can expect the Matrix to come out around then too. I think a nice 2.0 litre engine would suffice. You know, dual VVT-i, direct injection... that'll get the power up.

[Frank@toronto]

I don't know what it says but it may be a redesigned Matrix

[Tideland Prius]

ehhh. no. That's the 4WD Corolla Hatchback (also known as Allex I think or RunX). Aren't those tC wheels?

[Avalonman]

looks like the new Yaris. Only with 4 doors

[PhantomS]

Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

ehhh. no. That's the 4WD Corolla Hatchback (also known as Allex I think or RunX). Aren't those tC wheels?

ehhhh....I want one

[mikes_matrix]

lets look at a paturn....

Tercel 1990-1995
new body 95-99
turns into Echo 2000
2005 turns into Yaris

Corolla 1983-1987 End of rwd
new car 1988-1992
new car 1993-1997
new car 1998-2002
new car 2003- Current

LOOK like for corollas ......every 5 years or so?????.....nothing new about the 2006.......Look forward to seing the 2007

MIKE