2006 Matrix Questions

[x2tpd]

I am sorry to be so uninformed about this car and have searched high and low on the web but cant find the answer to my questions.

1) Are the 2006 models out yet? I can find them on dealers internet stock but when we went to 2 dealers lots Sunday there were only 2 Matrix on the lot and both were 2005's.

2) Am I correct when I think the 5 carpet mat set is all 4 floor mats and the small mat for the rear cargo area for when the seats are up? Is there a full mat for the cargo area for use when the back seats are down? I think I am seeing it in the options.

3) Do they 17 inch wheels ever come on the vehicle? We cant find any that way on the dealers stock.

4) Reference the 17 inch tires -- we thought it would make the car alittle higher off the ground but if I understand properly the discussions on this forum they are making the car harder to handle in rain?
5) What is the difference in the upgraded security compared to the regular security?

Anyway-- I think that covers it. We would ask a dealer but they were closed Sunday and now Monday the holiday too... Thanks

[Corolla_Dude]

The 2006 Matrix should be at your dealership they started shipping in the beginning of August

I know in Canada is comes with 4 floor mats and the cargo area in the trunk is covered with a plastic lining so it does not need a floor mat. I know that it does ship with a cover to prevent people to see what you have in the back

The 17 inch wheels come in the XR B package and i think the XRS

The Regular security is just the engine embolizer where the upgraded security system has an alarm on it