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2009's now in stock!
The changes are enough that you need to get a good feel for what is, and is not, available on each trim line.
Across the board, the new 1.88l DUAL VVT-I engine is quieter annd produces a smoother ride. The interior may not look as fancy, but it gets the job done in reducing outside noise. It will hold up well. The standard grade (replaces CE) comes in manual and automatic. The LE is now more like an upgraded CE, you have to go up to the XLE to get the wood trim and some of the more exciting options. Both the LE and XLE only come in automatic. I haven't had a good look at the S, but the seats have a blue dot pattern. The XRS is using the 2.4l from the Camry and Scion tC (and other vehicles). It also comes in an automatic model this year.
The Matrix keeps a base model, then goes to a LE or S and then the XRS. On the Matrix, both the S and XRS use the 2.4l engine. Like the Corolla, the LE only comes as an automatic, the XRS adds a automatic.
Overall the front seat room is a little better, the telescoping steering wheel helps. The back seat is a little deeper, but headroom is still very tight, maybe even less? HUGE trunk on the Corolla, the Matrix keeps a similar rear hatch.
Toyota.com has all the details for specs.
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