2004 toyota Matrix
By
Herman Syah
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Sunday, April 1, 2018
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2004 Toyota Matrix
Matrix is targeted at more youthful buyers that desire a vehicle with a flashy image and also high capability. Toyota asserts the Matrix combines the design and performance of a sports car with the performance of an SUV as well as the cost of a compact car. It does, undoubtedly, complete all those purposes, if not according to sports cars, SUVs, and also small cars accomplish their respective missions.
2004 toyota matrix
We found the Matrix uses alert acceleration, particularly around town. It corners well yet supplies a smooth, comfy ride. Matrix is sensible, with a huge cargo location that can be expanded by folding down the back seats. And also it's definitely trendy.
While the high-performance XRS version has attracted some attention with its high-revving 180-horsepower engine, we favored the 130-horsepower designs for their more kicked back, more positive attitude.
LINEUP
Toyota Matrix is readily available in 3 trim lines: the conventional Matrix, XR, and also XRS. Two engines are offered. Front-wheel-drive (2WD) as well as all-wheel-drive (4WD) versions are readily available.
Matrix and Matrix XR are powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine ranked at 130 horsepower with two-wheel drive and also 123 horse power with four-wheel drive.
The base Matrix ($ 14,670) comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission and also a lot of attributes, including air conditioning and an AM/FM radio with CD player. (Location cost of $485 is not consisted of in these maker's recommended list price.) A Power Bundle ($ 480) includes power home windows, power door locks, as well as remote keyless entrance.
Side-impact air bags ($ 250) and anti-lock brakes with elecronic brake-force circulation ($ 300) are optional, yet we recommend them extremely for their capability to conserve lives.
Matrix XR ($ 16,180) includes ABS with EBD, power door locks, power windows, and also the remote vital fob in addition to a rear window wiper. A broader variety of optional devices is available for the XR also. Additional Value Plan 1 ($ 270) includes cruise control, fog lights, and also front as well as rear looters. To this, Additional Worth Package 2 ($ 880) includes 16-inch alloy wheels as well as power moonroof.
A five-speed manual transmission is typical on Matrix as well as Matrix XR. An automatic transmission and also 4x4 are alternatives, however only for the base and XR models. (Transmission adds $800, while 4WD includes one more $1,465 to the market price.).
Matrix XRS ($ 18,750) is a high-performance design powered by a 180-hp variation of the 1.8-liter engine. XRS is offered only with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission. It comes with 16-inch alloy wheels and also anti-lock brakes with digital brake-force circulation. XRS gets four-wheel disc brakes, preferable to the rear drum brakes discovered on the other versions.
WALKAROUND
Toyota Matrix is based upon the exact same system as the Toyota Corolla, although it looks significantly different. The Matrix also shares much in common with the Pontiac Vibe. GM and Toyota created the vehicles collectively, saving money for both business and allowing each to use the cars at an economical rate. Matrix as well as Vibe do not look alike, nevertheless, as their designing was created individually by Toyota and Pontiac.
The Matrix is 3 inches taller but 8 inches much shorter in size than a Toyota Corolla. It makes use of the same wheelbase however a broader track. These measurements give the Matrix a distinct stance. It reminds us rather of the Ford Emphasis hatchback, which is a little smaller. It is also comparable in size to the Chrysler PT Cruiser, although the Matrix has a little less indoor storage ability as a result of its lower roofline.
And also it's generally the roofline that draws the eye. In a reverse wedge shape, the roof inclines down at the back while the belt line along the reduced edge of the side home windows inclines up, producing a smooth wedge form to the home windows.
The tailgate opens just as in an SUV or minivan, and the frameless window can be opened up separately for fast gain access to.
The front of the auto has a deliberate looking nose with a fairly high hood line highlighted by a large grille. Engine air conditioning is attained via a big aperture under the front bumper which features 2 little foglights.
A vast track, together with generous tires fill the wheel wells nicely, assisting provide the Matrix an aggressive appearance. All in all it's a car that looks significant in spite of its relatively little size.
INTERIOR
Sitting in a Toyota Matrix is somewhat like sitting in an SUV, with upright seats and a powerful view of the roadway in advance.
The vehicle driver will certainly discover that the cabin differs from that of various other Toyota autos. Four sheaths in front of the guiding wheel home deeply set evaluates. The gauges glow red whatsoever times, also throughout the daytime, as inadequate ambient light reaches them. Chrome edges accentuate each shuck and also fake combed aluminum trim is utilized to border activate the control panel and door panels.
The consolidated radio and also CD player sits directly to the right of the tool skins, while the home heating as well as air flow controls are right away below. If the radio switches and the basic un-Toyota look of the trim seems acquainted that's due to the fact that the inside is almost the same to the Pontiac Ambiance, even to the American Delco radio.
The shifter is also right there, just a couple of inches from the guiding wheel. It's conveniently situated greater than a foot off the flooring in a setting that's ended up being classy in high-performance rally cars and trucks along with the Lexus RX, a deluxe SUV.
There's 15 cubic feet of freight space behind the rear seats. The back seat is split 60/40 and also pushing a button turns the seat down easily to give an entirely flat flooring with the ability of holding 53 cubic feet of cargo. The freight flooring is completed in a tough ribbed plastic created to use easy clean-up. An XR 4WD model we drove had a carpet freight floor covering ($ 56) that did a far better task of maintaining freight from gliding around, however. The cargo flooring includes four slots which contain movable hooks that can be used to restrain goods. There are numerous various other tie-downs positioned along the sides. Storage areas as well as cargo internet supply owners with maximum utility. All this makes the inside as flexible as any station wagon and far better than most SUVs. Also the front passenger seat can be folded up to provide another level surface for storage space, albeit at a greater degree compared to the rest of the flooring.
With its high roofline, the Matrix uses lots of headroom for high drivers and travelers. Much shorter guests being in the back seats might discover the view a little claustrophobic because of the little side home windows.
One awesome feature is the readily available 115-volt power outlet located in the front control panel together with a normal 12-volt outlet. It's a low-power Air Conditioning plug appropriate for powering a laptop computer, however it isn't capable of running power tools. (Toyota is servicing that, nevertheless.).