The remaining trim levels gain more standard equipment, including cruise control, full power accessories, heated and folding rearview mirrors and rear-seat heat ducts.
The 2011 Toyota Matrix stacks up against a rather odd clique of 'tweens. With the available 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, acceleration is brisk for this class, and the Matrix is also available with all-wheel drive. The 2011 Toyota Matrix is a five-passenger wagon/hatchback available in base and S trim levels.
The Matrix S adds fog lamps, a fold-flat passenger seat and a six-speaker sound system.
The 2011 Toyota Matrix comes standard with front-wheel drive, while the S can be equipped with all-wheel drive. The base Toyota Matrix is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder good for 132 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque. Front-drive models get a standard five-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic. A front-wheel-drive Matrix S with the automatic returns an estimated 21/29/24 (21/28/24 with the manual), while an AWD Matrix S returns 20/26/22.
Safety
The 2011 Toyota Matrix comes standard with stability and traction control, antilock disc brakes, brake assist, active front head restraints, front side airbags and side curtain airbags.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Matrix its highest rating of "Good" in both frontal-offset and side-impact crash testing.
The base Matrix accelerates sluggishly off the line with its 1.8-liter engine, but its fuel economy will redeem it in the eyes of many shoppers.
The 2011 Toyota Matrix saves fuel and is a useful vehicle for commuting. Compared to its predecessor, the 2011 Toyota Matrix has undergone minor alterations. The base model of the Matrix has a 1.8-liter engine while the S or sporty model has a 2.4-liter engine.
The 2011 Toyota Matrix is actually more expensive than the other compact wagons. The S model performs better than the base model as reviewers claim. It also consumes plenty of gas unlike the base model that saves gas. S Model
The driver however can drive comfortably because of its standard tilt and telescopic steering wheel. In terms of cargo space, the Matrix has a lot. Safety First
Both the federal government and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have yet to perform safety crash tests on the 2011 Toyota Matrix. It has an Electronic Brake-force Distribution which applies pressure on the wheels to stop the power of the vehicle while continuing control. It has a brake assist to maximize braking pressure in emergency circumstances.
The 2011 Toyota Matrix ranks 5 out of 7 Affordable Compact Wagons. The automotive industry finds that 2011 Toyota Matrix is a hodgepodge of highs and lows. The Matrix has some of the highest fuel economy ratings in its class, good cargo space, a comfortable interior and Smart Stop Technology. If you check out the Matrix’s interior, you should be satisfied with driver and passenger seating.
“Behold the Corolla wagon,” says Car and Driver. “Sharing its mechanicals with Toyota’s bestselling small car, the Matrix attracts with spacious and practical hatchback utility." Performance is significantly better, but fuel economy plunges to 21/29 mpg city/highway with an automatic transmission. Next is cargo space.
The Matrix’s maximum cargo capacity is good, but when you compare the Matrix’s figures to its competitors, this wagon is easily bested by the Honda Fit, a hatchback, and the Hyundai Elantra Touring and Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, all of which have more than 57 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.
Standing alone, the Toyota Matrix is a decent wagon. It has a standard Magic Seat with four configurations: people mode, utility mode, tall mode and long mode. People mode offers comfortable seating for five, while utility mode offers 57.3 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded.
Details: 2011 Toyota Matrix
The Toyota Matrix gets a few changes for the 2011 model year. The base model has a 1.8-liter engine.
Compared to the rest of the class, as well as hatchbacks and compact SUVs, the Matrix is pricey.
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