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Monday, November 12, 2007
Under the hood, the Matrix and the Matrix S share a new 1.8-liter, four-cylinder base engine with the Corolla, generating 132 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque and featuring dual VVT-i (variable valve timing with intelligence). Unlike the Corolla, or any Scion, the Matrix is offered with all-wheel drive on the S trim level.
The top-of-the-line Matrix XRS borrows the 158-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder found in the Scion xB and tC. It also has VVT-i and is mated to a five-speed manual or automatic transmission with a manual shift gate. It produces 162 pound-feet of torque.
Toyota says it expects at least 30 mpg from its latest small cars, and the Matrix and the Vibe have been engineered to accommodate a hybrid powertrain, as well.
Inside, the goal is a cockpit feel with bright white lighting offsetting red-lit needles and a large, dominant speedometer. Everything from the sport seats to the steering wheel is new, but the use of cheaper, monotone materials makes it hard to consider the interior much of a step forward in design.
The top-of-the-line Matrix XRS borrows the 158-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder found in the Scion xB and tC. It also has VVT-i and is mated to a five-speed manual or automatic transmission with a manual shift gate. It produces 162 pound-feet of torque.
Toyota says it expects at least 30 mpg from its latest small cars, and the Matrix and the Vibe have been engineered to accommodate a hybrid powertrain, as well.
Inside, the goal is a cockpit feel with bright white lighting offsetting red-lit needles and a large, dominant speedometer. Everything from the sport seats to the steering wheel is new, but the use of cheaper, monotone materials makes it hard to consider the interior much of a step forward in design.
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