My-Dream-Cars reviews : Toyota Matrix 2009
The 2009 Matrix is a 4-door, 5-passenger wagon, available in 7 trims, ranging from the Base 5-Spd MT to the XRS 4-Spd AT. Upon introduction, the Base 5-Spd MT is equipped with a standard 1.8-liter, I4, 132-horsepower engine that achieves 26-mpg in the city and 32-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The XRS 4-Spd AT is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 158-horsepower engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2009 Matrix is redesigned for 2009.

EXTERIOR

Toyota Matrix 2009

Toyota Matrix 2009

Toyota Matrix 2009

• Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
• Integrated front fog lamps
• Color-keyed door handles, side rocker panels and power outside mirrors
• Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle
• Intermittent washer-linked rear window wiper
• Color-keyed front and rear underbody spoilers
• 16-in. steel wheels with full wheel covers and P205/55R16 tires

INTERIOR

Toyota Matrix 2009 Interior

Toyota Matrix 2009 Interior

Toyota Matrix 2009 Interior

Toyota Matrix 2009 Interior

Toyota Matrix 2009 Interior

• 4-way adjustable front seats with fold-flat passenger seat
• Fabric seats and front door trim with integrated armrests and dual front map pockets
• Center console with split-level storage box
• 60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat
• Driver’s seat vertical height adjuster
• 12V auxiliary power outlet
• 115V auxiliary power outlet
• Cup holders (two front, two rear)
• Power door locks with shift-activated locking feature
• Power windows with driver’s auto-down and retained-power features
• Heavy-duty rear window defogger
• Remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock and panic features
• Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel
• 3-spoke urethane steering wheel
• Optitron meters with speedometer, tachometer with LCD odometer, twin tripmeters and outside temperature gauge, coolant temperature and fuel level gauges
• Airbag, seatbelt, low fuel level, door-ajar, battery, check engine, oil pressure, brake and taillamp bulb failure, ABS warning light and Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) warning lights
• Oil (or scheduled maintenance) indicator light
• Defroster-linked CFC-free air conditioning with air filter
• AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability, auxiliary audio jack, CD-text display function, automatic sound leveling and six speakers
• Auxiliary audio jack
• Delour floor carpeting with driver-side footrest
• Illuminated entry
• Day/night rearview mirror
• Anti-slip rear cargo trim
• Tonneau cover

SAFETY

• Driver front airbag and front passenger airbag with Advanced Airbag System
• Driver and front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags
• Active headrests
• 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist
• 3-point rear seatbelts for all positions
• Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
• Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
• Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
• Engine immobilizer
• Driver and front passenger 3-point seatbelts with adjustable shoulder anchors
• Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractors (ALR/ELR) for all front and rear passenger seatbelts, Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for driver’s seatbelt
• Child Restraint System (CRS) lower anchors and top tether anchors (LATCH)
• Side-impact door beams
• Energy-absorbing steering column
• Head-impact protection structure
• High-tensile-strength steel body panels
• Child-protector rear door locks

MECHANICAL

• 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder; 158 hp @ 6000 rpm; 162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
• Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle II (ULEV-II)
• 5-speed automatic
• Unitized body
• Front engine, front-wheel drive
• Independent MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars
• Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion with power-assist
• Power-assisted ventilated front disc/solid rear disc
• 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist

My-Dream-Cars reviews : Toyota Matrix 2009