2007 Toyota Matrix

The 2007 Toyota Matrix was Toyota's attempt to combing an SUV and a car into one vehicle. The 2007 model comes in a 4 door hatchback base model and a 4 door hatchback XR model.

Introducing the 2007 Toyota Matrix

The 2007 Toyota Matrix is Toyota's entry into the SUV-automobile hybrid that other car companies have tried. It is known for its reliability, stability and its decent fuel economy. It has a decent amount of interior space and handling is renowned and it is a car that is known for having a high resale value. The vehicle seats up to five comfortably and includes options such as electronic stability control and a six-CD in-dash stereo system. The vehicles is also available in a four-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual transmission.

What's new in 2007?

The 2007 Toyota Matrix does not change much from pervious years. The high-performance model known as the XRS has been discontinued for 2007. Toyota is releasing a limited-edition M-Theory package which will offer features similar to the XR's but only 2,500 of them will be made. There are options available such as a 6-CD in-dash CD changer and remote keyless entry. Electronic stability control is also an option. The Matrix comes in two trims: base model and XR. Both come with a hatchback and are available with in automatic and manual transmission.

Gas Mileage and Price Range

The MSRP for the Matrix ranges from $15,410 - $16,890.

The Matrix gets decent gas mileage. The gas mileage for city driving is 28 - 30 miles. The gas mileage on the highway is 34 - 36 miles.

The Engines Available.

The Matrix comes with only one engine option. The 2007 Toyota Matrix has a 126 horse-power, 108 liter, 4-cylinder engine. The Matrix can go from zero to sixty in 9.37 seconds.

Vehicle Dimensions

The 2007 Toyota Matrix is 171.3 inches long and 69.9 inches wide on the exterior. The Matrix stands at a height of 61.6 inches. The passenger volume is listed as 96.2 cubic feet with an interior cargo volume of 53.2 cubic feet with all seats folded down.

Standard Options and Accessories

Suspension and Drive Train Convenience Features Entertainment Features Safety Features
Front-wheel drive 4 doors AM/FM stereo with seek scan Side-impact bars
Front strut suspension Dual visor vanity mirrors Single in-dash mounted CD player Illuminated entry
Front anti-roll bar Day-night rearview mirror 4 speakers Driver and passenger airbags
Coil front and rear springs Seating capacity for 5 Integrated roof antenna Daytime running lights
Gas-pressurized front and rear shocks Front bucket seats
Rack & pinion steering 4-way front passenger seat
P205/55HR16.0BSW AS Tires Manual air conditioning
Air filter
2 12V DC power outlets

Models and Trims

The 2007 Toyota Matrix has two trims available and they are as follows:

Base: MSRP: $15,410

Suspension and Drive Train Convenience Features Entertainment Features Safety Features
4-door hatchback Cruise control AM/FM stereo with seek-scan Four-wheel ABS brakes (optional)
5-speed manual transmission w/ overdrive Steering-wheel mounted controls Single in-dash mounted CD player 4 ABS channels
4-speed automatic transmission w/ overdrive (optional) Power rear window remote release 4 speakers Brake assist (optional)
126-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 engine Power rearmost windows Integrated roof antenna Side-curtain and overhead airbags
Independent front suspension w/anti-roll bar Remote keyless entry (optional) Stability control
Traction control (optional)

XR: MSRP: $16,890

Suspension and Drive Train Convenience Features Entertainment Features Safety Features
4-door hatchback Rear wing spoiler (optional) AM/FM Stereo w/ seek-scan Four-wheel ABS brakes (optional)
5-speed manual transmission w/ overdrive Power sliding and tilting glass sunroof (optional) Single in-dash CD player 4 ABS channels
4-speed automatic transmission w/ overdrive (optional) Sunshade (optional) 4 speakers Brake assist (optional)
126-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 engine Cruise control Integrated roof antenna Side-curtain and overhead airbags
Independent front suspension w/anti-roll bar Steering-wheel mounted controls AM/FM Stereo with 6-CD in-dash changer (optional) Stability control
Sport suspension (optional) Power rear window remote release Radio data system (optional) Traction control (optional)
P215/50HR17.0 BSW AS Tires (optional) Powered rearmost windows Weather band radio (optional) Front fog lights
Remote keyless entry (optional) 7 JBL speakers (optional)
6-speakers (optional)

Similar Models

The 2007 Toyota Matrix is a combination sports car/SUV. Some other car makers make similar vehicles and they would be:

  • Pontiac Vibe
  • Ford Focus
  • Kia Spectra5
  • Dodge Caliber
  • Suzuki Reno
  • Volkswagen Rabbit
  • Mazda Mazda3

Sources

The Toyota Matrix information listed in this article was compiled from Cars.com, www.cars.com, Edmunds, www.edmunds.com, Yahoo Autos, autos.yahoo..com, and Consumer Guide Auto at consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com.

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