A sporty new exterior design and interior improvements to increase comfort and fun, the all-new 2009 Toyota Matrix is offered in base, S and XRS trim levels. The standard 1.8-liter engine produces 132 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque with estimated fuel economy of 26/32 city/highway with 5-speed manual and 25/31 with automatic. An optional 2.4-liter with 5-speed automatic produces 158 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque and is rated at 21/29 city/highway
The redesigned 2009 Toyota Matrix is a hatchback version of the new Corolla and all-wheel drive is once again available. This twin of the Pontiac Vibe features more powerful engines than in the previous generation. The AWD model and 1.8 make due with the four-speed automatic, not the new five-speed. Standard safety features include active head restraints and six air bags. ESC is optional.
Base 5-Spd MT Base 4-Spd AT S 5-Spd MT S 5-Spd AT S AWD 4-Spd AT XRS 5-Spd MT XRS 5-Spd AT
Engines & Power (more)
Base 5-Spd MT Base 4-Spd AT S 5-Spd MT S 5-Spd AT S AWD 4-Spd AT XRS 5-Spd MT XRS 5-Spd AT
Standard Engine 1.8L 132 hp I4 1.8L 132 hp I4 2.4L 158 hp I4 2.4L 158 hp I4 2.4L 158 hp I4 2.4L 158 hp I4 2.4L 158 hp I4
Horsepower 132 @ 6000 RPM 132 @ 6000 RPM 158 @ 6000 RPM 158 @ 6000 RPM 158 @ 6000 RPM 158 @ 6000 RPM 158 @ 6000 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 128 @ 4200 RPM 128 @ 4200 RPM 162 @ 4000 RPM 162 @ 4000 RPM 162 @ 4000 RPM 162 @ 4000 RPM 162 @ 4000 RPM
Transmissions (more)
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4-Speed Automatic Overdrive N/A Std. N/A N/A Std. N/A N/A
5-Speed Automatic Overdrive N/A N/A N/A Std. N/A N/A Std.
5-Speed Manual Overdrive Std. N/A Std. N/A N/A Std. N/A
Fuel Economy (more)
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City (mpg) 26 25 21 21 20 21 21
Highway (mpg) 32 31 28 29 26 28 29
Comfort & Convenience (more)
Base 5-Spd MT Base 4-Spd AT S 5-Spd MT S 5-Spd AT S AWD 4-Spd AT XRS 5-Spd MT XRS 5-Spd AT
Sunroof N/A N/A Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt.
Air Conditioning Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std.
Power Windows Opt. Opt. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std.
Power Door Locks Opt. Opt. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std.
Leather Seats N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Seats N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Max. Seating 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Number of Doors 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Entertainment (more)
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Cassette Player N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
CD Player Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std.
Nav. System N/A N/A Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt.
Safety (more)
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Airbags Driver
Passenger
Side Driver
Passenger
Side Driver
Passenger
Side Driver
Passenger
Side Driver
Passenger
Side Driver
Passenger
Side Driver
Passenger
Side
ABS Brakes Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std.
Traction Control Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Std. Std.
Stability Control Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Std. Std.
Final Assembly
Base 5-Spd MT Base 4-Spd AT S 5-Spd MT S 5-Spd AT S AWD 4-Spd AT XRS 5-Spd MT XRS 5-Spd AT
Location Canada
Model Warranty
Basic (mo.) 36
Basic (mi.) 36,000
Powertrain (mo.) 60
Powertrain (mi.) 60,000
Rust (mo.) 60
Rust (mi.) Unlimited