2005 Toyota Matrix consumer reviews

The Toyota Matrix with a 4WD is a Corolla with a hatch. Corolla has been very reliable and so is the Matrix. Driver side is a bit tight on space but just perfect fit for short people since the seat can be manually raised higher or lower for the legs. Rear seats fold flat for extra storage of cargo Good mileage I would recommend it.

Love the car, the milage, the storage space and the comfort, however the pickup is slow and the driving experience is not as zippy or sexy as the Mazda 3 hatchback.

I had a 1993 Corolla for 13 years and replaced it with a 2005 Matrix, brand new. I got the all wheel sporty model in red because it was on the lot.It chewed up a set of tires quickly, but I believe they were not a good tire to begin with, my one complaint. No repairs to date, with about 47K miles. It can be buzzy, but I love the fold-down seats and the gas mileage is very good. My friends all think it looks like new, but I do wax it regularly. The clock goes on and off regularly, apparently a fault in the clock, not the car.My first all wheel drive car and I love it, especially here in snowy Vermont. I run it with 4 snow tires because I live on a very big hill and have a terribly steep driveway and it never fails to make the hill. An excellent car.

Good car otherwise. Automatic is excellent. Flat floor when rear seats are folded makes a very usable rear space. Great on the highway. Versatile for camping, touring, commuting. But do not buy a standard or manual shift Matrix - the clutch is under designed and $1200 maintenance penalty every 50,000 miles

We had our 2005 Matrix XR for 5 years and decided to get a bigger vehicle that would accommodate a wheelchair lift on the back. We traded in our 2005 Matrix XR for a 2009 Honda CR-V LX and have regretted it ever since. My husband is a big guy but had more room in the Matrix than he does in the Honda. The back seat has adequate room, even for adults. Great cargo capacity and gas mileage (26.5 city/hwy). Lots of usable storage spaces - not useless/too small cubby holes. The Matrix had some nice things we had come to take for granted, like the totally automatic head lights that were controlled by an electric eye. The only time we had to touch the light controls was for the brights. Loved the 6-CD changer and great sound system. I really appreciated having the temperature read-out but wished it also had a compass (a little suction-cup compass solved that issue). The only complaint I had with the car is that the driver seat hurt my back (I have back problems so it might just be me). Nice little car, fun to drive, great gas mileage, large cargo capacity.... we LOVED it and wish we had our Matrix back!

This car is GREAT. I have had zero problems since I had it from 2005. I haven't even replaced the brakes yet. Interior is spacious, and there is a lot of leg room for the rear and enough leg room for the front. There is a lot of head room, as well as cargo room. My only complaint is the ride. The engine is somewhat noisy and vibrates the entire car quite a bit. It feels and sounds like an electric toothbrush. The road isn't as noisy or bumpy as the engine is. But it is pretty bearable, and otherwise this car is great.

Reliable. Reliable. Reliable. Just took ours across country (over 4200 miles) and it ran great. Never even flinched. Great for the family, plenty of room (if you travel light) and great control. My wife looks great driving it! Tinted windows make the car even more appealing. Good solid value car.

i will never purchase another toyota anything ever again... i come from a very large family and know a lot of people....this is the same thing i have told them....with this vehicle there appears to be a design flaw and this car eats tires.... i have 29000 miles on this vehicle and i have replaced the tires (all 4) due to cupping, which i had never heard until purchasing a toyota....this is my 2nd and last toyota as i also own a corolla...same issue with tires....check da internet and it will confirm what i am telling...DO NOT PURCHASE unless you want to buy tires every year....I PURCHASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW SO IT WASNT A USED CAR

This is the car to drive especially on the freeway in Southern California Minimal maintenance Great gas mileage Stylish look Reasonable car payments My only complaint is the hubcaps were manufactured to fit loosely I may be the only person in SoCal with out hubcaps, but still I think this car is the best

I got rid of a BMW 5 series and got this and never regretted it because of its utility. Spartan interior. I don't care if my dogs get it a little dirty. It cleans up nicely and can carry all kinds of cargo. A little sporty, easy to park in the city. Great gas mileage. Highly recommend.