Bought this car new in October 2017. Initially had trouble putting fuel in it. I'd be on empty and get about three litres of fuel in it and then it would shut off and burp out some. Read the instructions inside the filler cap. Problem solved. When it was about three years old (about 2020/2021 maybe), I had a steering box problem. The dealer wanted $850 Canadian for the part plus taxes plus labour. Took it to my mechanic. He agreed with the assessment. He took the cover off the steering box and lubed it with a can of lube (was it WD-40??) and never had an issue after that. LAST TIME I'LL TAKE IT TO A DEALER!!!!! Got rear-ended in October 2023. I had 184,000 kilometres on the car. The car was totalled and I did not know it. The trunk opened and closed, the backup camera still worked, and not even a tail light was cracked, but the unibody was compromised. Drove it for another hundred kilometres before it was classed a write-off. Fuel economy for 184,000 kilometres was 4.7 litres per hundred kilometres or 50 MG (American) or 60 MPG Imperial. This was, don't forget, for the life of the car!!! Would I buy it again?? By the bones of my ancestors, ABSOLUTELY!!!!!

The car performs well, and I am getting 47.3 mph; however, the front end is too low, and keeps getting scraped on curbs and low streets. It is also unwieldy to park in small urban garages without much give. I love the spaciousness on the highway, and it drives very quietly, like a dream; but in small, urban spaces it is a hassle to park. You have the backup camera for the back, but what about the front?

I loved Toyotas but the hybrids heating system sucks!!! I’ll buy a Honda next time I purchase. I can get the same gas mileage out of a civic for less money which isn’t hybrid. The heating system wouldn’t leave you stranded in the cold. Better looking more Accessories all around a better car. For 20 years I’ve bought Toyota this Camry hybrid and my Matrix have disappointed me!!!