A basic but reliable vehicle, gets the job done without you having to worry about breaking the bank.

This is one of the best cars I have ever owned. It looked great and stylish from the day we got it to two years later covered in snow. It's sporty, fun to drive, handles well and can hold a bunch of stuff. Lay flat back seats really makes a nice option for transporting larger items. Toyota reliability means a lot to me; I have owned 4 in a row and never have any issues with them. Doing all the regular maintenance helps and keep from having any issues later. Just a fantastic vehicle all around.

I just wrecked my Matrix in what could have been a bad accident, and walked away with barely a sore neck. I loved this little car so much and it protected me so well at the end! Its incredibly reliable, and even the base model feels sporty and zippy to drive- this car is deceptively fast. Its also deceptively spacious; Im a handyman, and ran my business from it, no need for a truck. I took it on months-long road trips and with the seats flat slept quite comfortably in the back (tho admittedly Im on the short side). Rarely gave me any problems and never left me stranded. 9.5 out of 10; the only thing keeping it from being a perfect car is the absolutely awful center console -they shouldve just gone with the 00s camry setup, which was perfect.

Good solid car. Decent gas mileage, reliable Toyota engineering, roomy enough for hauling stuff (especially with all seats folded down), yet small enough for easy parking and maneuvering city streets.

Great overall no frills vehicle...especially like how it handles.... .good value for the money.