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2006 Toyota Matrix Review
Sporty, stylish and practical.
2006 Matrix Review Summary & Specifications
Toyota Matrix is a sporty wagon that offers utility and style at an affordable price. We prefer the base and XR models to the XRS, which features a more powerful engine with a peaky powerband.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Rettie is based in Santa Barbara, California.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | John Rettie |
| Model Lineup | Toyota Matrix ($15,110); automatic ($15,910); AWD AT ($17,645); XR ($16,590); XR AT ($17,420); XR AWD AT ($18,985); XRS ($19,100) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.8-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 126-hp 1.8-liter dohc 16v inline-4; 164-hp 1.8-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 6-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | curtain side airbags and seat-mounted side-impact airbags; ABS, EBD; all-wheel drive |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Cambridge, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-GO TOYOTA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 15110 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota Matrix XR AWD automatic ($18,985) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning w filter, AM/FM/CD with four speakers, power windows, power mirrors, power door locks, tilt steering column, power steering, intermittent wipers, remote keyless entry with remote tailgate release, 115-volt power outlet, 60/40 split rear seats, outside temperature gauge, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, cargo nets and track system with tie-down hooks, rear-window defogger with timer, tonneau cover |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | curtain airbags and side-impact airbags ($645); Extra Value Package 2 ($880) includes 16-in aluminum wheels w P205/55R16 tires, power sunroof, cruise control, fog lamps, front and rear spoilers; AM/FM/6CD w 6 speakers ($240) |
| Destination Charge | 540 |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 20050 |
| Horse Power | 123 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 122 @ 4200 |
| Fuel Economy | 26/31 |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 171.3/69.5/60.6 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.6/51.7/41.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/47.8/36.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 53.2 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 |
| Curb Weight | 2943 |
| Stock Tires | P205/55R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum w ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 |
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