Model/Year:

2008 Toyota Matrix

General experience:

I’ll tell you that this car has the best mileage. I had Toyota Corolla before and you know Toyota Matrix acts much better in a whole. The mileage is 22mpg in city and 26mpg on highway. Toyota Matrix looks shorter and smaller than Corolla but in fact it’s bigger when you get into the car. It’s amazing how it can be, but it is more roomy inside and kids like our new car very much. I’ve noticed there is a tiny blind spot, but it’s not as bad as I used to have in Toyota Corolla. Besides Matrix goes quieter and doesn’t jump on the bumps. The acceleration could be better, but I guess 1.8L motor is just not enough. Well, the 2.4L was too expensive for me. The brakes work ok, but there is the only think that already went wrong and I’ll need to visit the Toyota dealership. The brakes are making such an irritating squeak every time, but I think it can be easily fixed.

Pros and cons:

+ I enjoy the cleverness of this car and how they made it look smaller outside and larger inside. The sunroof is so much fun for me and my kids are just so happy when we take a ride all together. The mileage is good and most of things are just making me happy about the purchase of Toyota Matrix.

- Breaks squeak already, so I’ll need to visit my dealer. The car is less than one year old.