Toyota Matrix review notes features and safety gear
The Matrix lineup uses a 1.8-liter engine shared with the Scion xD producing 132 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque. Transmission choices include four or five speeds with all wheel drive limited to the Matrix S. interior updates include improved front seats but persistent hard plastic panels and a rattling cargo cover. Safety is well represented with standard ABS and multiple air bags while electronic stability control is standard on XRS. government crash tests earn five stars for frontal protection and five and four stars for driver and rear passenger side impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyota
US highway deaths fall to 41,059 in 2007 a record low
A federal report shows 41,059 highway fatalities in 2007, down over 1,600 from 2006, with the fatality rate at a record low. California led in declines, while North Carolina saw the biggest rise. motorcycle deaths rose for a tenth straight year amid rising vehicle use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Mary Peters
California
South Dakota
Vermont
North Carolina
District of Columbia
Alaska
Peters
Adrian Lund
The
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
U.S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Purple Mustang
North Maine
Goose Creek Auto Rentals
N. Main St
Baytown
Goosecreekautorental
Ron Craft
Diesel Auto
de Aea RD
Mr. Power
Wer
Ower
Dodge Durango
Bowe
Jeep Liberty Ltd
Chrysler
Rors
R Seali
Alt and
Allo
Une
Woo
Much Jre
BAY
Cove
St. & We
Main
Baytowncjd.com