Disadvantages of the Toyota Matrix
After studying and realizing that most online sources only provide information about the good side of the Toyota Matrix hatchback, we decided to help potential buyers gain more insight by presenting the disadvantages of the Toyota Matrix in this short but informative article.
The Toyota Matrix is a very beautiful, durable and sporty compact car that offers more versatility than a sedan
1. Disadvantages of the Toyota Matrix
It is often said that the best way to know more about a car model is to ask people that own and drives one. This is why the information we have provided below are collected from different reviews left by owners and users of the Toyota Matrix hatchback from around the world.
1.1. Toyota Matrix engine
After going through quite a number of reviews about the Toyota Matrix engine, we collected the most mentioned disadvantages across most of its model years. Below are the few ones we found popping up everywhere:
- The engine makes a lot of noise
- The transmission gives concern sometimes because a passenger can easily bump on it which can send it right into another gear
- It has amazing gas mileage but feels a little bit underpowered at the same time
- The 1.8-litre engine versions can become very problematic after 60,000miles and might need some engine component replacements especially the crankshaft assembly
- The larger engine versions of the Toyota Matrix are less fuel-efficient compared to the smaller engine versions
Compact cars like the Toyota Matrix fits the need of some customers while it just doesn’t cut it for others
1.2. Toyota Matrix exterior
The exterior of most Toyota Matrix models seems to be quite satisfying for most customers using the compact car as we could hardly find complaints except for the few ones below:
- The 2009 model’s body style can be really disappointing as a newer model when compared to the older 2003 to 2008 models
- Hatchback window of the Toyota Matrix doesn’t open separately
- When closing the doors, it usually sounds tinny and cheap
- Reversing into an available parking spot can be tricky with the car
- Lacks proper performance tires especially the XRS trim levels which are expensive than other trims
- Lacks roof racks
1.3. Toyota Matrix interior
Just as with the interior of most cars, the Toyota Matrix interior seems to be just perfect for most users while being a total nightmare for others.
A certain user complained that in the 2005 model, the accelerator and brake pedal seem feels too close to each other in a way that gets his foot to frequently slip off the gas pedal onto the car’s brake pedal too many times.
A distressed owner of the 2010 Toyota Matrix model left some detailed review about the disadvantages noticed in the car after a long time use and below is a highlight of the points noted:
- Too much road noise gets into the car
- Seat belt alarm becomes annoying sometimes
- Very poor armrests (more like it has none)
- Front cupholders and most of the interior plastics feels cheap
- The switch for the power window usually hurts the fingers
- Stereo sound system gives too much bass and often times rattle or buzz
- Seats might sometimes be uncomfortable for people with much weight
- Too many blind spots at the back caused by the tiny size of its back window
- Very limited interior colour option
- Useless bad hooks at the car’s rear
You might want to check out the short video below that shows the interior of the 2010 Toyota Matrix model in a full review:
2010 Toyota Matrix: Start-Up, Exterior, Interior & Full Review
Conclusion
Having provided enough information above regarding the disadvantages of the Toyota Matrix compact car, we would still like to point out a clear fact that there is no one car that fits all. So, the same way this Toyota Matrix happens to currently be the best car for some people, it is the worst nightmare for others. In the end, all that matters is if a car has enough features to fit one’s needs or not.
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