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The Matrix was first introduced in the 2003 model year and based on the Toyota Corolla platform. [6] Relatively unchanged in 2004, a facelift for 2005 brought minor revisions to the exterior – mainly revised styling to the front fascia due to complaints of rubbing the ground on the previous incarnation and replacing the red lenses on the taillamps with clear ones.
A factory supported bolt-on supercharger kit for this variant was sold for the 2003–2004 Corolla and Matrix by Toyota Racing Development, and Pontiac Vibe by GM Performance. The supercharger gives 7.5 pounds per square inch (0.52 bar) of boost, with a 40 horsepower (30 kW; 41 PS) and 38 lb⋅ft (52 N⋅m) of torque increase at the wheels. [5]
WiLL VS (2001–2004) E130. Toyota Corolla (2002–2007, North American spec) Toyota Corolla Matrix / Toyota Matrix (2002–2008) Toyota Voltz (2002–2004) E140. Toyota Corolla (2006–2013, MC Platform) Toyota Matrix (2009–2014) E150. Toyota Corolla (2006–2013, New MC platform) Toyota Auris / Toyota Blade / Toyota Corolla (2006–2012)
Interior of 2005–2008 Toyota Corolla S (US) The interior features a three-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel from the Celica, leather shift knob, and leather shift boot from the Matrix XRS. Optitron [27] gauges like those found in Lexus vehicles replaced the standard red-on-white gauges of the Corolla S. The interior has dark blue plastic ...
On January 30, 2013, Toyota announced a recall of one million vehicles in the US. The recall affects 752,000 MY 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix models. The recall concerns the airbag module, which can cause the airbag to inflate improperly. Toyota also announced a recall affecting 270,000 MY 2006-2012 Lexus IS models.
The marketing name for the transmission is the "Direct Shift – 8AT 8-speed automatic transmission" [3] [4] Unlike the UB 80 transmission, which was developed for Toyota by Aisin AW, the UA 80 was developed in a joint venture between Toyota and Aisin AW. Due to global application, development was done in a global fashion involving engineering ...
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Even in your cherry-picked list, the Matrix is essentially tied for lightest wagon with the Focus (you also missed the Suzuki Aerio, at 2630 lbs.); the Kia Soul didn't even come out until 2010, so scratch that one off entirely vs. Gen 1 Matrix (a.k.a. Gen 9 Corolla), or else you'd be able to include the disco'd-in-2002 Suzuki Esteem at 24xx lbs ...