What to expect from the 2011 Toyota Matrix

The 2011 Toyota Matrix is ​​the pickup’s interpretation of the Toyota Corolla sedan with the added all-wheel drive feature. It also has the added safety feature of the electronic brake override system that is standard on all 2011 Toyota models. The interior of the vehicle remains the same except for a few minor changes to the textures used in its design.

The base model of the 2011 Matrix will be called the Matrix Standard and will have a 1.8-liter engine with 132 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque. The top-tier Matrix S and Matrix XRS models will have either a 2.4-liter engine with 158 horsepower or a 2.5-liter engine with 169 horsepower, while the top models will have a standard 5-speed manual transmission. All models will have front-wheel drive, although the AWD feature is available as an upgrade for the Matrix S model.

The interior of the car has modern features, such as connectivity options for Bluetooth phones and an iPod. Pairing the phone via Bluetooth with a modern navigation system enables real-time traffic updates. This modern feature is available as an add-on on some Matrix models. The new Matrix will continue to feature a JBL sound system, leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated controls for the audio system, satellite radio and remote keyless entry. Additional standard safety features include 4-wheel antilock disc brakes and side curtain airbags to protect the head.

Convenient features on the 2011 Toyota Yaris are air conditioning, a tilt / telescope steering wheel, power windows, additional storage space in the center console and a height-adjustable driver’s seat. All models have rear seats that can be split 70/30 to create more space for cargo. Estimated price for the base model of the 2011 Toyota Matrix is ​​$ 17,450. This comes with the five-speed manual transmission. The base automatic transmission model is expected to sell for a slightly higher price of $ 18,260. The manual Matrix S will sell for $ 19,500 while the automatic will sell for $ 20,700. The estimated price of the Matrix S AWD will be around $ 21,800.