New for 2011
The 2011 Matrix receives a number of changes, including new seat fabric, tweaks to the appearance of the gauges and center control panel, revised front and rear bumper styling on S models and more standard features. The Matrix also comes with Toyota Care complimentary scheduled maintenance and roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles.

Exterior
The Matrix has an aggressive-looking front end that features a bulging hood, thin wraparound headlights and a small trapezoidal grille. Smooth bodyside moldings give the Matrix a modern appearance, and the hatchback's forward-swept D-pillars enhance the car's sporty shape.

S models can have an optional sports body kit featuring 17-inch alloy wheels, a front underbody spoiler and a rear spoiler. Exterior features include:

• Available 16- or 17-inch wheels
• Daytime running lights
• Heated power mirrors
• Available fog lamps
• Available sunroof

Interior
Front sport seats and a three-person rear bench seat give the Matrix room for up to five people. The 60/40-split backseat can fold down when more cargo room is needed. Interior features include:

• Available metallic interior accents
• Front passenger seat folds down on S
• Standard power windows and locks
• Standard cruise control
• Standard CD stereo with auxiliary input

Under the Hood
Base models are equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The S comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder mated to either a five-speed manual or automatic transmission.

All models are front-wheel drive, except for the specially equipped all-wheel-drive S trim, which uses a four-speed automatic.

The base and front-wheel-drive S models come with a basic rear torsion beam suspension; the all-wheel-drive S model gets a more complex rear double-wishbone suspension.

Standard 132-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder with 128 pounds-feet of torque
Available 158-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 162 pounds-feet of torque

Safety
Standard safety features include:

• Front side-impact airbags
• Side curtain airbags
• Active front head restraints
• Antilock brakes
• Electronic stability system
• Traction control