Your Pennsylvania Toyota dealership believes that the 2013 Matrix is a great car for the right kind of driver. Read this review to help you decide whether you want to schedule a test 
drive. If it matches your sense of style, then you might want to drive away in a new Matrix today.
Quick Facts About the 2013 Toyota Matrix
- Comes in two trim levels
- The base level has a 1.8-liter four-cylinder
- The S model has a 2.4-liter four-cylinder
- Manual and automatic transmissions available
- Bluetooth, iPod input, and satellite radio all come standard
- Safety features include stability control and traction control
A Look Under the Hood
The base L model comes with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. It will give you 132 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque. That’s not a ton of power, although it works well in this lightweight hatchback. The real advantage is that you will get 32 mpg on the highway and 26 in the city. That means stopping for gas less often, which means you save money.
The S model has a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that offers a little more power. It will give you 158 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. If you buy the Matrix S, you get to choose between all-wheel-drive and front-drive models. The all-wheel options gives you 29 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg in the city. The front-drive model with a four-speed automatic gives you 28 mpg highway and 21 city. With a five-speed manual gives you 29 mpg on the highway. The city mpg is the same.
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