The Toyota Matrix is a car that seems to be a contradiction in design. It is tall, compact, and looks a lot like an estate car, but it has sleek features and an aerodynamic look that also make it feel like a sports car. Previously, car manufacturers rarely combined the sleek style of a sports car with the conservative look of an estate car to avoid coming up with a flawed product, but with the Toyota Matrix, it turns out that combining the two designs was just the right touch.

The Toyota Matrix was designed to look like a sporty hatchback so that customers would find it appealing. The design was intended to attract the younger generation, but in reality people of varying ages are drawn to this car.

Toyota came up with two generations of this car, and the more recent one was released in 2009. However, the two generations share the same formula. The Matrix, which followed the Corolla Saloon’s design, has a roomy interior that can take items up to 8 feet long. The cargo area’s durable plastic load floor can carry anything, such as home improvement materials or even sports gear, such as mountain bikes, or even a kayak. This car makes carrying people around just as comfortable with its ergonomic bucket seats and a spacious, well-shaped rear seat.

The small flaw to this otherwise exemplary vehicle is that its driving dynamics are not very good. However, for those who are not looking to race their car through winding roads, this car will do just fine. A car that is conservative in fuel consumption, provides a relaxing ride, and has a large interior, the Matrix is definitely a fine choice.

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Toyota has upgraded one of its small hatch back range with new and improved engines and new range structure.
The Toyota Auris has a new 1.6 litre petrol engine that is a VVT-i, which offers an extra 8BHP more and 131BHP for total power from the 1.6 VVT-i engine. Your MPP will also improve as well now producing figures of 43.5MPG and the emissions are also lower at 153g/KM from the older figure of 166g/KM.

You’ll get a 6 speed gearbox as standard and there is an optional gearbox from Toyota which is their Multimode box. Which enable you to either change gear via a paddle style shift on the back of the steering wheel or to use the automatic gears.
Using the Multimode will also help your MPG and your carbon emissions, your MPG will rise to 45.6MPG and your CO2 emissions drop to a lower figure of 146g/KM.

The diesel range has also been updated with all engines getting a lower CO2 and a higher MPG.

Your trims have also changed to a simple 4 selections T2, TR, T Spirit and finally the SR180.

Toyota Auris

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