Toyota
2010 Toyota Matrix S
What it Is: A sporty five-door compact wagon.
What's Hot: Lots of cargo space, nifty styling, more power than base model.
What's Not: Options add up quickly.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, Bluetooth, premium audio.
How It Got Its Score:The 2010 Toyota Matrix S offers more power and costs more than the base model, but still gets good fuel economy, so it still gets a pretty good Family Friendliness score.
The 2010 Toyota Matrix S is the mid-grade model in the Matrix lineup. Essentially a wagon version of the Toyota Corolla XRS, the Matrix S offers the same 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine in a slicker looking package. It offers up the same utility as the base Matrix, with 19.8 cu.-ft. of cargo space, which expands up to 61.5 cu.-ft. of space when you fold down the rear seats. The Matrix S costs about $2,300 more than the base Matrix when both are equipped with automatic transmissions (you'll save $1,190 if you opt for the 5-speed manual), but that price bump doesn't offset its Family Friendliness much. On the other hand, fuel economy dips noticeably, and you only get 24 additional horsepower in return.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$19,800 |
| Destination |
$750 |
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Other Models (Base Price) |
XRS ($22,860) |
Mechanical
Engine Size |
2.4 liters |
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Engine Type |
Inline-4 |
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Horsepower |
158 hp |
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Torque |
162 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Regular Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
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Transmission |
5-Speed Automatic |
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Optional Transmission |
5-Speed Manual |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
21 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
29 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
24 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Small Wagon |
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Family Friendliness |
7.8 |
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Doors |
Five |
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Seat Rows |
Two |
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Passengers |
Five |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
19.8 cu. ft. |
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Max Cargo Space |
61.5 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Driver Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rear Passenger Side |
4 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
4 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Acceptable |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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