2009 Toyota Matrix Base FWD Automatic

• 16 steel wheels w/full wheel covers
• Color-keyed door handles
• Color-keyed pwr mirrors
• Color-keyed rocker panels
• Front intermittent wipers
• License plate bracket
• Multi-reflector halogen headlamps
• P205/55R16 all-season tires
• Temporary spare tire

• (4) cup holders
• 12V pwr outlet
• Air conditioning w/air filtration
• AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability, auto sound leveling, (4) speakers
• Anti-slip cargo area trim
• Anti-theft engine immobilizer
• Auxiliary audio input
• Cloth front bucket seats w/active head restraints
• Delour floor carpeting
• Driver seat height adjuster
• Driver-side footrest
• Driver/front passenger sun visors w/vanity mirror
• Fold-flat front passenger seat
• Front console w/storage box
• HD rear window defogger
• Optitron gauges-inc: twin tripometers, outside temp indicator, maintenance reminder
• Rear 60/40-split folding seat
• Retained pwr features
• Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
• Tonneau cover

• 1.8L DOHC 16-valve 4-cyl engine w/VVT-i
• 4-speed automatic transmission
• Electric pwr-assist rack & pinion steering
• Front & rear stabilizer bars
• Front wheel drive
• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
• Torsion beam rear suspension
• Vented front/solid rear disc brakes w/pwr assist

• 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts for all positions-inc: front pretensioners, front force limiters, front adjustable shoulder belt anchors
• 4-wheel anti-lock brakes w/electronic brake distribution & brake assist
• Child-protector rear door locks
• Daytime running lights
• Direct tire pressure monitor
• Driver & front passenger advanced airbags -inc: occupant sensor
• Energy-absorbing steering column
• Front & rear side curtain air bags
• Front seat side-impact air bags
• LATCH lower anchors & top tether anchors
• Side-impact door beams

Model Highlights

The 2009 Toyota Matrix comes in three different trims: base, S, and XRS. All three levels come with standard front-wheel drive, but the S can be optioned with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. A 132-horsepower, 1.8L four-cylinder engine is standard on the base and S models, while all-wheel-drive (AWD) S models and XRS models get a more powerful 2.4L four that makes 158 horsepower and a noteworthy 162 lb-ft of torque. Both engines have a VVT-i (variable valve timing with intelligence) system, which helps improve engine response throughout the rev range while also improving fuel efficiency. Three different transmissions are offered on the Matrix. Models with the 1.8L engine, along with S AWD models, can be specified with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic, and XRS models can be had with either the five-speed manual transmission or a new five-speed automatic that has a sport mode, allowing manual selection, gear by gear, when desired. The all-wheel drive system that's available in the S trim uses active torque control, which analyzes signals from the anti-lock braking system to help distribute torque to the wheels where it's needed most. Under normal driving, the system sends power to the front wheels for optimal fuel efficiency. EPA fuel economy figures for the Matrix range up to 26 city, 32 highway for the 1.8L with manual transmission and 21 city, 29 highway for the 2.4L with the five-speed automatic. Anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution are now standard across the Matrix model line, while electronic stability control is standard on the XRS and available as an option on the other models. The Matrix's interior has been reconfigured to allow more storage options, including trays with rubber mats, four cup holders, cargo-area tie-downs, and a folding tonneau cover. Base Matrix models include air conditioning, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, a heavy-duty rear defogger, color-keyed outside mirrors, and intermittent wipers. S models add commonly standard equipment such as power locks and windows, cruise control, an intermittent rear wiper, remote keyless entry, fog lamps, and a CD sound system with six speakers and MP3 compatibility. A 115-volt power outlet and fold-flat front passenger seat are also included. Top-of-the-range XLS models bring 18-inch alloy wheels, a strut-tower brace for sportier handling, electronic stability control, and a three-spoke steering wheel with integral audio controls. Options on the base model include 16-inch alloy wheels, power heated outside mirrors, and several other standard features from the S. Options on the S include 17-inch alloy wheels and a power moonroof. AWD S models can be specified with a Sport package that includes underbody spoilers and fog lamps.