A brief overview of the car "Toyota matrix"

On a project car "Toyota matrix”, a photo of which is located below, the designers of the Japanese company worked together with representatives of the American Corporation General Motors. The creation of the model began in 2001. The result of this work was the emergence two years later a compact car built on the platform with front-wheel drive, borrowed from the modifications of the Corolla. The car was designed exclusively for the North American market, and its production is established in Canada Cambridge.

Debut

As noted above, in 2003, took place the official debut of the first generation model "Toyota matrix”. Reviews of first car buyers in General characterized him very positively. Together with that certain complaints on the new product was still, in this connection, two years later, the light appeared slightly improved version. Designers slightly changed the shape of the radiator grille, was removed from the front bumper lower spoiler (some of the drivers complained that when Parking it breaks), and rear lights, a new transparent shell.

In total provides for three options set model «Toyota matrix”. Characteristics of cars, from a technical point of view, was not the only difference. In particular, modification of XR and XRS, in contrast to the Standard option has received a more extensive list of equipment and a stylish body kit. Under the hood equipped with two option of engine capacity of 1.8 liters. One of them was borrowed from the model "Celica". The power plant worked in the set with an automatic transmission four-stage or six-speed “machine”.

Second generation

The presentation of the second and currently last generation «Toyota matrix” took place in 2007 in the U.S. city of Las Vegas. It happened during the exhibition SEMA on special equipment developed for the automotive industry. A year later the model appeared in free sale in Canada and the United States. About it in more detail and will be discussed further.

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Appearance

The Designers have left the old platform to the new generation model "Toyota matrix" (the user reviews and experts in the automotive field are a clear confirmation that this is quite a successful solution). The model received a new, narrower main headlamps, an updated hood and grille (now it is made in the shape of the letter “U” and not trapezoidal, as previously). On the front bumper was installed, the air intake is rectangular in shape. Car Windows have become, and replaced the glass rear racks came metal. This had a positive impact on the aerodynamic characteristics of your car. Among other things, not to mention the stylistic lines on the body, running from the bottom of the front doors to the end of the rear wheel arches.

Interior

In General, the interior of the car "Toyota matrix" indicates that it is aimed at young drivers. For the center console design is characterized by the “aluminum”. The machine has a three-spoke steering wheel, original instrument panel with red illuminated dials and round air vents for controlling ventilation and other systems.

There are No claims to functionality. On the front panel there are no unnecessary buttons, everything is at hand. It is issued and the shift lever, which significantly increases the free space for the front passenger and the driver. A high level of interior finish, for which are used high quality materials. Individual deserves praise sound insulation, therefore the engine is heard only when the tachometer needle indicates more than 3.5 thousand revs. As standard the car comes with cruise control, air conditioning, audio system with six speakers, electronic mirror adjustment and so on.

Specifications

To install under the hood of the car "Toyota matrix” there are two options of petrol engines. The first of them is an improved modification of the 1.8-liter setup that was successfully used in the first generation. The capacity of the unit is 132 horsepower. The second engine is completely new, it was developed specifically for this car. Its volume is 2.4 liters, and the maximum power – 158 "horses". As for the transmission, regardless of engine variant, the car can be equipped with “automatic” in four or five steps, or five-speed “mechanics”.

Version with all-wheel drive

The Revolutionary solution for the latest generation of the car "Toyota matrix” was the version with all-wheel drive. The modification in which it is available, is called S. compared to the standard versions, this car is slightly smaller in size. Under normal conditions, the leading here are the front wheels only. The rear axle is connected by a special coupling only when the car starts to slip. Anyway, even this modelit is difficult to call the best option for traveling on the road, because its clearance is only 134 mm. On the other hand, studies show that this machine can give odds to many other cars with all-wheel drive when driving on snowy roads.