2006
Toyota Matrix

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$16,060
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Available trims

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  • 5dr Wgn STD Manual (Natl)
    Starts at
    $15,260
    30 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr Wgn STD Auto (Natl)
    Starts at
    $16,060
    28 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr Wgn XR Manual (Natl)
    Starts at
    $16,740
    30 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr Wgn XR Auto (Natl)
    Starts at
    $17,570
    28 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr Wgn STD Auto AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $17,795
    26 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr Wgn XR Auto AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $19,135
    26 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr Wgn XRS 6-Spd Manual (Natl)
    Starts at
    $19,250
    25 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

FWD or AWD
Hatchback body style
High-performance XRS model
Manual or automatic
Versatile interior layout

The good & the bad

The good

Interior space
Highway stability
Toyota reputation for reliability
Resale value

The bad

Instrument readability
Engine and road noise
Performance of base engine with automatic
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Safety review

Based on the 2006 Toyota Matrix base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
3/5
Side rear passenger
4/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12, 000 miles
Dealer certification
160- or 174-point inspections
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Consumer reviews

94% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 39 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.4
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

By Scher56 from South Carolina
Owns this car
August 23, 2023

Do NOT BUY

I was expecting better first of all the time whole interior is made of cheap plastic the roof and doors are extremely thin I honestly think it’s not safe for anybody and if you think it has room to put anything think again it doesn’t have any space
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 1.0
Interior 1.0
Performance 1.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 1.0
Reliability 1.0
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By Dana from Elkins, Arkansas
Owns this car
June 25, 2020

We have loved this car.

This is really a great car and has served us so well. We were going to drive it until it died (a long way off) but got a deal on a family member's car that I could not pass up. The car has a huge cargo area with the seats folded flat. It has great visibility and is a pleasure to drive. Reliable and in excellent condition. I have service records from Day 1 of owning it.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 Toyota Matrix?

The 2006 Toyota Matrix is available in 3 trim levels:

  • STD (3 styles)
  • XR (3 styles)
  • XRS (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2006 Toyota Matrix?

The 2006 Toyota Matrix offers up to 30 MPG in city driving and 36 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2006 Toyota Matrix reliable?

The 2006 Toyota Matrix has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Toyota Matrix owners.

Is the 2006 Toyota Matrix a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Toyota Matrix. 94.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 39 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.5
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