2012
Toyota Matrix

Starts at:

$19,565

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Available trims

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5dr Wgn Man L FWD (Natl)

Starts at

$18,845

26 City / 32 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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5dr Wgn Man S FWD (Natl)

Starts at

$19,565

21 City / 28 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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5dr Wgn Auto L FWD (Natl)

Starts at

$19,685

25 City / 32 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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5dr Wgn Auto S FWD (Natl)

Starts at

$20,755

21 City / 29 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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5dr Wgn Auto S AWD (Natl)

Starts at

$21,715

20 City / 26 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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Notable features

132- or 158-hp four-cylinder

Manual or automatic

Available AWD

Heavy-duty cargo floor

The good & the bad

The good

Cabin utility

Acceleration (2.4-liter engine)

Cornering performance

Dashboard fit and finish

Backseat roominess

The bad

Base model sparsely equipped

Front-seat comfort

Rickety air-conditioning controls

Rear visibility

Choppy suspension

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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Toyota Matrix base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Rollover rating: 4/5

13.6%

Risk of rollover

13.6%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

3 years / 36,000 miles

Corrosion

5 years

Powertrain

5 years / 60,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

2 years / 25,000 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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Most recent

By barjac from Kelowna BC Canada

Owns this car

February 27, 2019

The best car I have ever had

This car has great gas mileage, comfortable for long drives and is wonderful to carry long items by folding down the seats and is large enough to pack a lot of groceries etc.

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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By Vic W from Hackensack NJ

Used to own this car

November 25, 2018

Reliable like all Toyota cars and fast and agile

This car is very reliable with no problem for years. It is basically a corola with extra trunk space. I owned the sports version and it is very responsive.

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 2012 Toyota Matrix?

The 2012 Toyota Matrix is available in 2 trim levels:

L (2 styles)
S (3 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Toyota Matrix?

The 2012 Toyota Matrix offers up to 26 MPG in city driving and 32 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 2012 Toyota Matrix reliable?

The 2012 Toyota Matrix has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Toyota Matrix owners.

Is the 2012 Toyota Matrix a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Toyota Matrix. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5

Based on 6 reviews

Comfort: 4.8
Interior: 4.7
Performance: 4.7
Value: 4.7
Exterior: 4.7
Reliability: 5.0

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