Toyota Matrix interior review

May 3, 2021

On considering how popular the Japanese car brand, Toyota is in Nigeria, we have chosen at this time to dish out this Toyota Matrix interior review for everyone interested in buying this beautiful compact hatchback model.

The Toyota Matrix is one amazing and highly affordable compact car

1. Interior of Toyota Matrix

Many people that already own and drive older models of the Toyota Matrix hatchback do complain of some few issues with the cabin area especially the models made before the year 2009. However, those who driver newer versions claim there are lots of improvements except for its excessive cockpit noise.

Below is a brief highlight of some major good and bad things often reported about the interior of most Toyota Matrix models:

Roomy backseat with a large cargo area
Firm and supportive front seats with good driver visibility but might be slightly uncomfortable for taller drivers
Good headroom and legroom space of rear seats that accommodates both children and adults comfortably compared to other compact cars
Rear seats can fold completely flat in 60/40 sections
Base trims of the Toyota Matrix come with very little interior equipment and no USB plug even till the 2010 model

People who like simplicity in cars will love the interior of the Toyota Matrix compact car

2. Toyota Matrix interior photos

When closely compared, the overall interior view of different model years of the Toyota Matrix compact car shares a lot of similarities despite the gaps between the production years and advancement of car technologies. Below is a collage photo highlighting some of the most important interior features similar on most Toyota Matrix models:

Interior-features-of-a-Toyota-Matrix-compact-car

Every model of the Toyota Matrix compact hatchback comes with interior features that are simple and yet effective

3. Toyota Matrix interior colours

When it comes to interior colour options for the Toyota Matrix, the Japanese automaker never really provide many choices to choose from than the standard black with a grey accent. It might be safe to just recommend that anyone interested in buying this compact car should expect almost the same interior colours across the various trims and model years.

Check out the full interior view of a 2010 Toyota Matrix in a short review video below to have a better view of the standard interior colour:

2010 Toyota Matrix: Start-Up, Exterior, Interior & Full Review

Below are some direct customer reviews on the Toyota Matrix interior features:

"We were hoping for more advanced trip computer information, such as range to empty and current fuel economy. Beyond the AC power outlet, the only gadget in our car was the stereo, and it was the base model for the Matrix" - CNET

"The steering wheel audio controls are a good idea, but I found them to be poorly placed, because each time I had to blow the horn, I accidentally hit one of the audio controls. At one point, this turned the system on unexpectedly, startling me because the volume was way up" - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Though the dashboard plastics are hard to the touch, their quality is respectable, with wraparound textures that look rich from any distance." - Cars.com

Conclusion

At this point, we believe this brief Toyota Matrix interior review should already be helpful enough in deciding whether to buy this amazing compact car or maybe opt for another cool Toyota car model.

However, it should be noted that many Nigerian car tuners can actually help customize the interior of the Toyota Matrix to one’s taste if the basic features and colours are just not enough.