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2013 Toyota Matrix
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2013 Toyota Matrix

More powerful engines made the Matrix's 2009 redesign feel more eager to drive. We measured an impressive 27 mpg overall from the optional 2.4-liter four-cylinder; all-wheel-drive remained an option. This tall hatchback has more passenger and cargo space than most competitors, and the high roof eases entry and exit. Folding the rear seats and the front passenger seat lets you haul extra-long cargo. However, the car falls short on refinement, with an unsettled ride on the highway, pronounced wind and engine noise, and a cheap-feeling interior. Hard plastic lining the cargo area lets small items slide around and rear visibility is pinched. The addition of a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel helped the previously awkward driving position, but the wheel doesn't adjust enough to suit everyone. Stability control was standard from 2010 on. 2013 closed out the Matrix.

Market value
$7,025
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Manual
Seats
5
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Model year 2013
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
wagon
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2009

Pricing

Current retail median
$7,025
Retail value range
$6,975 - $8,500
Original MSRP range
$19,275 - $22,415
Trade-in range
$4,030 - $5,490

Ratings

Road test score
72/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
21 MPG
EPA highway
29 MPG
EPA combined
24 MPG
Tested city
19 MPG
Tested highway
36 MPG
Tested overall
27 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,470
Cruising range
350 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3 sec
0-60 mph
8.3 sec
60-0 mph braking
132 ft
Avoidance speed
52 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
173 in
Width
70 in
Height
61 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Weight
3,000 lb
Maximum load
850 lb
Towing capacity
1,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5.5 in
Front leg room
40 in
Rear head room
4 in
Rear leg room
26.5 in
Cargo volume
23.5 cu ft
Luggage
2+1+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
6/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Toyota

Toyota mostly fulfills its reputation for building efficient and exceptionally reliable vehicles. Most of their models do well in our testing, thanks to their impressive fuel economy, comfortable rides, quiet cabins, and ease of getting in and out. All of this makes Toyotas among the best options for used vehicles. The brand was a hybrid pioneer, starting with the original Prius. Toyota has evolved and expanded that technology, and most vehicles in its lineup are available as a hybrid. Toyota also sells a number of plug-in hybrids, which were once called Prime but are now simply referred to as Plug-in. The company also knows how to add a dose of excitement into its lineup. The GR86, GR Corolla, and Supra are legit, fun-to-drive sports cars. However, some models we’ve tested have been disappointing. The company’s EV, the bZ4X SUV, is mediocre.

Vehicle ID: 7456 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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