Wagons have a bad stigma that they don’t deserve. They are a symbol of giving up in life. Our parents never fondly looked back on the wagons that our siblings and we forced them to drive. The vehicles our parents loved were the cool little cars they had in their pre-wagon days. This has scarred our image of wagons to the point we will only drive SUVs or crossovers. So, when Toyota wanted to add more utility to the Corolla, they didn’t call it the Corolla Wagon, they called it the Matrix.

The Corolla feeling is not an accident and is not a problem. The 2009 Corolla we had in our test fleet was frugal friend, and our Matrix XRS has a larger engine and a sport-tuned suspension. So, it was no surprise that the Matrix won over some staff members as a desirable everyday car.

Toyota Matrix XRS originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 13 October 2008 15:20 EST.

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Toyota announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2009 Corolla and Matrix, along with the 2008 FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Special Edition. The Corolla base MSRP will range from $15,250 to $19,950 while the Matrix will range from $16,190 to $21,850. MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling fee of $660. Both models will begin arriving at dealerships next month.

2009 Corolla and Matrix and 2008 FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Special Edition pricing announced originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 25 January 2008 14:30 EST.

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Toyota revealed at Los Angeles Auto Show, next to the 2009 Corolla and Matrix, the Matrix Rally Sport Concept, a racier interpretation of Toyota’s 5-door crossover.

Toyota Matrix Rally Sport Concept originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 19 November 2007 00:00 EST.

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2009 Toyota Corolla And Matrix to be launched at 2007 Sema Show originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 25 September 2007 17:06 EST.

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Ordinarily, a single vehicle isn’t right for every task. But with five doors, loads of cargo space, multiple interior configurations and available full-time 4WD 2, the 2006 Matrix is whatever you want it to be. Factor in the XR’s available integrated fog lamps and front and rear underbody spoilers and you get even more variations. But don’t worry. You won’t have to get a bigger garage.

Toyota Matrix originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 3 March 2006 14:41 EST.

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