November 21, 2009, 03:51:46 am *
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
Did you miss your activation email?

Login with username, password and session length
Day-by-Day Review: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8GT; Day 3
So the Genesis Coupe isn't the most practical sports car around, says James, but what really matters here is how the car drives. And it's in that department that this car really shines, he says.

News: Test Drive: 2010 Mazda3 GS sedan w/five-speed automatic
 
   Home   Help Search Calendar Login Register  
Pages: [1]   Go Down
  Print  
Author Topic: CD Article: 2009 Toyota Matrix XR  (Read 697 times)
CD_Editor
Drunk on Fuel
****
Offline Offline

Posts: 1182

member


View Profile
 Stats
« on: February 24, 2009, 04:25:41 pm »

         
Test Drive:
2009 Toyota Matrix XR

2009 Toyota Matrix XRA 158-horsepower 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine borrowed from the larger Toyota Camry motivates all Matrix models wearing XR trim and higher, reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase.  Though more powerful than the base 1.8-litre engine, its fuel consumption is higher, he notes.
 More: View the photos | All the Test Drives
Logged
Arctic_White
Auto Obsessed
***
Offline Offline

Vehicle: '08 Honda Civic Si sedan
Gender: Male
Location: Burnaby, BC
Posts: 732


View Profile
 Stats
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2009, 07:25:07 pm »

I'd seriously consider the Vibe over Matrix.

Logged
rrocket
Car Crazy
*****
Offline Offline

Location: My house
Posts: 8366



View Profile
 Stats
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2009, 07:25:57 pm »

I'd seriously consider a Kia Soul over either....Smiley
Logged

How fast is my Supra?  I sh*t on Cessnas from a roll....
Arctic_White
Auto Obsessed
***
Offline Offline

Vehicle: '08 Honda Civic Si sedan
Gender: Male
Location: Burnaby, BC
Posts: 732


View Profile
 Stats
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2009, 07:44:09 pm »

^^ Good point. 
Logged
Snowman
Car Crazy
*****
Offline Offline

Vehicle: 2006 Subaru WRX Wagon - 2008 Subaru Tribeca Limited
Gender: Male
Location: South West Rim Impact Crater
Posts: 19311



View Profile
 Stats
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2009, 07:49:54 pm »

I'd seriously consider a Kia Soul over either....Smiley

How does one drive a concept car?
Logged

airbalancer
Car Crazy
*****
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Location: Cobourg Ontario
Posts: 10667



View Profile
 Stats
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2009, 07:52:48 pm »

I'd seriously consider a Kia Soul over either....Smiley

How does one drive a concept car?

I believe some people have seen it at some dealers. Sudbury should get in a couple of years ROFL
Logged
rrocket
Car Crazy
*****
Offline Offline

Location: My house
Posts: 8366



View Profile
 Stats
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2009, 07:57:34 pm »

I'd seriously consider a Kia Soul over either....Smiley

How does one drive a concept car?

Concept car?  The car is in production NOW. 
Logged

How fast is my Supra?  I sh*t on Cessnas from a roll....
slybry
Auto Obsessed
***
Offline Offline

Vehicle: 2005 Mazda 3 Sport & 2000 Honda Accord EX
Gender: Male
Location: Montreal - West Island
Posts: 583


View Profile
 Stats
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2009, 08:26:59 am »

Quote from article:

Also, bear in mind that the Matrix is a platform twin to the Pontiac Vibe. These cars are very similar in look, feel and size, but test drive both back-to-back and you’ll notice some differences; one of these is the sound the doors make when they slam shut.

I am to assume that the Vibe might have a better sound when doors are shut?Huh Would that mean that vibe might have more sound deadening.

Remarkable how almost every review talks about rattles coming from somewhere in these cars. I have read mostly about poor fitting door panels and now this reviewer talks about noise from within dash. That would drive me nuts.

Also no comments in this article about steering. I read one article about new Corolla where reviewer said he had more on center feel with the soap box car he had as a kid that had ropes for steering. He commented about have to make constant corrections just to track in a straight line. That sounds very bad but I guess I will have to judge for myself in a test drive.

Thinking about checking out Vibe (prefer looks over Matrix). They also have $2000 off cash purchase at moment. Might also give Versa a test drive but surprisingly based on web site pricing I have done it might cost just as much as Vibe when equipped with sunroof and other nice stuff. That make no sense.

« Last Edit: February 26, 2009, 08:48:19 am by slybry » Logged

Audi dreams on a honda budget
Pages: [1]   Go Up
  Print  
 
Jump to:  



Don't miss these great features

Photo Galleries
1000s of photos, with full screen enlargements, all 2006 - Today models

Focus on Trucks
We've brought all our truck reviews and photos together in one place. Easy.

Powered by MySQL Powered by PHP Powered by SMF 1.1.4 | SMF © 2006-2007, Simple Machines LLC      Disclaimer        Privacy Advertise
© 2005 - 2009 CarTalkCanada & 1999 - 2009 CanadianDriver Communications Inc, all rights reserved.
Page created in 0.054 seconds with 29 queries.