kumquat wrote:Wow, that's impressively hideous. The original Matrix was ugly, but the current Matrix isn't bad looking. This is terrible. They need to look at the Elantra GT, Focus ST, and Mazda3 to see how to turn a sedan into a decent-looking wagon.
Wagon vs. hatchback. The new Mazda3, Focus, and Elantra Grand Touring are all hatchbacks. Wagons, aka longroofs, have
longer roofs and more space. Think VW Jetta Sportwagon vs VW Golf 4-door. The Vibe is firmly seated between true hatch and true wagon, though in other countries I'd think it would be called a hatchback. Matrix first gen is in the same awkward spot while the second gen Matrix is definitely a hatchback.