Toyota debuts modestly refreshed 2011 Matrix in Chicago

10vibe · Post by **10vibe** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:11 am

Toyota debuts modestly refreshed 2011 Matrix in Chicago:http://www.autoblog.com/2011/0...icago/

epcIII · Post by **epcIII** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:55 am

It reminds me too much of a Yaris.

bassplayaz06 · Post by **bassplayaz06** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:17 am

the wheels need to be bigger. either that or lower it.

Cruxless · Post by **Cruxless** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:23 am

I don't like what they did to the front bumper.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:47 am

meh. That bumper is pretty hideous when you have to look at the full frontal pic.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:31 am

Just now coming out with the 2011? 1.8L with AT Power Package & AC 19,385 + 760 dest = 20,145 msrpStill just a 4 speed AT.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:32 am

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»meh. That bumper is pretty hideous when you have to look at the full frontal pic. Or is it the full monty!

Zimm · Post by **Zimm** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:55 am

the lack of improved transmission options is quite disappointing. seemed like a no-brainer.

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 1:10 pm

I like the small changes!

03VibeOttawa · Post by **03VibeOttawa** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:33 am

All I think of is body roll when I look at that car. I would not enjoy driving that thing stock.

silverbullet · Post by **silverbullet** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:45 am

i really dont like it... the reason i love my vibe is because i get all the toyota reliability i have always heard so much about, and none of the terrible toyota styling. no offense to other matrix owners i just think the vibe looks much nicer, to me anyways. and yes this new release is WAY to tall! and i thought my stock suspension vibe looked like an suv. looks like it would drive the same as an aztec, my in laws have one and its suspension is terrible, like driving a boat! has a suprising amount of power tho

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:05 am

Quote, originally posted by jake75 Â»Just now coming out with the 2011? 1.8L with AT Power Package & AC 19,385 + 760 dest = 20,145 msrpStill just a 4 speed AT.A 4-speed auto is laughable these days. I priced them out the other day due to curiosity and came to the conclusion they're woefully underwhelming cars. They just don't seem competitive with the others... Maybe with GM-in-crisis style rebates they could be a little more competitive. That's what made the Vibe such a good deal.

millster · Post by **millster** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:20 am

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»A 4-speed auto is laughable these days. I priced them out the other day due to curiosity and came to the conclusion they're woefully underwhelming cars. They just don't seem competitive with the others... Maybe with GM-in-crisis style rebates they could be a little more competitive. That's what made the Vibe such a good deal.Were you pricing one out giving consideration to their awesome offer on your Hyundai? I'm quite underwhelmed by the new Matrix, to say the least. Love my wife's '06, but the new series... I don't know. Just bland...

Kincaid · Post by **Kincaid** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:50 am

I've never much cared for the current Matrix - the way the body drapes just reminds me of a sheet thrown over a sofa.It does look very mildly restyled. I like the way the did the fogs but that's it - the current one does look better from the front.

Caretaker · Post by **Caretaker** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:15 am

Caretaker says: goodbye Toyota. Hello Hyundai.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:59 am

Quote, originally posted by millster Â»Were you pricing one out giving consideration to their awesome offer on your Hyundai? LOL, hey - I had to make sure I had my bases all covered. Can't pass up a good deal.

cptnsolo77 · Post by **cptnsolo77** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:09 am

It doesnt look any better LOL. I always thought the 03-08 Matrix edged out the Vibe in terms of styling, but the 2nd gen Vibe definitely looks better than the 2nd gen Matrix.

Water boy · Post by **Water boy** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:48 am

Quote, originally posted by epcIII Â»It reminds me too much of a Yaris. Yep, it is really a Yaris.See..... http://www.toyota.com/yaris/photo-gallery.html

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:04 am

Quote, originally posted by millster Â»Were you pricing one out giving consideration to their awesome offer on your Hyundai? I'm quite underwhelmed by the new Matrix, to say the least. Love my wife's '06, but the new series... I don't know. Just bland...If, Allah forbid, something adverse should happen to my Vibe I would be considering the Elantra Wagon.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:08 am

Quote, originally posted by FeelinÃ¢Â€Â™ The Vibe Â»All I think of is body roll when I look at that car. I would not enjoy driving that thing stock.As they say, beauty is only skin deep. When I am driving I don't think too much about how the car looks on the outside. Of course it it happened to be Aztek ugly . . . .

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:13 am

I don't think it looks too bad, but I still prefer the styling of my Vibe GT .

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:31 pm

I think Toyotas are getting too.. I dunno... bubble-shaped, reminds me now of the styling of the older generations of the Honda Fit. Bleh.Now that hybrid Lexus hatchback that's coming out this year... pretty (though surprisingly low HP)I'll take pics of the Matrix at the Chicago Auto Show though (unless people want to come with me... hint hint...)

Old Tele man · Post by **Old Tele man** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:44 am

"...long live the Vibe!"...er, Matrix (without Mr. Keanu Reeves).

bodhi_tree777 · Post by **bodhi_tree777** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 4:49 am

meh, I've not been a fan of any of the newer Vibe/Matrix iterations. Maybe this is where the "purist" split occurs within a niche of car enthusiasts, but I have always enjoyed the first generation Vibe to all other incarnations. If we ever need to replace our '03, it'll be with another one. Maybe a different color

Cougar Vibe · Post by **Cougar Vibe** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 4:56 am

It looks too fat...it looks like a melted Hershey's Kiss.That said, I shouldn't be talking: I'm gearing up to buy a Prius later this summer. Gas at local "top tier" gas stations is already pushing $3.25/g...can't wait for Memorial Day!Cougar Vibe

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:22 am

I like the small changes, but i do agree that the second gen matrix has that sheet-over-a-sofa look.Either bigger wheels or shorter springs are needed. Just Like the previous vibe/matrixes

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 1:39 pm

Quote, originally posted by bodhi_tree777 Â»meh, I've not been a fan of any of the newer Vibe/Matrix iterations. Maybe this is where the "purist" split occurs within a niche of car enthusiasts, but I have always enjoyed the first generation Vibe to all other incarnations. If we ever need to replace our '03, it'll be with another one. Maybe a different color I intend to run my'09 until maybe I am too old to drive or die. But then, I have said that before and then a deal too good to pass up comes along.

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