2006 Toyota Matrix Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

This is an extremely reliable vehicle. The car has been through flooding and a blown engine due to poor owner maintenance, lack of routine oil changes. However, this car just comes through and keeps running. My husband has purchased three (3) new vehicles and always tries get me to swap out my matrix but l don't want to give up this car. It is the best car I have ever owned.

My car is almost 13 years old and is still going strong. It gets GREAT mileage and has plenty of room to shop, travel and overall use. Never want to get rid of it and am waiting for it to turn over a quarter million miles!

Fuel efficient - Just the right size for us. Very Dependable.

Overall, I love this car. It has been a very reliable commuter car for me (I drive 45 minutes to and 45 minutes from work every day). The driver's seat is really adjustable, which makes driving more comfortable (both forward and backward, and up and down) and I feel safer. The engine compartment looks clean and organized, and that makes it easier for me to find what I am looking for, be it motor oil, power steering fluid, or even windshield wiper fluid! The backseat is a good size, and every seat has car seat hooks, which is a huge plus for my family! Probably one of my favorite features is the hatchback. The window opens on its own for quickly throwing things in and out (or if you do not want everything to tumble out the back when you open it!), but the whole thing also opens if you need it to. As for the cons, the seats have sensors to ensure everyone has their seatbelt. This is not a con in and of itself, but the sensors are really sensitive - sometimes my computer bag sets off the passenger seat alarm! They do turn off after about a minute I think. There might be a way to turn this feature off, but I honestly do not mind it too much. However, the beeping drives my husband crazy! As for exterior noise, especially with the top rack on the inside of the car is pretty loud (but it is better with the racks off). I do wish the car got better gas mileage - I get anywhere from 25-28 mpg. Most of my driving is on a highway, but I do live part way up a mountain so I am sure i’d get better mpg if I lived in the nearby valley.

A review of my Toyota would be its great on gas. It drives well I haven't hardly had any problems with it. Its very reliable and roomy.

Lost all hubcaps; smooth driving, takes a little bit for speed to pick up. The air conditioner works great. A lot of space in the trunk, back seats are roomy. A few dents on the passenger side. Digital clock goes in and out. Automatic starter no longer works

This is a very reliable vehicle. I got it when I was seventeen and had seven me well into adulthood. I don't plan on buying a new car until I've run this one into the ground. It's roomy without being bulky like an SUV. I have packed up my life many times into the trunk of this little hatchback. It's a good car for small families and a decent commuter vehicle.

I own a 2006 Toyota Matrix hatchback. It is a very reliable car, 4 cylinder and very economic. Vehicle runs smoother. The inside is spacious seats 5 passengers. The seats fold and make trunk space bigger and easier to fit more. Overall a very dependable vehicle.