2006 NY Auto Show
Corolla Matrix, a crossover utility vehicle (CUV), uniquely combines the style and fun of a sporty coupe with the room and utility of a small SUV at the price of a compact sedan.
Matrix is available in three distinct model grades – Standard, XR with enhanced content and the unique XRS that provides a high-performance driving experience from its 170-horsepower engine and six-speed manual transmission. Both the Standard and XR models come in front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive (4WD) configurations. The high-performance XRS is front-drive only.
The 4WD drive system available for the Matrix Standard and XR models adds all-weather versatility, using a viscous coupling to send power to the rear wheels in response to slippage at the front wheels.
Matrix Standard and XR models are powered by a dual overhead-cam (DOHC) 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 126 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 122 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,200 rpm.
A four-speed electronic automatic transmission is available on the standard and XR models and equipped on all 4WD drive models.
