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08-05-2013, 10:53 PM | #1 |
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Official: Toyota dropping the Matrix after 2013 (from U.S.)
Sales have been dwindling in recent years so we will not see a next generation model alongside the new Corolla sedan. Too bad.
It seems like Toyota keeps dropping key models. No sub-compact sedan. No compact wagon. Of course, the rest of the world gets all kinds of choices in these segments. I see tons of Matrix's on the road with combined sales over 10 years but I guess Toyota doesn't feel it's worth it to bring a fresh new model over. I think a new one would really revitalize sales but oh well. |
08-05-2013, 11:01 PM | #2 |
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Toyota should bring over the Corolla Tourer as the new Matrix.
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08-06-2013, 12:52 AM | #3 |
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IMHO, the Matrix has always been a really ugly car! Good riddance.
I'd be seriously interested in a good looking compact wagon... like the Corolla Tourer. |
08-06-2013, 11:45 AM | #4 |
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We had an '03 base model with the automatic . Traded it in at 50,000+ miles . Did fit a 5 h.p. snowblower in it . The rear outside door handle started to rust . Have seen others do the same . Otherwise very dependable and kept its book value well .
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08-06-2013, 12:41 PM | #5 |
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I had considered the Matrix but it was a little too big.
I think if they'd make a more powerful car that looked similar to the Yaris... I'd be on for it when I decided to buy a new car again. I love hatchbacks honestly, and I think I'll be staying with this style.
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08-06-2013, 05:36 PM | #6 |
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I used to see a lot of them in California. Here (Why=?) I see a lot more of the 'old twin', the Pontiac Vibe.
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08-06-2013, 05:46 PM | #7 |
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Seems like they're pushing the new Prius line as the replacement.
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08-06-2013, 10:27 PM | #8 |
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08-06-2013, 11:26 PM | #9 |
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They got larger over the years .
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08-08-2013, 02:12 PM | #10 |
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The Tourer looks like a mini-Sienna.
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08-09-2013, 08:49 AM | #11 |
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I had considered a Matrix for the hatchback and storage room. However, a stick shift
was hard to find, and I opted for the better gas mileage of the Yaris. |
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