New Matrix coming Spring '08

[mikeyb]

Toyota will be updating the Matrix in Spring 2008 and the automaker is using the Mazda3 as its design inspiration (good choice) for the hatchback. The Corolla-based vehicle is already sold in Europe as the Auris and in Japan as the Blade. The US-based Matrix will have different sheet metal than in other markets but it may be taking on the Blade name since Toyota has registered the name with the US Patent and Trademark office. The Japan market Blade has a 2.4L engine producing 158 HP, which would be a big bump from the 126 HP that powers the current Matrix.

 

[genericuser]

Looks kinda like a Versa.

It lost a little bit of its edge. It looks a bit plain now. Are they still going to have the XRS model?

 

[mikeyb]

Toyota sells a V6 powered Blade in Japan.

 

[31R]

For a split second i was thinking another Matrix the movie! Sheesh.

 

[Hughes412]

WOW that looks TOO much like the 3!

 

[Donas64]

Front end looks pretty good actually but the backside from that angle gives we reason to doubt.

 

[Hughes412]

I don't like the lights. T long.

 

[mikeyb]

WOW that looks TOO much like the 3!

Thats what it was designed to compete with... Kinda odd Toyota copying someone else. How Hyundai/Kia of them....

 

[Donas64]

I really don't think it looks that much like the 3

 

[spike blue]

the 3 is way more sportier it looks ugly and kind of the nissan versa

 

[16902]

I hate those bubbly side flanks....yuck. I'm still not sure why Toyota wants to do this and have it's Scion brand with similar, albeit smaller and less powerful, cars.

 

[.paul]

I'm still not sure why Toyota wants to do this and have it's Scion brand with similar, albeit smaller and less powerful, cars.

Because they're in the business of making money and they know people will pay for it.

 

[blkspdfreak]

ugly, no need for that here(puke)

 

[BadKarma]

I really don't think it looks that much like the 3

Agreed, I don't see the resemblance either.

Certainly doesn't look too bad. I sort of get the feeling that there might be something wrong with the ass-end though...

 

[Donas64]

Agreed, I don't see the resemblance either.

Certainly doesn't look too bad. I sort of get the feeling that there might be something wrong with the ass-end though...

My sentiments exactly. The headlights remind of Nissans M45 and the new G35 headlights.

I have a feeling the rear end is not going to look good though.

 

[quicksilvermp5]

it's like the new vw/versa/spectra5/aero mated toghether... sorry not diggin it.

 

[JOS3]

its a combination of the nissan versa and the prius

 

[Discretion'sMX6]

Very boring. The older Matrix did have an edge. This one distinctly does not. Looks neutered and sad.

 

[16902]

Because they're in the business of making money and they know people will pay for it.

I guess, but it's not like the Matrix was a huge sales success.

Blah, at least it's not as ugly as the new Xd. Yuck.

 

[mikeyb]

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