2012 Toyota Matrix S AWD Auto
The 2012 Toyota Matrix S AWD Auto is a 158-hp 2.4-liter with a 4-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $21,715 MSRP.
It makes 158 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
The Matrix measures 171.9 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,274 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,715 ($30,738 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All Wheel Drive (AWD) with active torque control |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.94 (43 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.19 (78 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.41 (121 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.02 (168 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.14 |
| Final Drive | 2.81 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone, with front and rear stabilizer bars |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 11.6 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 10.9 in. (11.0 in. AWD) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | P205/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/55R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.9 in |
| Width | 69.5 in |
| Height | 61.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
| Front Track | 59.8 in |
| Rear Track | 59.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 19.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,274 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 43.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline