2013 Toyota Matrix S FWD Auto
All photo credits
- Photo: 2010 Toyota Matrix Touring in Nautical Blue Metallic, Front Right, 11-29-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Matrix (E140) front 4.7.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2010 Toyota Matrix Touring in Nautical Blue Metallic, Rear Right, 11-29-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2010 Toyota Matrix (6161747942) by Atomic Taco from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2013 Toyota Matrix S FWD Auto is a 158-hp 2.4-liter with a 5-speed automatic. It starts at $21,455 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
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 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Matrix measures 171.9 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,053 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,455 ($29,927 *) |
| 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 | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.94 (36 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.2 (65 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.41 (101 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.98 (145 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.7 (203 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.15 |
| Final Drive | 3.39 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam, 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 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 | 3,053 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 |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (13.6 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2013 Toyota Matrix SW AWD: overall not rated
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Toyota MATRIX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 17, 2020 · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
NHTSA campaign 20V024000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.