Versatile and affordable, the Matrix is the best compact wagon for hauling people and cargo in its price class.

Pros

Versatile cargo area, roomy rear seats, good gas mileage, generous standard equipment list, availability of all-wheel drive and stability control.

What's New for 2005

The Matrix receives a revised front bumper, taillights and grille to freshen up the exterior, along with a new audio head unit design, optional side curtain airbags and other minor interior changes. Stability control is also newly optional.

• Features

• Interior Features

• Front Seats
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Cloth
• Bucket front seats
• Rear Seats
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Power Features
• Remote keyless power door locks
• Power mirrors
• 1 one-touch power windows
• Instrumentation
• Clock
• Tachometer
• External temperature display
• Low fuel level warning
• Convenience
• Cruise control
• Cargo net
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front door pockets
• Remote trunk release
• Retained accessory power
• Front seatback storage
• Power steering
• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
• Comfort
• Interior air filtration
• Air conditioning
• Cargo area light
• Front reading lights
• Leather steering wheel
• Dual vanity mirrors
• In Car Entertainment
• Mast antenna
• 4 total speakers
• AM/FM stereo

• Features

• Exterior Features

• Roof and Glass
• Variable intermittent wipers
• Rear defogger
• Intermittent rear wiper
• Tires and Wheels
• Steel wheels
• 16 x 6.5 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• P205/55R16 tires
• All season tires
• Inside mounted spare tire
• Full wheel covers
• Temporary spare tire
• Towing and Hauling
• Cargo tie downs
• Safety Features
• Child seat anchors
• Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Daytime running lights
• Engine immobilizer
• 2 front headrests
• 2 rear headrests
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Rear height adjustable headrests