2012 Toyota Matrix Luxury Car

An environment in which something develops.” That’s how the dictionary defines the word “matrix.” And it’s no coincidence that this definition also describes the 2012 Toyota Matrix. With all the versatility, performance and style it offers, it’s entirely up to you to decide what that “something” will be. Whatever it is, the impressive performance of Matrix will let you run with your ideas. Ample cargo room and numerous interior configurations will let you take nearly anything along for the ride. In the end, its available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and aggressively sculpted exterior might well make the drive itself the main event.


While it is true that the available sport fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver’s seat is the place to be, in Toyota Matrix, there’s really not a bad seat in the house. Or in this case, car. Its firm, comfortable seats and sharp dash design help provide the ideal environment to enjoy its advanced audio system. With an available total of six speakers, the system delivers impressive acoustic fidelity. Plus, its available Bluetooth wireless technology will let you stream your music and operate your compatible mobile phone with your hands securely on the wheel. Be your own mobile mix-master. The standard audio system in Matrix lets you plug your MP3/WMA player into the auxiliary audio jack. Plus, the CD player will play back WMA or MP3 CDs and allow you to browse or shuffle within a selected folder or the entire CD.
 
The available upgraded audio system can be controlled by its head unit interface or the steering wheel-mounted controls, and provides a USB2 port, so you can put music on a flash drive. Use the standard 12V outlet as a charging station for your player, cell phone or games. And with advanced Bluetooth wireless technology, you’ll be able to stream music directly to the system from your compatible Bluetooth enabled device. It even offers SiriusXM Satellite Radio capability, along with a three-month trial subscription.


If to you a car is merely a means of transportation, then you could drive almost anything. But we’re guessing that you have livelier things in mind. From its streamlined exterior to its responsive engine, Matrix has been engineered for performance. Its engine features Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), a technology that automatically adjusts valve timing to optimize performance. So 2012 Matrix offers not only responsive power, but also responsible fuel economy.


The instrument panel features bright LED Optitron gauges that look sharp andhelp reduce eyestrain. Start the engine and the gauges come alive with a full sweep of the needles, indicating to the driver that all systems are, indeed, go. The sleek shape of Matrix S is even more head-turning when seen rolling on sporty 17-in. alloy wheels. Clad in performance tires, they’ll help you get a grip on all things asphalt. When equipped with AWD, Matrix is particularly nimble even when the road surface is less than cooperative. By automatically distributing engine power to the wheels that offer the most grip, the AWD system helps make the most of the traction available.

Part of what gives 2012 Toyota Matrix its sporty performance is the available double-wishbone rear suspension1 that allows each wheel to act and react to forces independently. This helps both rear wheels maintain maximum contact with the road for enhanced cornering grip. Meanwhile, power is handled by an available 158-hp 2.4-liter engine, developing 162 lb.-ft. of torque. With the available automatic transmission, Toyota Matrix S achieves an EPA-estimated 21 city/29 highway mpg rating.2 The key to such efficiency is Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), a technology that adjusts valve timing for an optimal balance of power and economy.


The incredibly versatile 2012 Toyota Matrix works well for everybody with the possible exception of couch potatoes. This is a vehicle designed for those who don’t just find the action, they create the action. And with spacious seating for five and its aggressive styling, Toyota Matrix makes it easy to find four friends to join you. Whether you’re heading to a gig with your gear or heading back home with a few new friends, the versatile Matrix makes sure that the show does, indeed, go on. With nearly 50 cubic feet of space in its rear cargo area1 and a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat, not to mention a slew of convenient storage compartments, the Toyota Matrix is more than gig-ready. With or without the groupies. The compact Toyota Matrix is loaded with supersize versatility. The front passenger seat folds down and the 60/40 split fold-down rear seat folds flat to open up an incredible amount of cargo room. Whether you’re packing a sound board or a snowboard, the ever-flexible Matrix has a configuration to match your gear.


The 2012 Matrix  helps provide protection against the unexpected with some of the most advanced safety features in the industry. It starts with the Star Safety System, standard on both Matrix models, and its many active safety features that help keep you out of harm’s way. Add to that a host of standard passive safety features that help protect you should trouble prove unavoidable. To help compensate for a loss of traction while cornering and help prevent sideways slipping, Enhanced VSC adjusts engine power, braking and steering torque-assist control to help the vehicle follow the direction in which it is being steered.


TRAC helps maintain traction on wet, icy, loose or uneven surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel. ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each wheel to help you stay in control in emergency braking situations. At speeds greater than five miles per hour, when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are then applied firmly for longer than one-half second, SST is designed to help the driver bring the vehicle to a stop. The 2012 Matrix comes standard with an advanced front airbag system that provides dual stage functionality. The system senses impact severity and adjusts airbag deployment.

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