Toyota Matrix

[Spider]

why Japan and Korea like to name car after a movie ?

and why this cool family car no available in SGP but the boring car like Vios and Altis ???

 

http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2004/matrix/exterior.html

[En0203]

Hi! spider,

 

welcome to MCF!

 

for a while thought u are refering to hyundai matrix...

 

by the way, fyi u can use the 'url' tab to hyperlink ur address

 

http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2004/matrix/exterior.html

[Buzz]

Hi Spider,

 

it is available in Singapore but with different look and name.

 

Long story short, Toyota and Pontiac jointly developed the Vibe which is what Pontiac marketed in the US. It has Pontiac styling but Toyota engine and it is built at a plant in California. Toyota also sell the vehicle in the States but like what you mentioned it is sold as the Matrix which is made in Canada.

 

Don't know why but Japan sells the same car but it is actually the Vibe but renamed Voltz. You can see it running on our roads, it is however only bought in by the PI. Here are some pictures for you.

[Spider]

Hi,

Cool ! but i already booked the Liana.....and i believe this car should be out of my budget too....

 

actaully i like a hybrid car --> SUV+ mini MVP type of car....

[Buzz]

Yup it is a 1.8L and I think the PI are selling it for 92K+

 

Had my eyes on this beuty that is why I know so much Yup like you i also like it for its uniqness.

[Vtim]

now the 2.0L Honda Stream are going at 90k++

[Spider]

so expensive....it's a toyota...

 

anyway , being eyeing on Rav4 too, esp the 2 color tone bumper bodykit....nice nice...but cost is too ex...

[Buzz]

2.0L Stream at 90K+ is that the lUx edition?

[Vtim]

not sure if it's the lux edition but the new 2.0L Stream is going for $95k & the 1.7L Stream for $91k

[Kopi_peng]

how diff is the matrix vs the wish?

[Wh1tehat]

Wish is an MPV for 7 pax, whilst Voltz is actually a sports wagon/SUV for 5 pax, no 3rd row... in a nutshell, the clear difference.

[Buzz]

Yup Mr Hat is correct

 

But both car share the same engine, 1ZZ-FE VVT-i, even the 2WD Rav 4 also use this engine. Oh also the Wish is made in Japan while the Matrix / Voltz is either made in Canada or US.

 

The Wish is a mini MPV like the Stream while the Matrix/Voltz is a Sports Utility Vehicle (Toyota Speak). The boot is made from hard plastic so that it is easily washed plus it has anchor points all around so that you can tied down your surf boards or bicycle.

[Buzz]

You can read the review of the Voltz here

[Paladin]

The front look of voltz reminds me of EVO 8 or the new Lancer.

[Adawang]

walau Toyota Matrix, thought typo error

what next Hyundai 318i, Daewoo Testarossa or Lotus Saga/Wira

[Buzz]

Ya hor now that you mentioned it it sure do

 

IMHO quite feirce what

[Buzz]

 

Dun think Hyundai sell the Matrix in the States, i guess that's why Toyota can named it Matrix. There is one bro here that is driving the Toyota Matrix and he is in the States look out for Zrun

[Buzz]

not sure if it's the lux edition but the new 2.0L Stream is going for $95k & the 1.7L Stream for $91k

 

They must be really worried about the Wish

 

I think there are more new Wishes on the road than there are Streams, anyway to find out?