Performance
Front-wheel drive is standard on the Matrix, although you can upgrade to all-wheel drive. But many auto reviewers say this option is somewhat silly given the Matrix’s utter lack of off-road or high-performance sensibilities. The Matrix’s base model comes equipped with a four-cylinder, 1.8-liter engine and has a manual transmission as standard.
Car pricing: Priced from approximately $17,500.
Engine: Base is a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder that gets 132 horsepower.
Transmission: Six-speed manual is standard.
Three Models to Choose From
The base model of the Matrix starts out at $16,290 MSRP. It’s 1.8L, 4-Cylinder, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic engine gets 26/32 mpg.
The Matrix S model has a starting price of $18,360 MSRP. You can choose either a 2.4L, 4-cylinder, 5-speed automatic or manual; or an AWD, 2.4L. 4-Cylinder. 4-Speed automatic and expect to get 21/28 mpg.
Last, but not least is the Matrix XRS starting at $20,760 MSRP. This model is a 2.4L, 4-Cylinder, 5-Speed Automatic getting 21/28 mpg.
