Hyundai Matrix (01-10) - Review

Review by David Ross on
The Matrix is a compact people carrier similar in size to the Citroen Xsara Picasso. It does look a little strange from the outside but the tall profile means there's plenty of interior space, especially for rear passengers, along with a half-decent boot. As is the case with all Hyundai's, it is well equipped and good value, plus newer versions come with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty as standard. Unfortunately it's poor to drive, so despite a smooth ride, it's not an enjoyable car on anything other than motorways. The diesels are the better choice but it's best going for a later CRDi model rather than the earlier CRTD.
2.5 out of 5

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Equipment

The entry-level GSI comes with air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, an RDS CD stereo, alloy wheels, ABS, Isofix mounting points, power steering, central locking and roof rails. The CDX adds part-leather upholstery, an electric sunroof and alloy wheels. Options include auto transmission and full leather seats. The line-up was changed in May 2008 and three new trims were introduced - Classic, Comfort and Style. The Classic is fairly basic and only gets steel wheels, central locking, roof rails and a CD stereo. The Comfort is a little more generous and adds remote central locking, air conditioning, electric mirrors, electric windows while you have to move up to the Style to get alloy wheels, front fog lights, climate control and driver's seat height adjustment.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • DVD
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
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