With the look of a sporty compact and the cargo space of an SUV, the 2012 Toyota Matrix epitomizes versatility.

The Matrix is offered in two trim styles, the base L version and an S, with the latter having available all-wheel drive.

2012 Toyota Matrix L

• 1.8 liter 4-cylinder DOHC engine delivers 132 horsepower
• Available in 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic
• 26 miles per gallon city and 32 miles per gallon highway
• Integrated fog lamps, intermittent rear window wiper, daytime running lights, power windows, power door locks and front maplamps
• Roof-mounted AM/FM antenna, CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, anti-slip rear cargo flooring and day/night rearview mirror
• Star Safety System™, six airbags, child-protector rear door locks and energy-absorbing collapsible steering column

2012 Toyota Matrix S

• 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine
• Available in 4 or 5-speed auto and 5-speed manual (4 speed auto has AWD)
• 21 miles per gallon city and 28 miles per gallon highway
• Multi-reflector halogen headlamps, sport front and rear bumpers, sport fabric-trimmed front seats and tilt/telescopic sport steering wheel with metallic accents and audio controls
• Power door locks with shift-linked automatic locking feature, metallic interior trim, rear window defogger with timer and power windows
• Cargo area tonneau cover with clasp for under-floor stowage and multi-function remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic functions and remote illuminated entry

Standard Safety Features

·         Multi-reflector halogen headlamps, intermittent rear window wiper, Star Safety System with Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-Lock Brakes, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology

·         Six airbags, including driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mount side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags

·         Child-protector read door locks, energy-absorbing collapsible steering column, front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones with side-impact door beams, head-impact protection structure and high-tensile-strength steel body panels