2003 Toyota Matrix for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.4 to 9.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.4 to 9.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Toyota Matrix for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2003 Toyota Matrix specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 197 g/km | 205 g/km | 221 g/km | 221 g/km | 230 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.02 | $13.49 | $14.57 | $16.45 | $17.15 |
2003 Toyota Matrix: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$2,500 | US$2,700 | US$3,300 | US$3,400 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,604 | $2,698 | $2,914 | $3,290 | $3,430 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Toyota Matrix
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 268 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (88), air bags (58) and engine and engine cooling (26). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V162000 | 2008-04-10 | visibility:glass, side/rear | TOYOTA IS RECALLING 662,178 MY 2003-2004 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX AND PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER WINDOWS. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR GLASS BOLTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF, CAUSING THE DOOR GLASS TO SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR. DUE TO THE COMPONENTS BECOMING LOOSE AND POSSIBLY RATTLING,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2003 Toyota Matrix?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2003 Toyota Matrix for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Here is the 2003 Toyota Matrix for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
What to check on the Matrix
There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Owners filed 268 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, air bags and engine and engine cooling; have those parts checked.
What the specs mean
The 1.8L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The combined figure, 8.4 L/100 km, means roughly 25 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, it costs about $13.02 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who the Matrix suits
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Room inside
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. EPA lists 425 litres of luggage space, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Matrix for a week and see how it fits your life. A test week in the Matrix tells you more than any review. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Ask us
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Toyota Matrix from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Toyota Matrix for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Toyota Matrix
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Toyota Matrix?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Toyota Matrix before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Toyota Matrix have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Toyota Matrix cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2604.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.