Auto loans: 2011 Toyota Matrix
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 8.2 to 10.6 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.2 to 10.6 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
Rent a 2011 Toyota Matrix for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2011 Toyota Matrix specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.2 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.9 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 190 g/km | 205 g/km | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.71 | $13.33 | $15.19 | $15.35 | $16.43 |
2011 Toyota Matrix: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,300 | US$2,500 | US$2,800 | US$2,800 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,542 | $2,666 | $3,038 | $3,070 | $3,286 |
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 2011 Toyota Matrix
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (10). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V024000 | 2020-01-17 | air bags: air bag/restraint control module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt... |
| 16V340000 | 2016-05-23 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2011 Toyota Matrix for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2011 Toyota Matrix for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. The 2011 Toyota Matrix for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Before you sign for the Matrix
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The numbers in plain words
The 1.8L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The EPA rates it at 8.2 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 25 litres. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $12.71 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
A good match for
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Living with the Matrix
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. The EPA lists 566 litres for luggage, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the Matrix on your commute, then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Drive the Matrix on your commute before you commit to it.
Year and trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2011 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Make a request
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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 2011 Toyota Matrix from us first.
Ask us about the 2011 Toyota Matrix
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 Toyota Matrix for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2011 Toyota Matrix
Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 Toyota Matrix?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2011 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 2011 Toyota Matrix have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2011 Toyota Matrix cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2542.00.
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.