Auto loans: 2012 Toyota Matrix
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.2 to 10.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. 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 10.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2012 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.
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.
2012 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 | 10.5 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 | $16.28 |
2012 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 | $3,256 |
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 2012 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 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (4) and engine (1). 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Toyota Matrix for buyers
No 2012 Toyota Matrix is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2012 Toyota Matrix, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
What to check on the Matrix
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and engine; have those parts checked.
Under the hood
It runs the 1.8L 4-cylinder, 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.
Expect about 25 litres for every 300 km, going by its 8.2 L/100 km combined rating. Driving 300 km costs roughly $38.13 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Good uses for the Matrix
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Living with the Matrix
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. The EPA measures its luggage space at 566 litres, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Rent it for a week first
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Matrix answers the big questions.
Choosing the right one
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
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. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Over to you
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
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 2012 Toyota Matrix from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Toyota Matrix
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Toyota Matrix for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Toyota Matrix
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 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 2012 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.