2008 Toyota Matrix
2 trims · 4 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$15,510 – $17,820
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$15,510
Typical monthly
$307/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $15,510 – $16,310
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/33
- Horsepower
- 126 hp
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 53.2
- Max towing
- —
XR
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $16,990 – $17,820
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/33
- Horsepower
- 126 hp
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 53.2
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base2 configurations | XR2 configurations |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $15,510 – $16,310 | $16,990 – $17,820 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 26/33 | 26/33 |
| Horsepower | 126 hp | 126 hp |
| Torque | 122 lb-ft | 122 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 53.2 | 53.2 |
| Max towing | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasXRgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedXRregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- BaseI4XRI4
- Displacement
- Base1.8 LXR1.8 L
- Horsepower
- Base126 hpXR126 hp
- Torque
- Base122 lb-ftXR122 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base5-speed manualXR5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel driveXRfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseHatchbackXRHatchback
- Doors
- Base5XR5
- Seating
- Base5XR5
- Length
- Base171.3 inXR171.3 in
- Width
- Base69.9 inXR69.9 in
- Height
- Base61.6 inXR61.6 in
- Wheelbase
- Base102.4 inXR102.4 in
- Ground clearance
- Base5.9 inXR5.9 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base21.8 cu ftXR21.8 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base53.2 cu ftXR53.2 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base2,679 lbsXR2,745 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base13.2 galXR13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base29XR29
- City MPG
- Base26XR26
- Highway MPG
- Base33XR33
| Spec | Base | XR |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 126 hp | 126 hp |
| Torque | 122 lb-ft | 122 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 171.3 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 61.6 in | 61.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 21.8 cu ft | 21.8 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 53.2 cu ft | 53.2 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,679 lbs | 2,745 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 29 | 29 |
| City MPG | 26 | 26 |
| Highway MPG | 33 | 33 |