2012 Toyota Matrix
2 trims · 5 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$18,845 – $21,715
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Purchase information
Based on L
Total price (L MSRP)
$18,845
Typical monthly
$373/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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L
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $18,845 – $19,685
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/32
- Horsepower
- 132 hp
- Torque
- 128 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 49.4
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
S
3 configurations
- MSRP
- $19,565 – $21,715
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/28
- Horsepower
- 158 hp
- Torque
- 162 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 49.4
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
| Spec | L2 configurations | S3 configurations |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $18,845 – $19,685 | $19,565 – $21,715 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 26/32 | 21/28 |
| Horsepower | 132 hp | 158 hp |
| Torque | 128 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 gas | 2.4L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 49.4 | 49.4 |
| Max towing | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
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
- LgasSgas
- Fuel type
- Lregular unleadedSregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- LI4SI4
- Displacement
- L1.8 LS2.4 L
- Horsepower
- L132 hpS158 hp
- Torque
- L128 lb-ftS162 lb-ft
- Transmission
- L5-speed manualS5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Lfront wheel driveSfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- LHatchbackSHatchback
- Doors
- L5S5
- Seating
- L5S5
- Length
- L171.9 inS171.9 in
- Width
- L69.5 inS69.5 in
- Height
- L61 inS61 in
- Wheelbase
- L102.4 inS102.4 in
- Ground clearance
- L5.8 inS5.3 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- L19.8 cu ftS19.8 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- L49.4 cu ftS49.4 cu ft
- Max towing
- L1,500 lbsS1,500 lbs
- Curb weight
- L2,844 lbsS2,976 lbs
- Fuel tank
- L13.2 galS13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- L29S24
- City MPG
- L26S21
- Highway MPG
- L32S28
| Spec | L | S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 132 hp | 158 hp |
| Torque | 128 lb-ft | 162 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 | 171.9 in | 171.9 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 61 in | 61 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 5.3 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 19.8 cu ft | 19.8 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 49.4 cu ft | 49.4 cu ft |
| Max towing | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Curb weight | 2,844 lbs | 2,976 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 29 | 24 |
| City MPG | 26 | 21 |
| Highway MPG | 32 | 28 |