Happy Matrix Driver 
2006 Toyota Matrix Wagon 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
Happy Matrix Owner
 Bought to replace my wife's 1995 4-Runner 4X4 with many miles on it.  Although we knew we were giving up power (from 6 cyl to 4 cyl), the Matrix has performed well for us.  During wet roads or windy conditions, the AWD keeps the vehicle on the road. The windshield and windows provide excellent visibility.  We have averaged about 24 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway (2500 miles on the car in the 1st month), which is at least 50% better than the 4-Runner gave us.  Overall we like the Matrix because it provides us flexibility:  we can haul 4 or 5 people with decent leg room, or haul loads where the front passenger seat folds down.  For the price, we enjoy driving this car. 