2003-2008 Toyota Matrix: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix.
Year to Year Changes
2004 Toyota Matrix:
Toyota's compact wagon changed little for 2004. An in-dash CD changer was optional in the XR and XRS, and the available navigation system was exclusive to XRS. During 2004, output of the XRS engine dropped to 170 horsepower.
2005 Toyota Matrix:
An antiskid system became optional on front-drive versions of the 2005 Matrix, if equipped with an automatic transmission. Head-protecting curtain side airbags were now offered in an option group that also included front torso side airbags. All models exhibited a new front bumper, grille, and clear-lens taillamps. Toyota no longer offered a navigation system in the Matrix.
2006 Toyota Matrix:
2006 brought no changes for the Matrix.
2007 Toyota Matrix:
Matrix lost its all-wheel-drive and sporty models for 2007. New for '07 was an M-Theory option package with 4-wheel disc brakes and special trim.
2008 Toyota Matrix:
The 2008 Toyota Matrix carried over pending a redesign due in calendar 2008 as a 2009 model.
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