I'm not sure why the gas mileage or a Toyota has gone down over the last 8 years.
I still see it as the station wagon version of the Corolla.
The exterior has developed a more angled "flame" styling, which you would think help it cut through the air more efficiently, but with the gas mileage that doesn't seem to be the case.
The interior has not changed significantly over the last eight years either. The main difference can be seen in the new glovebox design and a spot for sunglasses just above the rear view mirror.
Being from Toyota, it is expected to be reliable and safe to drive.
While there is no denying that it qualifies as a station wagon, it qualifies as a hatchback and can certainly feel like a small car.
A huge part of me potentially liking this car is it's wheels.
I have never cared (at all) for "standard rims" with wheel covers. They feel (and are) cheap. The use of "rims" on any car makes it feel more like a quality auto.
All in all the Toyota Matrix does it's job quite well. A 4-door hatchback with the space of an SUV and the fun-to-drive (nearly) qualities of a smaller car.
The main thing to when buying a car, is to get one that you absolutely love. Then if someone criticizes it, you can just smile, and say, "yea, but I really like it." Everyone should have car that makes them smile. Everyone should have a car that they are proud to own.
It's just to bad there are very few post-2000 cars under $30,000 that I actually like.
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