2009 Hyundai Matrix

The Matrix is an urban runabout, halfway between a minivan and a hatchback, while looking better than neither. First introduced way back in 2002, and facelifted for 2009, the Matrix is probably a great driver in town traffic with practicality and tight proportions offering good interior space inside a compact body, but it never caught on in the Middle East. Powered by either a 1.6-litre or a 1.8-litre, the smaller engine can be had with a manual or an automatic, while the larger engine gets only an automatic. Basic features include power steering, power windows, simple a/c, cloth seats, radio and cassette player with 4 speakers, 14-inch steel wheels with plastic covers, and a roof rack. Safety is apparently optional, as the basic model only gets a single airbag and seatbelts. Only the higher models get dual airbags and ABS brakes, paired up with other options like fake metal-look trim, central door locking, rear wiper and washer, electrically-adjustable mirrors and... Read More