Professional Reviews

• “Moreover, the gauges are almost impossible to read with polarized sunglasses, which "wash out" the markings.” — Carpoint.com
• “The Pontiac Vibe is slightly longer and 1.6 inches taller than the Toyota Matrix.” — Cars.com
• “Shifting through the gears around town you'd feel downright psychotic winding out to redline in this thing.” — AutoWeek
• “Steering is precise and even if the center of gravity is relatively high there is little body roll.” — New Car Test Drive
• “Shorter passengers sitting in the rear seats might find the view slightly claustrophobic due to the small side windows.” — New Car Test Drive
• “Toyota quite rightly says it is a car that combines the style and performance of a sports car, the functionality of an SUV, and the affordability of a compact sedan.” — New Car Test Drive
• “We liked the cool seats, the neat dash with instruments slotted into long tunnels and all that room.” — AutoWeek
• “The Matrix might offer a taller load area, but its 21.8 cubic feet of capacity with the rear seats up and 53.2 cubic feet with the seats folded are still less than 'true' wagons like the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Jetta provide.” — Edmunds.com
• “Steering is quick, handling is nimble and bumps are soaked up by the supple suspension, which provides a good ride.” — Carpoint.com
• “The engine is buzzy, which will appeal to younger buyers but might become a little annoying to older people.” — New Car Test Drive