New Corolla and Matrix

[FLIPDADY]

Corolla looks pretty good I don't know about the Matrix. Both cars still lack in the HP department.

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2007/10/31/9071031.053/9071031.053.Mini20L.jpg

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2007/10/31/9071031.053/9071031.053.Mini16L.jpg

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2007/10/31/9071031.051/9071031.051.1L.jpg

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2007/10/31/9071031.051/9071031.051.Mini17L.jpg

[condor888000]

Looks like a 4X4 stock....but there is potential there to look better.

[Skarbro]

I wonder what the regular Corolla will look like.

[condor888000]

Bet it loses the side skirts, fogs and spoiler.

And WTF are those indentations on the rear bumper?

[3GFX]

A little better, holds the new image. I don't know anyone who would buy one.

[chinsterr]

And WTF are those indentations on the rear bumper?

Dimples , the car is smiling at you .

Both are ugly, sorry toyota --- on second thought, the front of the corolla is decent

[FLIPDADY]

I wonder what the regular Corolla will look like.

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2007/10/31/9071031.053/9071031.053.Mini8L.jpg

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2007/10/31/9071031.053/9071031.053.Mini11L.jpg

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2007/10/31/9071031.053/9071031.053.Mini1L.jpg

[b3GS]

here's more information on the Corolla

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/autoshows/sema/2007/2009toyotacorolla.html#09toyotacorollaints500

[Xerox]

And WTF are those indentations on the rear bumper?

Reflectors.

[Xerox]

I don't know anyone who would buy one.

I don't think I've ever seen a Corolla XRs on the road, only S. It's pretty rare (at least where I am). I doubt I'll see any more of these either.

[Zaku_4]

OMG FINALLY... the matrix is changed. how many years has it been? it didnt even seem like its been face-lifted all this time either.

i hate the matrix.

[b3GS]

This is what they brought to SEMA this week apparently

http://www.tuningnews.net/news/071031b/toyota_corolla_2009-01.jpg
http://www.tuningnews.net/news/071031b/toyota_corolla_2009-02.jpg
http://www.tuningnews.net/news/071031b/toyota_corolla_2009-03.jpg
http://www.tuningnews.net/news/071031b/toyota_corolla_2009-04.jpg
http://www.tuningnews.net/news/071031b/toyota_corolla_2009-05.jpg


there's also this

http://www.tuningnews.net/news/071031c/toyota_corolla_matrix_2009.jpg
http://www.tuningnews.net/news/071031c/toyota_corolla_matrix_2009-02.jpg
http://www.tuningnews.net/news/071031c/toyota_corolla_matrix_2009-03.jpg
http://www.tuningnews.net/news/071031c/toyota_corolla_matrix_2009-04.jpg
http://www.tuningnews.net/news/071031c/toyota_corolla_matrix_2009-05.jpg

[FLIPDADY]

I see some resemblence to the Camry in that 3rd pic.

[WLS ZMZM]

the corolla looks pretty good.. front end looks a little too much like the Aero package Yaris but not too shabby, the Matrix looks good too just needs to be lower looks like a cute ute or one of the x-overs cuz of its height. The 2 sema cars are nice!

[WhiteSpeed3]

they both look like the yaris on crack

[WLS ZMZM]

they both look like the yaris on crack
:chuckle

[Tokic_o]

+1 on yaris on crack lol!...still pretty bad looking

[Moses]

I dont like the corolla look, but that Matrix Is accually good looking...

[Wild Weasel]

I've always liked the Matrix for what it is. It's short on power, but there's huge amounts of space in it!

That one looks smaller than the old one though. Hopefully it's just the pic. It was about perfectly sized as it was...

[Skarbro]

there's also this


http://www.tuningnews.net/news/071031c/toyota_corolla_matrix_2009-02.jpg

What this car needs is more scoops.

[Wild Weasel]

heh. It's got more scoops than Baskin Robbins. :chuckle

[lamerking]

I was talking to my Toyota dealership and they said that the 09 Corollas will look more like the Camry with a few similar features. I love the Camry and that could possbily be my next car when I start a family.

[lesnar]

Just did a comparison and found that the new Corrolla is cheaper than the Mazda3 on the highest trim level for both (Corolla: $27,xxx Vs. Mazda3: $31,xxx). Both with similar specs.

Will there be any changes with price/specs with Mazda3 in the near future?

[Skarbro]

The new Matrix at the auto show had spots to insert cross-bars to form a roof-rack. I believe that's new.

[Wild Weasel]

Just did a comparison and found that the new Corrolla is cheaper than the Mazda3 on the highest trim level for both (Corolla: $27,xxx Vs. Mazda3: $31,xxx). Both with similar specs.

Will there be any changes with price/specs with Mazda3 in the near future?

Similar specs? The only Mazda3 for $31k is the MS3, which hardly has "similar specs" to any Corolla.

[Niteshade]

What this car needs is more scoops.

Meh, 2 scoops and it'll be the "Raisin Bran" of sport compacts.

At least it'll get ya moving (in more ways than one):chuckle

[Niteshade]

I was talking to my Toyota dealership and they said that the 09 Corollas will look more like the Camry with a few similar features. I love the Camry and that could possbily be my next car when I start a family.

Just make sure you check the headroom in the Camry. My Dad's had 4 generations of Camrys and my head rubs the ceiling on all of them

[ghostdog]

The 2009 Matrix upgraded engine has similar hp to a regular Mazda3... the Matrix also has an awd version but only mated to a 4 spd (not 5!) automatic tranny ... too bad... the moded Matrix looks nice...

[lesnar]

Similar specs? The only Mazda3 for $31k is the MS3, which hardly has "similar specs" to any Corolla.

On the website it shows that the Mazda3 is $31,xxx for a GT (after all fees, taxes)

[Skarbro]

On the website it shows that the Mazda3 is $31,xxx for a GT (after all fees, taxes)
My GT sport wasn't any where near that price. Of course, I didn't get the luxury package and I got a manual...

[lesnar]

My GT sport wasn't any where near that price. Of course, I didn't get the luxury package and I got a manual...

ya, it's the GT with Luxury Package + Automatic + Paint ($105)

anyways....hope you guys get the idea...

[McGuyver_3]

1 thing they both SERIOUSLY need is a lower suspension you can build a house in that wheel gap

[hood]

i think they both look pretty nice, but i do agree take a little off the cosmetics and put some more power into em

[WhiteSpeed3]

i really like the new matrix so does my gf and she is tring to decide between the matrix XR or the sentra SE-R

[midnightfxgt]

An old friend of mine had a Sentra SpecV, and a buddy now has a G35, both in the dealership lots. I wont touch Nissan. Go for the Matrix man ;) I like the new styling, which is surprising since I HATED the old style.

-John

[Unoriginalusername]

Hope the new one isn't as big of a POS as my 04 xrs was
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/cndxrs/006lg.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/cndxrs/010lg.jpg

[igzy]

Actually both Matrix and Corolla with 2.4L drive niiiice :) Have decent power and SC is also available from TRD... There is plenty of head and leg room in both (I am 6'3")... New add on is telescopic steering wheel so can comfortably sit back and enjoy...