MSRP: $16,290 - $21,950
Invoice: $15,229 - $20,084
MPG: 21 City / 28 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:7.4
Performance:6.7
Exterior:6.9
Interior:7.4
Safety:9.2
Reliability:7.0
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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

The new Matrix does well in federal government crash tests, and offers a good number of active and passive safety equipment.

Crash Tests

  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the 2009 Matrix five stars in front impact crashes and five out of a possible five stars for the driver's protection in side impact crashes. The 2009 Matrix also earns four stars for rear passengers' protection in side crashes, and a four-star rollover rating.
  • The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the Matrix a "Good" rating for frontal offset and side impact tests.

Safety Features

All Matrixes come with front air bags and front seat-mounted side air bags for the driver and front passenger, as well as front and rear side curtain air bags.

  • "All have four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes and front, front-side and full-length side-curtain airbags." -- Kelley Blue Book
  • "Parents will appreciate the clearly marked top-tether anchors, accessible by flipping up plastic covers in the cargo floor behind the seat." -- Cars.com
Review Last Updated: 7/1/09