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For a several years now, the Chevy Matrix has been a well fantastic, reasonably fuel-efficient four-door hatchback with the guarantee of Chevy stability. The 2013 Chevy Matrix still satisfies most of these requirements, but more recent and more effective opponents have enhanced on the Matrix program.

In its benefit, this Corolla-based four-door hatchback still provides useful features such as a spacious internal with a fold-flat front side traveler seat, a relaxed generate and an available all-wheel-drive program. For energy, Chevy provides either a 1.8-liter four-cylinder motor or a bigger 2.4-liter motor that comes on the Matrix S design.

The 2013 Chevy Matrix is a five-passenger wagon/hatchback available in two different trim levels. The L base style comes conventional with 16-inch metal tires, warmed decorative mirrors, air-conditioning, fabric furniture, a fold-flat front part traveler seat, cruise management, full energy accessories, a tilt-and-telescoping leader, Wireless phone and loading sound connection and a six-speaker sound program with a CD player, satellite radio, an reliable sound port and iPod/USB interface.

Moving up to the S trim stage gets you foglights, improved fabric furniture, 60/40-split-folding back seats, metal internal trim and a top quality speakers with a 6.1-inch touchscreen display screen interface. An L Game choice program incorporates front and back part spoilers and foglights. An S Game program many the spoilers with 17-inch metal tires. A sunroof is also available as an choice.

The 2013 Chevy Matrix offers buyers a choice of front-wheel generate for the Matrix L or an available all-wheel-drive program for the Matrix S. Power for the entry-level L style comes from a 1.8-liter four-cylinder motor ranked at 132 horse power and 128 pound-feet of twisting. A five-speed stick shift is conventional, with a four-speed automated available as an choice. EPA gas mileage reports are 25 mpg city/32 mpg road and 28 mpg along with the automated and 26/32/29 with the guide.

Under the bonnet of S designs is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder which makes 158 hp and 162 lb-ft of twisting. Front-drive designs get a conventional five-speed stick shift or optionally available five-speed automated, while all-wheel-drive editions come with a four-speed automated. With front-wheel generate, the Matrix S profits an EPA-estimated 21/29/24 with the automated gearbox and 21/28/24 with the guide. Add all-wheel generate and those numbers drop to 20/26/22. These reports are frustrating given the gas mileage of some larger, more powerful cross-over SUVs.

The 2013 Chevy Matrix comes conventional with antilock cd braking system, balance and grip management, active front part head constraints, front-seat part protection bags and part layer protection bags that cover both series. The Insurance Institution for Highway Safety granted the Matrix its highest rating of "Good" in both frontal-offset and side-impact accident examining.

The Matrixs traveler cottage has a look that divides the difference between more common Chevy designs and the edgier and more personal internal designs of competitors like the Car Dice or Lexus xB. This attractive style is supported up with straightforward, easy-to-use manages and reasonable quality materials.

Both front and back part travelers will find comfortable sitting, though higher motorists may wish for a bit more legroom. When it comes time to schlepp stuff, the Matrix performs exceptionally well with 19.8 cubic legs of freight space behind the back seats and 49.4 cubic legs with those seatbacks collapsed down. The conventional fold-flat front part traveler seat allows one to make space for surf boards and other long items.

On the road, the way that the 2013 Chevy Matrix measures up mostly comes down to which motor you choose. The 1.8-liter motor provides gradual speeding, a negative that is partially balanced out by its increased gas mileage. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder details that drawback with adequate energy, though naturally gas mileage experiences. Either way, the Matrixs drive and managing shows sleek and sensitive.