Toyota Matrix
2009-13 modelsresults also apply to: 2009-10 Pontiac Vibe
MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe were redesigned for the 2009 model year. A small number of 2010 Pontiac Vibes were built before the car was discontinued. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Toyota as part of frontal crash test verification.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. The driver and passenger side curtain airbags deployed during the crash.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Electronic stability control (standard on Vibe and beginning with 2010 Matrix models, optional on 2009 Matrix models)
- Antilock brakes
- Daytime running lights
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2009 Toyota Matrix S wagon
- Class: Small car
- Weight: 3,278 lbs.
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 102 in.
- Length: 173 in.
- Width: 70 in.
- Engine: 2.4 L 4-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 21 mpg city | 29 mpg highway
