Toyota Matrix

The Height Site put together a group of four really tall drivers to tour the San Francisco Auto Show. After trying about fifty different vehicles, our 6ft4 Driver picked the Toyota Matrix.

MSRP Range:
$14,670 - $18,750

The 2004 Matrix that Height Site Testers examined was a 4-door, 5-passenger XR 2WD wagon.

Tallest Estimated Drivers

Proportioned: 6ft7 maybe; depends on width of driver
Long Torso: 6ft8 maybe; depends on legroom required.
Long Legs: 36in inseam definately, up to a 38in or 40in inseam possible; depends on torso length.

Height Site Team Comments

6ft5 = Love the mirror placement, I can see more of the road in front of me.
6ft7 = Comfy and I love the gear shift on the dash instead of having a center console.
6ft11 = It's way too cramped for me to seriously consider ever driving it.

2004 Matrix's Closest Competitors

The Chevrolet Aveo (HS TESTERS = Might be an affordable option for a budget minded tall guy. 6ft7 tester said headroom is doable but not ideal. 6ft5 tester said the center console was an issue.) PLEASE NOTE: the over exposed engine has no protection on the underside and two of our testers think the oil pan seems vulnerable to road debris. If you're serious about this vehicle, get the opinions of several professional mechanics before you make your purchase.

The Saturn L-Series Wagon (HS TESTERS = Couldn't evaluate because no power to move the seats)

The Volkswagen Jetta Wagon (HS TESTERS = Pedals are too close together to safely accommodate drivers with a men's shoe size of US-13 or larger).