Comments on: 2009 Hyundai Matrix Facelift

By: Robert

Robert — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:05:30 +0000

I own a 2005 model which is very agreeable to drive,yet i find this new improved 2009 model even better looking and more aerodynamic.
Should keep improving the design particularly inside the car making it a bit more luxurious ,giving it a more glamorous touch.

By: linda

linda — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:12:22 +0000

Just bought a matrix 1.6 auto two weeks ago. The performance not too bad. Quite good for town use. Went from Penang to Ipoh, petrol consumption low too. Handling of the car quite smooth. So far so good. Costs around RM67K on the road.

By: K.BALENDRA.

K.BALENDRA. — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:19:04 +0000

I have Matrix 2001 model imported to Srilanka as a used car from Singapore.I came into possession of it 2004. It is quite comfortable and roomy. But the petrol consumption is rather high in that it does 5or6 kilometers only per liter in the city.However it does about 10km outstation. Is there any way I can improve the petrol consumption to be economical. It is an Auto transmission
I don’t see any latest models in Srilanka I wonder why ?. I wonder whether spares will be continueosly available What will be the approximate CIF price of a latest model Matrix.
Await your response please

By: Terence

Terence — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:01:39 +0000

Please can someone tell me when this facelifted Matrix (130 front) is going to be on sale in uk?

By: zaid

zaid — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:11:14 +0000

This look is defintly more appealing but i like the older look better , the biggest problem with matix is the cv-joints and thier trasmission colapes very fast,the bushings should be made more durable and i suggest ,tetron. and the Radiators should be made off steel rather than plastic. Tel; 1(868) 794 9564 by Zaid Allaham Automotive Analyist Trinadad and Tobago

By: kadir

kadir — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:18:33 +0000

hello all. i am contemplating a purchase the new hyundai matrix 1.6 auto. but the front is the older model styling, maybe old stock. i am wondering how is the car in terms of consumption per km and cost in maintaining it in 12 months. anyone who could help, please drop me a line at balanced.equilibrium@yahoo.com. thank you all – kadir

*and thanks paul tan.

By: nuajon

nuajon — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:43:14 +0000

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By: nmh

nmh — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:02:14 +0000

UGLY

By: juanbeibei

juanbeibei — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:37:34 +0000

front looks cute! but when it comes to the rear.. juz a minor changes.. will be nicer if they change the side and rear a bit.. haha..^^

By: figo

figo — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:23:10 +0000

They should provide the 2.0 cc(like kia citra) with the new facelift and selling at ~70K. As we are aware, this car is heavy as compared to most 1.6/1.8 car in the market.

By: lantoi

lantoi — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 03:57:41 +0000

Not much difference, only front look and rear bumper. Wonder if any major changes inside

By: charles27

charles27 — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:05:37 +0000

paul.. any news about the upcoming new HYUNDAI SONATA 2009?
hear that its already release in US, and not sure when is malaysia turn.

i see the photo, interial is much much better and with forced induction engine. almost matching the current accord power.

hope to see this car review soon

By: transformer

transformer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:03:05 +0000

ya… maybe Hyundai are following Porsche 911 design languages for its rear…

(911 30years ago didn’t looks much diff from today’s 911… exterior wise!)

By: 4G63T DSM

4G63T DSM — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:17:43 +0000

Paul,

Wasn’t the Rondo the replacement for the Carens/Citra? There is no Hyundai equivalent.

Paul Tan says: er, wasn’t that’s exactly what i was saying? where is the hyundai equivalent of the Rondo?

I don’t think Hyundai has a direct replacement for the Matrix…at least yet.

The i30 wagon is just an Elantra wagon. Begining to wonder if the Matrix is the end of the line, both KIA and Hyundai seems to have given up on this segment/Platform.

By: BrakeFader

BrakeFader — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:27:01 +0000

Hyundai kia might be taking a different approach for some models. Not all hyundai would be direct convert to kia while some kia would be for kia only. Eg hyundai getz, santa fe and kia rondo. However, if you compare this matrix and i30, which one will you prefer? Both are 5 seater wagons with 5 doors. And both are having similar engine cc range but i30 is using newer generation engines up to 2.0 similar to kia ceed. Looks like another case of our local atos. Newer front, the rest are the same.

By: transformer

transformer — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:49:29 +0000

Others get Rondo as Matrix replacement but what the shit we are getting?????? another “nasional” car kah?

Bolehland are being used as dumpsite for old automobile(more than 24months after initial launch)….

Latio, Cefiro (Teana), Belta(07Vios), Rush….

Too many example…

Paul Tan says: er, no one is getting a Rondo as a Matrix replacement. that was what I was talking about earlier… there’s no Hyundai version of the Rondo anywhere in the world. This Matrix facelift was a world premiere at Geneva 2008

By: bluebeam

bluebeam — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:10:53 +0000

It does look a lot more cheeful..but I wished they did something at the back too…

By: brutus

brutus — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:56:26 +0000

is that a rear disc brake?
seems our Malaysian companies are very ignorant about bring in diesel powered cars! sad!
think the 1.5CRDi putting out 110hp would even beat the 1.8i in town driving!

By: Paul Tan

Paul Tan — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:31:27 +0000

I also find this facelift strange. Where is the Hyundai version of the Kia Rondo? And on the Kia side, where is the Kia version of the Santa Fe?

By: BrakeFader

BrakeFader — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:24:36 +0000

Why did they bother facelifting this? This is the 2nd facelift for matrix after changing the grill and lamps. Isn’t the i30 the replacement for the matrix in the first place?

By: mitlanevo

mitlanevo — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:55:58 +0000

old one = ugly

facelifted = even more ugly…..

By: renyeo

renyeo — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:50:17 +0000

The face is friendly with a feminine touch. I was put off by the old Matrix because I wasn’t fond of the way it used to be. I hope the new powertrain will give the Matrix a new lease of life – the old one was crude and feels dated. Matrix is truly a standard bearer in terms of packaging. It packs in loads of space within a small body.

By: proton GL

proton GL — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:06:01 +0000

incoherent front and the body,

By: jaygan

jaygan — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:51:04 +0000

Looks like the same old same old

But auto diesel is available and sell cheap, not more than 1.8L petrol’s price, that will be GREAT.

By: sxe10r

sxe10r — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:07:39 +0000

but in sabah diesel car roadtax is cheeper … dimax 3.0 only rm300++ .. if this 1.5 CRDI maybe like our petrol below rm100 … hehe anywhere 1.5 CRDI turbo maybe nice torque compare with Avanza 1.5 … + low FC also on diesel

By: dr_carz

dr_carz — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:05:17 +0000

YES THE DIESEL WILL SELL! I WILL BUY IF THERE IS A DIESEL VERSION. BUT SAD THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE MONKEYS

By: hazri99

hazri99 — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:09:38 +0000

lok like nazacitra/kia karen a bit… infront like more longer..

By: I my

I my — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:56:41 +0000

I like their CRDi car too . hv test out the Tucson 2.0 VGT(??) auto before feel good. but problem is here the diesel is bad & most of us dont seem the new diesel power is a good car, (diesel = lorry). Also the road tax is higher then the petrol ver too.

By: sxe10r

sxe10r — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:28:36 +0000

if sell 1.5 liter CRDi turbodiesel in malaysia will sell well … but the rear it is same …

By: raptorclans

raptorclans — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:55:43 +0000

PS: I kinda prefered the step-up windows… it adds some character to the car, like the Savvy. Wish they didn’t blacken it up, makes it look so generic.