Hyundai Matrix

Infobox Automobile
name = Hyundai Matrix


manufacturer = Hyundai Motor Company
production = 2001—present
body_style = 5-door mini MPV
aka = Inokom Matrix
Hyundai Lavita
class =
wheelbase = Auto mm|2600|1
length = Auto mm|4025|1
width = Auto mm|1740|1
height = Auto mm|1685|1
related = Hyundai Elantra
similar = Fiat Multipla
Mitsubishi Space Star
Opel Meriva
Renault Modus
designer = Pininfarina

The Hyundai Matrix (sold in South Korea as the Lavita and in Australia as the Elantra Lavita) is a MPV sold by the Hyundai Motor Company. The vehicle was designed by the Italian car designer company Pininfarina. Even though the car is likely to be used as a leisure activity vehicle or mini MPV rather than an mini MPV, Hyundai state it is a MPV based on the tall roofline.Fact|date=July 2007

The Matrix is a five-seater hatchback and is available in 1.5, 1.6 and 1.8-litre petrol engines. The 1.8 has a top speed of Auto mph|114|0 and a 0-60 mph time of 11.3 seconds. In Europe there are versions also available with turbo diesel engines. In Malaysia, the Matrix is locally assembled as the Inokom Matrix. The Inokom Matrix is available in both 1.6L & 1.8L petrol engine options.

For 2008, Hyundai unveiled a facelifted version of the Matrix at the Geneva Motor Show in March, 2008. It has undergone major changes to the front fascia, similar in style to the Hyundai i30. New wheels are also part of the slew of changes. The C-pillar window kink has been eliminated. Minor changes have also been made to the interior.

External links

* [http://www.teamhyundaimalaysia.com/ Team Hyundai Malaysia 팀 현대 말레이시아]
* [http://www.mymatrixclub.net/ Malaysia Matrix Club]
* [http://www.hyundaimatrix.com/ Hyundai Matrix MVP car reviews & specifications]