Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Hyundai introduced the Matrix/Lavita MPV in 2001 on the same platform as the Elantra and sold them worldwide.
The minivan market was not very high in the beginning of the 2000s, but a few vehicles were able to attract customers. Hyundai believed that if the car was designed right and the technical platform was good, it could sell a minivan in high numbers. Thus, it hired Pininfarina Design Studio to create a unique shape for the Matrix. The result was far better than other existing small-segment minivans on the market.
Pininfarina managed to create a taller Elantra, but without making it look too tall or egg-shaped. At the front, the Hyundai-specific front fascia was followed by the short and ascending hood. The greenhouse featured the most distinct look on the market, thanks to the kink on the C-pillars, where the design company installed its logo. While the third window was shorter in height, it didn't impend the driver's visibility to the rear quarter. In the back, the carmaker installed the taillights vertically on the quarter panels so it could install a wider tailgate.
Inside, Hyundai made a roomy interior thanks to the high-mounted seats. At the front, the long dashboard featured a center-mounted instrument cluster slightly tilted toward the driver. Since it installed the gear-stick on the center stack, it improved the driver's position, who didn't have to reach too much for it. In the back, the carmaker installed a bench for three with a tilting backseat.
Under the hood, the carmaker installed a choice of three engines: two gasoline and one turbo-diesel. All three of them were paired to a five-speed manual, while the 1.8-liter gasoline was available with a four-speed automatic as well.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 4AT FWD (103 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1599 cm3 |
Power: | 76 KW @ 5800 RPM 103 HP @ 5800 RPM 102 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 142 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 64.4 in (1636 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/58.5 in (1,486/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2917 lbs (1323 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3969 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 174 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (103 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1599 cm3 |
Power: | 76 KW @ 5800 RPM 103 HP @ 5800 RPM 102 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 142 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 64.4 in (1636 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/58.5 in (1,486/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2696.7 lbs (1223 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3969 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 174 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 4AT FWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1795 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 6000 RPM 122 HP @ 6000 RPM 121 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 120 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 162 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 64.4 in (1636 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/58.5 in (1,486/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2994 lbs (1358 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4013.1 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1795 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 6000 RPM 122 HP @ 6000 RPM 121 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 120 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 162 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.3 mph (184 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 64.4 in (1636 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/58.5 in (1,486/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2833.4 lbs (1285 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4013.1 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L CRDi 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1493 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 4000 RPM 102 HP @ 4000 RPM 101 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 235 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.9 mph (164 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 64.4 in (1636 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/58.5 in (1,486/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3020.8 lbs (1370 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4057.2 lbs (1840 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L CRDi 5MT FWD (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1493 cm3 |
Power: | 60.3 KW @ 4000 RPM 82 HP @ 4000 RPM 81 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 138 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 187 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98 mph (158 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 64.4 in (1636 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/58.5 in (1,486/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 158.5 in (4026 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3020 lbs (1370 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4057 lbs (1840 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |