 the toyota matrix, officially referred to as the toyota corolla matrix, is a compact hatchback manufactured by toyota motor manufacturing canada in cambridge, ontario and derived from the toyota corolla. introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model, the matrix is the result of a joint venture between toyota and general motors, with the gm version being the pontiac vibe, which was assembled by new united motor manufacturing, inc. (nummi) in fremont, california.  officially sold in canada and mexico and also previously in the united states, the matrix is considered to be the sporty hatchback counterpart of the north american corolla and is counted as a variant of it in toyota's sales figures. identical mechanically, and nearly as much internally, the matrix and vibe are clothed in different sheetmetal designed by their respective brands. both vehicles are narrow, yet tall station wagons styled in a quasi-suv fashion (called a crossover utility vehicle or "cuv" by toyota) and marketed to a fairly youthful market segment. this type of car is also commonly referred to as a sport wagon. first sold in february 2002, the matrix saw a minor facelift for the 2005 model year, and was redesigned completely in 2009, following the new tenth generation corolla.   ==first generation (e130; 2003â2008)== {{in
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