Matrix makes it all fit prefectly for pups
By Keith Turner
September 18, 2008
The long-awaiting arrival of the newly redesigned 2009 Toyota Matrix was greeted with much fanfare and tail wagging last week. After driving its nearly identical cousin, the Pontiac Vibe, we were anxious to test the canine friendly capabilities of the new Matrix.
And nobody was disappointed.
Despite its compact, sporty design and low-to-the-road clearance, the Matrix manages to do all the right things to satisfy the needs of active, dog-loving families.
Some of its attributes include:
- Fold-flat seats everywhere, including the front passenger seat;
- An easy-to-clean hard surface flooring that is embedded with rubber strips to keep canines and cargo from sliding around;
- Eight, count `em EIGHT cargo hooks in the rear cargo area;
- Low ground clearance for easy in and out for dogs;
- All-wheel drive for easy access to hard-to-get-to areas.
The list continues, but by now you should get the drift that Matrix is a pretty good car for dog lovers.
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