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May 11th, 2007 02:33 PM #1
Please advice me about Hyundai Matrix 1.6, gasoline, manual transmission, good or bad will do, at least to have something to know about it....fuel efficiency, the looks, and everything, so calling owners of Matrix please advice me on this....thanks
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May 11th, 2007 05:24 PM #2
From the littlest amount of feedback that I got from a friend with a 1.6L A/T Gas Matrix, fuel consumption was 2.0L-ish (around 8 Km/L at best), perhaps due to her lead foot, and power was underwhelming. These, I would think, were corrected with the CRDi M/T Matrix.
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May 11th, 2007 06:02 PM #3
Pros:
Near CUV-like interior space, legroom and headroom
Fully independent suspension and comfortable ride
High riding position
Rear seats are "fold and tumble"
Short length; easy to park
Well-constructed chassis
Cool aircon
Numerous compartments
Cons:
High center of gravity; more but tolerable bodyroll; not sporty
Heavy chassis at 1300+kg; quite straining for a 1.6l gas engine; only 9+km/l for manual transmission
Left rearview mirror is flat; objects appear closer; less viewing angle
Some carwash/detailing shops would charge you based on C/AUV specs :rant:
Stock tires are Hankook Optimos; louder than Goodyear NCT-3's, poorer grip
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May 11th, 2007 07:19 PM #4
Nassan ba ang tambucho ng Matrix? Tuwing may nakikita akong Matrix sa kalsada, hindi ko makita yung tambucho.
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May 12th, 2007 07:14 PM #5
Downward pointing yun para walang notch sa bumper. I'm not sure, but I think it's on the right.
Additional Pros and Cons:
Pros:
-Rear compartment power socket, usable for a portable air compressor or tools
-Good visibility, huge windows
-Great space for the size
Cons:
-Rubbery shifter
-Scratchable plastics
Ang pagbalik ng comeback...
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May 17th, 2007 09:39 AM #6
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May 17th, 2007 09:42 AM #7
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May 17th, 2007 02:50 PM #8
I read in Aida Sevilla's column in the Motoring section of the Inquirer yesterday (May 16) that HARI decided to stop selling the Matrix because Hyundai HQ moved the Matrix' manufacturing from Korea to Turkey to better serve the European market. This effectively increases the cost of the Matrix for the Philippine market. You might encounter problems in the future especially cost and availability of spare parts.
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May 17th, 2007 08:34 PM #9
So that's why I haven't seen any new Matrix units on display at our local casa for several months. That's a bummer
Radical,
Did the column mention if other Hyundai models were also moving production to the Turkey plant? Pinagpipilian ko pa naman ang Matrix o Accent bilang next car purchase namin.
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May 19th, 2007 09:03 AM #10
Mahilig kasi sa profit ang ford. Strategy yan na huwag gawing matibay ang mga parts para maraming...
BYD Sealion 6 DM-i