When did Toyota quit making the Matrix?
Toyota stopped producing the Matrix after the 2013 model year, with the final cars built in August 2013.
The Matrix, a compact hatchback that shared its underpinnings with Toyota's Corolla, debuted in 2003 and remained in production in North America until the 2013 model year. A closely related model, the Pontiac Vibe, ended earlier in 2010. There was no 2014 Matrix, as Toyota redirected its small-crossovers lineup toward other models.
Discontinuation timeline
Here is a concise timeline highlighting the Matrix's production run and its end.
- 2003 model year: Matrix launched in North America as a compact hatchback built on the Corolla platform.
- 2010: Pontiac Vibe, the Matrix's sibling in a GM-Toyota joint venture, was discontinued.
- 2013 model year: Final Matrix produced; production ended in August 2013; no 2014 Matrix model was offered.
In short, Toyota did not produce another Matrix after the 2013 model year, effectively ending the model's run in mid-2013. The company pivoted its small-crossovers toward other lines such as the RAV4 and newer crossover offerings in subsequent years.
Context and impact
The Matrix's cancellation reflects broader industry shifts away from legacy hatchbacks toward versatile crossovers. While the Matrix offered utility and cargo space in a compact package, Toyota's product strategy over the 2010s favored SUVs and crossovers, leading to the Matrix's phase-out without a direct replacement in the lineup.
Summary
The Toyota Matrix ceased production after the 2013 model year, with August 2013 marking the end of its run. There was no 2014 Matrix, and Toyota redirected its focus to other crossovers in its lineup.
