Toyota Matrix Towing Capacity (2009 - 2013)

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Last Updated 2023-04-01

Toyota Matrix Towing Capacity Overview

The Toyota Matrix towing capacity of 1,500 lbs across all years and trims.

Various factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain do not significantly affect the towing capacity of the Toyota Matrix.

Toyota Matrix Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2013L1,500 lbs1.8L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual132 HP / 128 ft/lbs
2013S1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
2013S1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 4 Spd Auto158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
2012L1,500 lbs1.8L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual132 HP / 128 ft/lbs
2012S1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
2012S1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 4 Spd Auto158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
20111,500 lbs1.8L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual132 HP / 128 ft/lbs
2011S1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
2011S1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 4 Spd Auto158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
20101,500 lbs1.8L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual132 HP / 128 ft/lbs
2010S1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
2010S1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 4 Spd Auto158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
2010XRS1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
20091,500 lbs1.8L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual132 HP / 128 ft/lbs
2009S1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
2009S1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 4 Spd Auto158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
2009XRS1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
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All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

2013 Toyota Matrix Towing Capacity Data

The 2013 Toyota Matrix towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2013 Toyota Matrix Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
L1,500 lbs1.8L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual132 HP / 128 ft/lbs
S1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
S1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 4 Spd Auto158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
  • a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
  • a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
  • a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.

2012 Toyota Matrix Towing Capacity Data

The 2012 Toyota Matrix towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2012 Toyota Matrix Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
L1,500 lbs1.8L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual132 HP / 128 ft/lbs
S1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
S1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 4 Spd Auto158 HP / 162 ft/lbs

2011 Toyota Matrix Towing Capacity Data

The 2011 Toyota Matrix towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2011 Toyota Matrix Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
1,500 lbs1.8L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual132 HP / 128 ft/lbs
S1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
S1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 4 Spd Auto158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
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2010 Toyota Matrix Towing Capacity Data

The 2010 Toyota Matrix towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2010 Toyota Matrix Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
1,500 lbs1.8L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual132 HP / 128 ft/lbs
S1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
S1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 4 Spd Auto158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
XRS1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual158 HP / 162 ft/lbs

2009 Toyota Matrix Towing Capacity Data

The 2009 Toyota Matrix towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2009 Toyota Matrix Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
1,500 lbs1.8L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual132 HP / 128 ft/lbs
S1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
S1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 4 Spd Auto158 HP / 162 ft/lbs
XRS1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Manual158 HP / 162 ft/lbs

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