20 Toyotas That Accidentally Became Cool (Yes, Even the Minivans)

13. Toyota Matrix XRS

The Toyota Matrix XRS hides a wild side beneath its practical wagon appearance. Equipped with the high-revving 2ZZ-GE engine—shared with the Celica GTS—it transforms into a hot hatch in disguise.
Enthusiasts love its eager performance, manual gearbox, and unexpected agility. The XRS proves that sometimes, the coolest Toyotas are the ones you’d least expect to be thrilling behind the wheel.
See what makes the Matrix XRS so fun.