Hyundai Matrix 1.6 Atlantic Automatic

Have had my Matrix 1.6 Auto for 8 years and minimal problems so far although have done only 35000 miles. Very comfortable for a 5ft older lady, good driving position and rear visibility pretty good. Loads of legroom all round for much taller people and the boot capacity good. I like the low sill for loading up, saving me heaving items 'up and over'.

Not the most exciting of vehicles to drive, and I have had and/or driven many but, no nasty surprises either and, the long warranty is a plus. Have just changed rear tyres for first time. Performance not bad but quite a bit of wind noise on motorways/at speed. Quite a well thought out but unexciting trim inside but, on the plus side, a fair bit of interior storage with 'flip down' tables rear of front seats. A good family car. The manual version would probably be a better drive for keen drivers, however back problems preclude this for me. I would have liked front fog lights and possibly a sunroof included. However at the price I paid new I didn't expect these. Overall quite happy with the car. I am looking to change my car but cannot find anything as good for a similar price.

I think a more appropriate name for the Matrix is a Tardis. It looks compact and odd on the outside but is fantastically proportioned and surprisingly eyecatching on the inside. I've only just got mine but so far I'm sooooo impressed I can't praise it enough. Perfect as a family car but equally as good for the school run !!! And .... (yes there is more) they are a brilliant buy if purchased second hand...