The Matrix has 2 motors, the larger of which is shared with Camry 4 Cylinder and the xB. However, the Matrix and the Camry mate it to a 5 speed automatic, while the xB uses a 4 speed automatic. So the Matrix should be a bit quicker to accelerate, and a little better on gas.

 

its funny you should mention the xb, my brother has one as his daily driver and he has a particular heavy foot so he saves no gas haha. i went to honda today to get a brochure and i saw a honda fit going for 19k!? and is aw that it was a market adjustment, what does that mean? they put over 2k+ over the pricer, for that price i could go for a much bigger and faster car i might look over the mini cooper but when i was building it online the options were ridiculous, they actually charge you for a armrest

 

oh and i checked out the new matrix, the photos look alot better than in real life but it definitely has bigger room than a fit. tomorrow im going to check out the mazda 3 it looks better optionwise also it has all disc brakes not like the yaris and fit rear drum brakes

 

what do you guys think of the suzuki sx4 sedan?

 

A major shortcoming is that it doesn't offer the AWD that the SX4 Hatchback/wagon does. Other than that, though it is small on the outside, it's a lot of car for a little money, and fairly well-built. Dealers are relatively few and far between, though....but they offer an excellent warranty.

 

New or used Mazda 3 hatch or sedan gets my vote.