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Car make Toyota
Car model Matrix
Car year 2003
VIN number 2T1KR38E33C124242
Short VIN check to junk 2T1KR38E33C
Level of trim 2WD
Fabricated in CANADA
Production sequence number 175135
Body HATCHBACK 4-DR
Type of engine 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission 4-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Manual
Short shifter transmission 4A | 5M
Powertrain FWD
Anti-lock braking Non-ABS | 4-Wheel ABS
Fuel consumption-city 28 - 29 miles/gallon
Fuel consumption-highway 33 - 36 miles/gallon
Trim Level 2WD
Transmission-short 4A | 5M
Fuel Economy-city 28 - 29 miles/gallon
Production Seq. Number 175135
Driveline FWD
Anti-Brake System Non-ABS | 4-Wheel ABS
Engine Type 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Manual
Tank 13.20 gallon
Fuel Economy-highway 33 - 36 miles/gallon
Manufactured in CANADA
Body Style HATCHBACK 4-DR