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Car make Toyota
Car model Matrix
Car year 2003
VIN number 2T1LR32EX3C011613
Short VIN check to junk 2T1LR32EX3C
Level of trim XR 4WD
Fabricated in CANADA
Production sequence number 179603
Body HATCHBACK 4-DR
Type of engine 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission 4-Speed Automatic
Short shifter transmission 4A
Powertrain 4WD
Fuel consumption-city 26 miles/gallon
Fuel consumption-highway 31 miles/gallon
Production Seq. Number 179603
Transmission-short 4A
Tank 11.90 gallon
Trim Level XR 4WD
Manufactured in CANADA
Body Style HATCHBACK 4-DR
Engine Type 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic
Driveline 4WD
Fuel Economy-city 26 miles/gallon
Fuel Economy-highway 31 miles/gallon