Hyundai Lavita

For the compact car by Toyota, see Toyota Matrix.

Hyundai Lavita

Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Also called	Hyundai Matrix Hyundai Matrix space Hyundai Elantra Lavita (Australia) Inokom Matrix
Production	2001—2010
Assembly	Ulsan, South Korea İzmit, Turkey (Hyundai Assan) Kulim, Malaysia
Predecessor	Hyundai Santamo
Successor	Hyundai ix20
Body style	5-door mini MPV
Engine	1.6L Beta I4 petrol 1.8L Beta I4 petrol 1.5L U-Line CRDI I3 diesel 1.5L U-Line CRDI I4 diesel
Wheelbase	2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length	4,025 mm (158.5 in)
Width	1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height	1,685 mm (66.3 in)
Related	Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Tiburon Kia Spectra Kia Sportage
Designer	Pininfarina

The Hyundai Lavita (as it is known in South Korea, Japan and Taiwan), also sold as the Hyundai Matrix in Europe and Southeast Asia, and as the Hyundai Elantra Lavita in Australia, is an MPV sold by the Hyundai Motor Company, and was mechanically related to the Mitsubishi RVR. The vehicle was designed by the Italian car designer company Pininfarina. Hyundai state it is a MPV based on the tall roofline.^{[citation needed]}

The Lavita is a five-seater hatchback and is available in 1.5, 1.6 and 1.8-litre petrol engines. The 1.8 has a top speed of 114 mph (183 km/h) and a 0-60 mph time of 11.3 seconds. In Europe there are versions also available with turbo diesel engines.

In Malaysia, the Lavita is locally assembled as the Inokom Matrix, which is available in both 1.6L & 1.8L petrol engine options.

2009 Hyundai Matrix, featuring the redesigned front fascia.

For 2008, Hyundai unveiled a facelifted version of the Lavita at the Geneva Motor Show in March, 2008. It has undergone major changes to the front fascia, similar in style to the i30. New wheels are also part of the slew of changes. The C-pillar window kink has been eliminated. Minor changes have also been made to the interior.

External links

• Hyundai Matrix (UK)
• Inokom Matrix (Malaysia)