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Chevrolet Matiz Hatchback (2005-2009) boot space, practicality and safety

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Practicality rating: 3 out of 53.0

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

The Matiz was awarded one of the lowest Euro NCAP scores of recent years – three stars with one struck through. A struck-through star means there is a risk of serious injury. All models have driver and passenger airbags, five three-point seatbelts, ABS and Isofix child seat mountings – the range-topping SX adds side airbags.

This is the Matiz’s big selling point and although it offers nothing radically different to what’s currently on sale, it’s still remarkably well packaged. The most is made of the interior space, it’s roomier than its compact proportions suggest. Bootspace is good for the size and large enough for a couple of medium suitcases plus the seats split 60:40 and fold flat for extra space.

The tall shape lends itself well to carrying large and bulky items while family-friendly touches – such as an underseat storage tray and large door pockets add to practicality. SE and SX models have seatback pockets and the SX also adds a sunglasses holder.

Euro NCAP rating

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Adult Occupant: 2 out of 5
Child Occupant: 3 out of 5
Vulnerable Road User: 2 out of 5

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (11)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Folding rear seats
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Space saver spare wheel
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Flair Standard Equipment (3)
  • Manual sunroof
  • Parking sensors
  • Steel wheels
Flair Optional Equipment (7)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Central locking
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Remote locking
S Standard Equipment (3)
  • Central locking
  • Remote locking
  • Steel wheels
S Optional Equipment
  • n/a
SE Standard Equipment (6)
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Remote locking
  • Steel wheels
SE Optional Equipment
  • n/a
SE+ Standard Equipment (8)
  • Air conditioning
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Remote locking
  • Steel wheels
SE+ Optional Equipment
  • n/a
SX Standard Equipment (9)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
SX Optional Equipment
  • n/a

Dimensions

Length 3495mm
Width 1495mm
Height 1500mm
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