Geneva Show: 2009 Hyundai Matrix Facelift

The premiere of the facelifted 2009 Hyundai Matrix –not to be confused with the US market Toyota Matrix, went relatively unnoticed at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show. For the 2009 MY, Hyundai’s proposition in the compact MPV segment has been refreshed in terms of exterior design while the interior has been enhanced with new upholstery.

In particular, the 2009 Matrix features a completely redesigned front end with changes including a new front bumper with sculpted air dam and fog lamp surrounds, a new radiator grille and enlarged wraparound dual light headlight clusters. The bonnet and front wings have also been redesigned. (Image edited by Carscoop) –Continued after the jump

Changes to the rear styling are minimal and they consist of the redesigned rear bumper that houses new style fog lamps. There have also been changes in terms of colour choice with five among the total nine colors been replaced with new.

A choice of three engines remains available. These are the 1.6 103PS, 1.8 123PS, both petrol and the 1.5 CRDi diesel engine delivering 110PS. All three engines are available with a 5-speed manual transmission, while both petrol engines can be matched with a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Geneva Preview: Hyundai HED-5 Minivan Concept, Plus Redesigned Matrix

Hyundai will take the wraps off a six-seater MPV concept dubbed HED-5 at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in early March. The HED-5, which could very well base a production version of an i30 MPV (Elantra Touring in the States), promises to combine a new level of versatility with exceptional fuel economy. The concept MPV’s materials and construction techniques have been developed in co-operation with innovation partners such as Recaro, Bayer and LG.

Alongside the HED-5, Hyundai will also reveal the facelifted 2008 Matrix mini MPV featuring exterior and interior styling changes along with a new eco-friendly range of its current model line-up dubbed Eco-Dynamic. The latter will feature inexpensive systems such as aerodynamic bodykit, lower rolling resistance tires and different gear ratios to reduce CO2 emissions (up to 29%) and fuel consumption. –One more pic after the jump