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HYUNDAI MATRIX Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 3,401 HYUNDAI MATRIXs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 17,659 in 2014 Q3 — only 19% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 14,258 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 706 a year (20.7% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2029 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (3,401).
Rarer than 23% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 706 a year (20.7% of survivors). At that pace roughly 1,063 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2029.
About the MATRIX
The Hyundai Lavita is a multi purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai, from 2001 to 2010. It was also marketed as the Hyundai Matrix in Europe and Southeast Asia, and as the Hyundai Elantra LaVita in Australia. It was mechanically related to the Hyundai Elantra (XD) and was designed by the Italian company Pininfarina. Sales commenced in August 2001, and continued until the end of 2010, when it was replaced by the ix20.
HYUNDAI MATRIX — questions & answers
How many HYUNDAI MATRIX are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 3,401 HYUNDAI MATRIX were still registered in the UK — 2,274 licensed and on the road, plus 1,127 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the HYUNDAI MATRIX rare?
The HYUNDAI MATRIX is uncommon, with 3,401 still about, making it rarer than 23% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the HYUNDAI MATRIX increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of HYUNDAI MATRIX on UK roads fell by 555 (14.0%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 1,063 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most HYUNDAI MATRIX use?
Most HYUNDAI MATRIX run on petrol — about 91% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the HYUNDAI MATRIX peak?
The HYUNDAI MATRIX peaked at 17,659 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.