[stewacide]

I'm pretty sure this is taller than the Matrix - it's meant to compete with the Ford Focus C-MAX, VW (Golf-based) Touran, Opel (Astra-based) Zafira, etc. in Europe

 

[stewacide]

I agree this is "actively hideous" (not just the usual Toyota boringly ugly). Some of the cars in this class are starting to look pretty nice (e.g. the new Ford/Mazda twins).