March 21, 2012 3:36 PM | By Jeremy Sinek for MSN Autos
10 best affordable family cars

Toyota Matrix | $16,795



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Compact SUVs are big business in Canada, but you'll have a hard time finding one with all-wheel drive for under $25K — and really, what's the point of an SUV without AWD? Allow us instead to suggest the Matrix. This compact-on-the-outside, roomy-on-the-inside utility vehicle with practical and versatile cargo-carrying capability starts at $16,795 for a bare-bones FWD 1.8-litre with a five-speed manual gearbox (automatic is available).

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