Matrix AWD system to 2003 corolla LE swap

[Drew25]

Is it possible to take the AWD, rear suspension, axles, brakes etc from a 2003 toyota matrix and transplant them to a 2003 toyota corolla to make it AWD? Toyota lists it as a variant of the corolla in their sales figures and it bears obvious similarity. Has anyone done this or am I the first to think of it?

 

[shawn86]

That sounds awesome! I wonder if it would be compatible. Have you researched anywhere else?

 

[FinalGear]

Is it possible to take the AWD, rear suspension, axles, brakes etc from a 2003 toyota matrix and transplant them to a 2003 toyota corolla to make it AWD? Toyota lists it as a variant of the corolla in their sales figures and it bears obvious similarity. Has anyone done this or am I the first to think of it?

There already have been multiple attempts on this venture in the past. I have never seen or hear anyone completed this task. It's less headache and cheaper (just pick up a 2014 Toyota Matrix).