Yeah I definitely realized that when i looked at the Matrix in person. I decided that i'm just going to make a light bar out of one of my left over Thule load bars and mount that to the Matrix. Or something similar... not sure. Will have to see how it works out once i put it together.
Another option im considering is not using the grill hoop and just mounting the lights directly to the Matrix... but, I was also thinking about using the hoop to make a hi-lift mount as well. Decisions decisions!